Shakopee Police Department 2025 Annual Report

POLICE CHAPLAINS

By Sergeant Josh Davis

The Shakopee Police Department is proud to introduce our volunteer police chaplains, a dedicated group of individuals who serve as a vital source of compassion, support, and care for both our community members and our officers. Chaplains play an important role in public safety by providing a calm, supportive presence during some of life’s most difficult and emotional moments. Our chaplains respond alongside officers when requested, offering a listening ear, emotional support, and spiritual care to individuals and families experiencing crisis, trauma, loss, or significant stress. Their role is to meet people where they are with empathy, respect, and understanding regardless of background, beliefs, or circumstances. In addition to serving the community, police chaplains also provide confidential support to our officers and department staff. Policing can be a demanding and emotionally challenging profession, and chaplains help promote officer wellness by being available to listen, encourage, and support those who serve our city every day.

We are incredibly grateful for our volunteer chaplains and their willingness to serve. Their commitment, compassion, and care strengthen our department and enhance the services we provide to the Shakopee community. We thank them for the meaningful role they play in supporting both public safety and community well-being.

Sgt. Davis, left, welcomes our volunteer Police Chaplains.

SHAKOPEE CRIME PREVENTION, INC.

By Stephanie Janke, Crime Prevention Specialist

Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc. (SCPI) is a non-profit, tax exempt organization supported by community members, local businesses, and civic groups. SCPI’s mission is to provide financial resources that support the Shakopee Police Department’s efforts to prevent, deter, and reduce crime while strengthening community partnerships. SCPI is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to enhancing public safety and community engagement. Through SCPI support, the Shakopee Police Department delivers impactful programs including Night to Unite, Shop with a Cop, Sober Ride Home, Community Academy, Coffee with a Cop, and Crime Free Multi-Housing. For more information about SCPI or to learn how to support its mission, please contact Crime Prevention Specialist Stephanie Janke at sjanke@ShakopeeMN.gov .

Members of Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc.

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