Summer 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

Where: Community Center, Community Room, 1255 Fuller St. Cost: FREE; Registration required. RSVP with Carla at 952-233-9516 SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN The department is hosting its 16th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. Runners, bicyclists and rollerbladers welcome. When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 19 Where: Police Department, 475 Gorman St. Cost: $20. Register in person day of race beginning at 8:30 a.m. (includes T-shirt) 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, July 16 Where: Community Center, Community Room, 1255 Fuller St. Cost: FREE; Registration required. RSVP with Carla at 952-233-9516 NIGHT TO UNITE Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their outside lights, and spend the evening with the neighbors. Many neighborhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the Police, Fire and Public Works departments. When: 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Cost: Free; Registration required for city visitors (police, fire, etc…) AUGUST JULY

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WHEELIES FAMILY BIKE EVENT Shakopee Police Department is joining Shakopee Community Education and Shakopee Parks and Recreation for this annual event. Police officers will discuss bike safety, host our annual bike silent auction and help distribute free helmets courtesy of Allina Health. When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 30 Where: Huber Park, 150 Fillmore St. N. Cost: FREE NIGHT TO UNITE REGISTRATION OPENS Registration opens online for the annual Night to Unite celebration Aug. 7. When: Monday, June 3 Where: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ nighttounite Cost: FREE BARK IN THE PARK This new event encourages dog walkers countywide to serve as extra “eyes and ears” for law enforcement in ongoing crime prevention efforts. There will be local vendors, rescue organizations, giveaways, prizes and a K9 demonstration. When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 Where: Dog Park at Southbridge Community Park, 7101 Southbridge Parkway Cost: FREE 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, June 18 JUNE

Put down your phone! Beginning in August, a new Minnesota state law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone while behind the wheel. Drivers cannot hold the phone in their hand, unless it’s to obtain emergency assistance. A driver can use his or her cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single-touch activation without holding the phone. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety shares these tips for how to go hands-free : 1. Don’t use your phone when you drive. Put your phone in the glove compartment, trunk or backseat or turn on a do-not-disturb app. 2. Use a single earphone that has the microphone. Using earphones in both ears at the same time is illegal in Minnesota. 3. Pair your phone to your current car or truck. 4. Buy an auxiliary cable and connect your phone’s earphone jack to your car’s AUX jack. 5. Buy a holder to clip your phone to the dash. You can use it in a voice- activated or single-touch mode. 6. Buy a Bluetooth speaker or earphone to pair with your phone. ​

Learn more about Minnesota's Hands-Free law at dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/hands-free

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