Shakopee Police Department 2024 Annual Report

COMMUNITY POLICING

By Stephanie Janke, Crime Prevention Specialist

Community policing lies at the heart of what defines an exceptional police department. Our mission is to deliver services with integrity and professionalism, safeguard residents through law enforcement, and collaborate with our community to improve the quality of life in Shakopee. The Shakopee Police Department recognizes that effective community engagement is most successful when it is consistent, genuine, and purposeful. Our initiatives in community engagement aim to foster trust, enhance communication, and support our objective of being a community-focused police department. We take immense pride in how our team engaged with residents in 2024 and look forward to more opportunities to connect with our community members in 2025!

JANUARY January 29–February 9 | Diaper Drive In honor of the late Janna Wood— the department’s former Crime Prevention Specialist—Shakopee Police hosted its 8th Annual Diaper Drive. All diapers were given to Shakopee Community Assistance to help families in need.

FEBRUARY

February 17 | Polar Plunge Shakopee PD raised $4,663 and several officers and support staff jumped into the icy waters of Prior Lake to show support for the Special Olympics.

MARCH

March 16 | Al’s Irish Charity Run The 5th annual charity run hosted by CurbSide Landscape & Irrigation raised over $26,000 for our Recovery Assistance Program. This was such a fun event that will allow us to help so many more in their recovery path through drug/alcohol treatment. March 23 | Egg Hunt & Candy Grab Officers helped at the Annual Egg Hunt & Candy Grab hosted by the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department.

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