Fall 2019 Hometown Messenger

Upcoming Crime Prevention Events For more information, contact the Crime Prevention Office at 952-233-9441 or visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/crimeprevention

Be cool on your way back to school As students head back to school this fall, the Shakopee Police Department and National Safety Council remind everyone to practice these safety tips: PEDESTRIANS & BICYCLISTS • Cross streets at crosswalks or • Look left-right-left before crossing any street. • Make eye contact with drivers before crossing. • Stand at least six feet behind the curb when waiting to board a bus. • Learn how to use the flashing light crosswalks on 17th Avenue. DRIVERS • Stop for pedestrians in crosswalk. Never pass a car waiting for pedestrians. • Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn. • Slow down for • Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you’re on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children. • If a bus' yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop. • Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods where kids may be waiting at bus stops. EVERYONE • Be alert and dump distractions. Whether you're walking, biking or driving, put down the phone and pay attention. intersections. Do not cross in the middle of a street. school zones. Use extra caution when in the vicinity of a school.

SAFE AND SOBER Shakopee Police teams up with

SEPTEMBER

Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc. and two local taxi companies to offer free rides from local bars during some of the most popular drinking nights of the year. Vouchers will be available on the police department’s website and Facebook/ Twitter. When: 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: Coupons available at www. ShakopeeMN.gov/crimeprevention Cost: FREE WINTER COAT DRIVE Bring your gently used or new coat to the Police Department between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Coats will be donated to families in need during our Shop with a Cop event in December. The donation box is located in the department lobby and accessible Monday through Friday. When: Nov. 4-Dec. 6 Where: Police Department, 475 Gorman St. SAFE AND SOBER Shakopee Police teams up with Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc. and two local taxi companies to offer free rides from local bars during some of the most popular drinking nights of the year. Vouchers will be available on the police department’s website and Facebook/ Twitter. When: 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 Where: Coupons available at www. ShakopeeMN.gov/crimeprevention Cost: FREE NOVEMBER

TWEET-A-LONG Community members are invited to follow along on a “virtual ride-along” via Twitter, as the Shakopee crime prevention specialist rides with an officer and tweets out calls. When: 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, Sept. 7 Where: www.twitter.com/ShakopeePD LUNCH AND LEARNWITH THE POLICE This is an opportunity for seniors (55+) to learn more about the Shakopee Police Department and law enforcement. Lunch is provided by Farmers Insurance/Tim Whitcomb of Shakopee. When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Where: Community Center, Community Room, 1255 Fuller St. Cost: FREE; Registration required. RSVP Join Shred Right and the Shakopee Police Department for a shred event to discard personal files. Bring up two grocery bags or banker file boxes. When: 10 a.m.-Noon Saturday, Sept. 21 Where: Police Department Parking Lot, 475 Gorman St. Cost: FREE COFFEE WITH A COP Community members are invited to share a cup of java with a police officer and ask questions in an informal setting. Scott County Sheriff's Office will also attend. When: 8-10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 Where: Caribou Coffee, 1361 Heather St. Cost: FREE OCTOBER with Carla at 952-233-9516 PERSONAL DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT

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