Winter 2019-20 Hometown Messenger

PUBLIC SAFETY CORNER 2018 has brought several new faces to the Shakopee Police Department. As the community grows, the department has added new positions and filled multiple vacancies, which allows for a level of service the city has come to expect. These seven individuals exemplify what the Shakopee Police Department looks for in officers and support staff. Joe Alessi started working as the code compliance specialist on May 29, 2018. Prior to Joe joining the department, he worked in the insurance business and joins the department from AAA Auto Club where he was a regional underwriter/risk manager. In his free time, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and dog, reading history books, cooking and playing hockey. Tammy Amundson joined the police department on Jan. 8, 2018 as the police receptionist. Tammy previously worked at Kinect Energy in Plymouth. She comes to the department with over 20 years of customer service. Tammy and her husband Jacob have two children and reside in Shakopee. In her free time, Tammy enjoys going to northern Minnesota, fish- ing and watching her son play football. Nicole Clifton started working as the crime prevention specialist on Jul. 9, 2018. Nicole graduated from Winona State University with a degree in criminal justice. Before joining us, Nicole worked at the Apple Valley Police Department as a records technician for two years. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her two pets, a brown Labrador and a cat. She also enjoys weight lifting and spending time at the family cabin. Dustin Filan joined the department on Sept. 4, 2018 as a patrol officer. He graduated from Normandale Community College with a dual degree in criminal justice and liberal educa- tion. Dustin previously worked as a community service officer for the Fridley and Lakeville Police Departments. Prior to that, he was in the Marine Corps for five years. In his spare time, Dustin enjoys fishing and hunting, playing video games as well as spending time with his wife and dog. McKenzie Lampman joined the department on Oct.11, 2018. She graduated from Minne- sota State University Mankato and served two and half years as a reserve officer in the City of Red Wing. McKenzie has competitively danced since she was young and is currently a dance instructor. She enjoys being outside with her family boating, fishing, hunting and camping. She also enjoys traveling and watching sports. Patrick O’Keefe joined the department on Sept. 4, 2018 as a patrol officer. He is a native of Bloomington, MN and went to St. Cloud University and Alexandria Technical College. Before joining the department, Patrick lived in Washington State and worked as a correc- tional officer and a police officer. Patrick enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors hunting and fishing. Vadim Romanets joined the department as a patrol officer on Aug. 20, 2018. Vadim comes to us from the Scott County Sheriff ’s Office where he was a deputy for two years. Prior to Vadim starting a career in law enforcement, he worked in construction management for 14 years. In his free time, Vadim likes to spend time outdoors with his family. They like to fish, bike and go on long walks. Vadim also enjoys reading and watching movies. Congratulations to the newest officers and staff of the Shakopee Police Department. Please join us in welcoming them to the community.

Joe Alessi, Code Enforcement Officer

Tammy Amundson, Police Receptionist

Nicole Clifton, Crime Prevention Specialist

Dustin Filan, Police Officer

McKenzie Lampman, Police Officer

Patrick O'Keefe, Police Officer

Vadim Romanets, Police Officer

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