Winter 2020-21 Hometown Messenger

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This fall, the International Association of Chiefs of Police selected the Shakopee Police Department as the recipient of its 2020 IACP Leadership Award for midsize agencies. Shakopee Police Department honored with international award for community policing Leading by example

The department was recognized for its initiative, innovation and excellence in law enforcement practices. This is the second time in five years the department has earned this prestigious award. “We are honored to be recognized among much larger agencies for the work our officers do on a daily basis,” said Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate. “Community policing is not just a program here but an integral part of our culture.

"Community policing is not just a program here but an integral part of our culture. There is nothing we value more than our relationships with this community." Jeff Tate Police Chief

and Lock It Shakopee campaign to reduce thefts and burglaries. The award also highlights the department’s numerous community outreach initiatives that go beyond traditional police programs (Night to Unite, Coffee with a Cop, etc.) and engage the community in caring The department also received the IACP Community Policing Award in 2015 and the IACP’s Leadership in Victim Services Award in 2018.

for its neighbors. These programs include diaper drives, winter coat drives, Loaves and Fishes meal service, blood drives and more. In 2019, 86 percent of department staff volunteered in the community. “We take great pride in working in partnership with the Shakopee community to address our residents and businesses’ needs,”Tate said. “Our officers have built tremendous social capital among our community, and every time we have an event, this community shows up and supports the cause.”

There is nothing we value more than our relationships with this community, and it’s great to have our efforts recognized at such a high level.” The Shakopee Police Department was

recognized for its strong partnerships with the community in addressing some its most pressing crimes. These partnerships include the department’s award-winning gift card ordinance to reduce fraud, Sober Ride Home initiative to curb impaired driving

Winter parking restrictions in effect until March 31

Winter parking restrictions are in effect from Nov. 1 to March 31. During these months, no parking is allowed on any city street from 2 to 6 a.m. except for the area north of 10th Avenue and west of Marschall Road where odd/even parking rules apply. After a snowfall of two or more inches, parking restrictions are effective 24 hours a day until the snow has been plowed curb to curb. No parking is permitted on snow routes during a snow emergency. More info: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/parking .

DRIVE-IN COFFEE WITH A COP In honor of National Coffee with a Cop Oct. 7, the Police Department hosted a drive-in event where attendees had a cup of coffee and donut, had their child safety seat inspected and spoke with Public Works mechanics about prepping their vehicle for winter.

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