Shakopee Police Department 2021 Annual Report

Shakopee Police Department 2021 Annual Report

INTEGRITY. PROFESSIONALISM. COMMUNITY POLICING. The Shakopee Police Department strives to serve and protect our citizens by partnering with residents, businesses and local organizations to build a stronger, safer community for all.

2021 ANNUAL REPORT | POLICE DEPARTMENT | SHAKOPEE, MN

Police Department on Social Media 8,109 Twitter Followers 14,252 Facebook Likes As of December 21, 2021

Message from the Chief . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About the Department. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New Faces in 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Crime Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Patrol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Investigations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tribal Liaison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Proactive Policing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Drug Task Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SWAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Records Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Code Enforcement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Victim and Community Services. . . 15 In the Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16–17 Community Policing . . . . . . . . . 18–19 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTACT US POLICE CHIEF Jeff Tate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jtate@ShakopeeMN.gov FREQUENT CONTACTS Capt Chris Dellwo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cdellwo@ShakopeeMN.gov Capt Jason Arras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jarras@ShakopeeMN.gov Barbara Hedstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bhedstrom@ShakopeeMN.gov Nicole Clifton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nclifton@ShakopeeMN.gov POLICE DEPARTMENT 475 Gorman St , Shakopee, MN 55379 Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-233-9400 TTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-233-9491 Fax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 952-233-3811 Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . police@ShakopeeMN.gov Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ShakopeeMN.gov/police

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Message from the Chief Dear Residents, Thank you for taking the time to read our 2021 annual report It does mean a lot to us, and I am confident you will find it informative and useful We consistently struggle to get real facts in the hands of folks who have questions, and it can be extremely frustrating to read so much misinformation on social media So let me start with some good news about Shakopee and your safety: 2021 was the third lowest crime rate year we’ve recorded in more than 30 years! We are very proud of the work we’ve done and want people to know that Shakopee is a safe community We continue to hire and promote wonderful people in this organization It has become increasingly difficult to recruit and retain police officers no matter where you are, but we are fortunate to be in a position many cities are envious of—fully staffed We know that hiring the best and brightest is the single most important thing we do to ensure a successful future for the department We can’t make the impact we want to unless we have the best people in those squad cars and offices I’m so proud of this department! Community policing remains the philosophical basis for every decision we make I was so glad to see the levels of community participation in events like Night to Unite and our Picnic with Police Getting back to in-person events like Coffee with a Cop and Shop with a Cop meant a lot to us and continue to enhance our partnerships with the community Rest assured we will continue to have frequent events in the community in 2022 I truly want to encourage all of you to get to know our staff When you see them, either at an event or in the community, stop and introduce yourself We love to talk to folks in Shakopee and answer any questions you may have so please, swing into one of our events or just simply stop and talk to one of our officers when you can I want to once again thank each and every one of you who have reached out to talk, bring food, or share a nice thought about an officer with me Your letters, gestures, and emails mean the world to us and are a great reminder of what a great community we have here in Shakopee I don’t think a single week went by in 2021 during which I didn’t receive nice feedback from the community, and please know we will never take that for granted We will continue to work hard not to just meet but exceed your expectations of us! Thank you for taking the time to read our annual report and please, never hesitate to reach out and contact us if we can ever be of help

“Community policing remains the philosophical basis for every decision we make. I was so glad to see the levels of community participation in events like Night to Unite and our Picnic with Police. Getting back to in-person events like Coffee with a Cop and Shop with a Cop meant a lot to us and continue to enhance our partnerships with the community.”

Jeff Tate Police Chief

Sincerely, Jeff Tate Shakopee Police Chief

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About the Department The following pages consist of annual statistics, activities, crime reports and other initiatives from January 1–December 31, 2021 As of December 31, 2021 Sworn Officers 50 Civilian Staff 13

1 Police Chief 2 Captains 9 Sergeants 3 Investigators 1 Tribal Liaison

2 Proactive Policing Unit Officers 1 Records Supervisor 2 Records Specialists 2 Records Technicians 1 Administrative Assistant

1 Community Service Officer 1 Evidence Technician 1 Victim & Community Services Coordinator

4 School Resource Officers

1 Investigative Aide

1 Code Compliance Specialist

1 Receptionist

1 Drug Task Force Agent

1 Crime Prevention Specialist

FLEET As of December 31, 2021

Unmarked Squad (2)

SWAT Truck/ Trailer (1)

Investigation Vehicles (5)

Admin. Vehicles (4)

Marked Squad (14)

Marked CSO Unit (1)

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5

10

15

20

25

30

$9,546,000 Department’s 2021 budget (excluding revenues) 2021 BUDGET

31.96% Portion of city’s general fund budget dedicated to police services

$21.68 How much an average household pays in taxes per month for police services

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New Faces in 2021 Taylor Stockmann Patrol Officer

Officer Taylor Stockmann graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in Law Enforcement She worked as a security guard at Hutchinson Health prior to being hired with Shakopee

Caitlin Schumacher Patrol Officer Officer Caitlin Schumacher was previously a records specialist with Savage Police Department for five years before becoming a Minnesota peace officer

Yesenia Soto Patrol Officer Officer Yesenia Soto comes to us from the Metropolitan Transit PD, where she was a police officer Grant Quasabart Patrol Officer Officer Grant Quasabart comes to us from the South Lake Minnetonka PD, where he was a community service officer

Recognition For the past five years, Sgt Angela Trutnau worked as the Administrative Sergeant During her tenure, she’s taken on many vital tasks to make sure the department operated smoothly She took on two major projects in which her contributions were instrumental to their success The first was the implementation of body-worn cameras The second notable project was an update to our department policy and procedure manual Thank you for your hard work and dedication to this position and department, Sgt Trutnau

The police department regularly receives letters, emails and small gifts of appreciation from Shakopee community members

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2021 Crime Statistics

Shakopee Crime Rate (per 100,000 people)

14.14%

14%

12%

10%

9.82%

PART I CRIMES The FBI classifies the following crimes as Part I

8.82%

8%

7.47%

2020 2021

6%

900

5.91%

870

840

817

4%

810

780

761

750

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

720

690

660

630

600

2021 TOP 10 CALLS FOR SERVICE 1 Highway 169 Bypass (1,579) 2 Shakopee Police Department (630) 3 Walmart (333) 4 Muddy Cow/Baymont (232) 5 Addison Apartments (209) 6 Target (196) 7 Canterbury Park (185) 8 Travelodge (181) 9 St Francis Regional Medical Center (174) 10 Sarazin Flats (161)

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90

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69

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57

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52

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Rape Robbery Assault Burglary Larceny Auto Theft Arson Commercial Sex Acts

Murder

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2020 vs. 2021 COMPARISON

2020

2021

Calls for Service

22,137 22,591

Non-Warrant Arrests

991 215

1,220

Warrant Arrests (not included above)

354

TOP 3 CRIMES COMPARISON

2020

2021

Larceny

761 321 280

817 310 266

Vandalism

Fraud

PART II CRIMES The FBI classifies the following crimes as Part II

2020 2021

46 46

Disorderly Conduct

14

Liquor Law

16

148

DUI

201

5 3 Family O ense

10

Gambling

7

180

Narcotics

208

22

Sex O enses

10

6

Prostitution

1

19

Weapons

16

321

Vandalism

310

38

Stolen Property

52

12

Embezzlement

8

280

Fraud

266

66

Forgery

39

112

Assaults (other)

128

218

Other

198

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Patrol The patrol division is the pulse of the Shakopee Police Department Many community members only ever have contact with a patrol officer, whether it is to report an incident, at a community event or being stopped for a traffic violation The uniformed officer is the face of the entire department Our patrol officers interact with community members when they respond to calls for service, take reports on incidents that have occurred, patrol neighborhoods, enforce traffic laws and engage at community events Our patrol officers also conduct criminal investigations by interviewing victims and suspects, review third party surveillance, collect evidence, track stolen property, and utilize multiple databases for information In 2021, we responded to 22,591 incidents reported The patrol division is comprised of 27 patrol officers, seven sergeants and one captain There are four school resource officers that work in the schools during the school year and work on patrol during the summer There are four different patrol shifts that start and end throughout the day to provide 24/7 patrol coverage for the City of Shakopee During 2021, COVID still played a role in how officers respond to calls, however 2021 was welcomed with more community events for patrol officers and our entire police department to participate in Our patrol officers are very well trained in many areas that include crime scene processing, drug interdiction, DWI detection and enforcement, hostage rescue, fraud investigation, mental health crisis, first aid and CPR They work closely with businesses on shoplifting and credit card fraud, which is often connected to other types of crime Officers also receive de-escalation training on an ongoing basis While some of our training is through outside resources, much is taught with a train the trainer program, making it possible to keep up with new trends

By Sgt. Angela Trutnau

The Shakopee Police Department has 50 sworn police officers, most of whom work in the patrol unit

CITATIONS

2020

2021

Total Citations Issued

2,278 3,690

2,552 3,678

Verbal Warnings Issued

Written Warning Issued

167

121

Child Safety Restraint Citations

5

12 29

Seatbelt Citations

18

Snowbird Citations

431

520

GUN PERMIT AND ORDINANCE CALLS 2020

2021

Gun Permits

759

413

Ordinance Calls

1,792

2,087

TOTAL DWI ARRESTS (ADULT AND JUVENILE)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Arrests

185

174

135

172

171

195

146

151

171

148

201

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Training

By Sgt. Derek Nordtvedt

The dynamic nature of law enforcement requires continual training and education to ensure high quality service from professional service providers The Shakopee Police Department recognizes that its most important asset is its human resource Therefore the Shakopee Police Department is committed to providing training and continuing education for its employees to ensure quality service to the public The Shakopee Police Department conducts officer training through the field training process, roll call training, in-service training, specialized training and advanced training

FIELD TRAINING The field training process is the proving ground for newly hired officers It is a 16-week training program where new recruits must display a demonstrated ability to perform specific job functions The field training process is akin to an apprenticeship and is accomplished in-house ROLL-CALL TRAINING Roll-call training is offered just prior to, or after, an officer’s tour of duty Roll-call training is short in duration, and is a valuable means of keeping officers updated on procedural changes IN-SERVICE TRAINING In-service training is periodic refresher training offered by the department It is usually designed to train specific job functions or re-qualify and re-test specific job skills The Shakopee Police Department relies on in-service training to accomplish Minnesota PO S T Board learning objectives and meet the ongoing education mandates of the PO S T Board In most cases, instructors for in-service training are those trained by the department to a certified “instructor” level SPECIALIZED TRAINING Specialized training is offered to enhance skills, knowledge and abilities beyond the recruit or in-service level of training Specialized training may address supervisory, management or executive development training and it may also include technical job-specific subjects (homicide investigation, crime scene processing, etc ) Specialized training has been offered at all levels of rank within the Shakopee Police Department Specialized training is assigned based on departmental need, availability of budgeted funds and staffing considerations Requests for specialized training are reviewed, and must be unanimously approved by the scheduling sergeant, the sergeant designated as training coordinator and the Services Division Captain ADVANCED TRAINING Advanced training is often held outside of the agency and designed to impart higher level supervisory and management skills to participants Examples of advanced training programs are those provided by the FBI National Academy, the Southern Police Institute and the Northwestern University Traffic Institute Participants for advanced training must receive the

nomination from the chief of police and their nomination is forwarded to the city administrator CONTINUING EDUCATION Continuing Education is offered through the city’s tuition reimbursement program Full time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per calendar year MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING AND DE-ESCALATION TRAINING Law enforcement officers are usually the first people called to help with someone having a mental health crisis We encourage our officers to take a more specialized 40-hour MNCIT course This training provides officers with different techniques for how to talk to people during these mental health crises We send all newly hired Shakopee officers to this 40-hour training Along with the mental health training, all officers are also encouraged to attend a de-escalation training This training teaches different techniques on how to communicate with people and read their reactions with the goal of a nonphysical resolution Officers are taught not only to clearly communicate with the person, but also actively listen When done properly, de-escalation can help calm a situation down without anyone getting hurt Since 2018, MN PO S T Board now requires all police officers to attend 16 hours of crisis response, conflict management and cultural diversity training every three years In July 2021, the MN PO S T Board updated the 16 hours of crisis response/conflict management and cultural diversity training by getting more specific on hours required for certain topics Officers now need to have a minimum of four hours of autism training, minimum of six hours for crisis intervention and mental illness crisis training and any combination of six hours of cultural diversity, crisis response, conflict management and autism The beginning of 2021 started where 2020 left off as far as making it difficult to have in-person trainings We had officers do a lot of online or virtual trainings to keep up on our requirements As 2021 continued, we were able to do more in-person trainings by the end of the year Like everyone else this year, we are continually evaluating month to month on how to keep officers healthy and the need to keep up on our training requirements

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Investigations The Shakopee Police Department’s investigations unit includes one sergeant, three detectives, a tribal liaison detective, investigative assistant, evidence technician and a crime victim coordinator Investigations partners with officers and civilian staff who are assigned to the proactive and community services division The two divisions often work together Detectives are responsible for a caseload assigned by the sergeant As part of their caseloads, they process crime scenes, gather evidence, conduct interviews of victims, witnesses and suspects, and present all evidence to the Scott County Attorney’s Office for prosecution 2021 was the first full year the investigations division utilized the programwe use to analyze cellphones Our investigations assistant analyzed 89 cell phones in 2021 as part of various investigations The nature of criminal cases investigated run the spectrum of property and person crimes that are most often generated at the patrol level Detectives also participate in many inter-jurisdictional criminal justice teams As a team effort, detectives are also called to assist other law enforcement agencies with their investigations

By Sgt. Jamie Pearson

In 2021, the investigations division worked many financial crimes cases including mail theft, unauthorized credit card use, check forgery and identity theft Aside from financial crimes, the investigations unit worked other cases that include assault, criminal sexual conduct, burglary, crimes against family, and much more The investigations unit worked one homicide in 2021 and the case is still in the court process Detectives work diligently to obtain successful prosecution on every case they are assigned Detectives worked 579 cases in 2021, which is slightly higher than 2020 (482) A case to highlight from 2021 that is indicative of the hard work displayed by the investigation’s division is the one reported homicide in July 2021 The suspect in this case was quickly identified and within an hour apprehended without further incident The suspect was successfully charged with 2nd degree murder Investigators spent the following weeks gathering evidence to put this case together for prosecution This case is still pending in the court process

Members of the Shakopee Police Department’s investigations unit

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Tribal Liaison

By Detective Jeff Wyckoff

The Proactive Policing Unit (PPU) provides a unique and proactive approach to criminal activity, public nuisance problems and emerging crime trends within the City of Shakopee The PPU works closely with community members and businesses with the goal of preventing and solving crimes, as well as addressing quality of life concerns within the city This unit is not subject to a patrol style call load, which allows a more targeted and precise response to areas of concern This specialized unit works with all divisions of the Shakopee Police Department, including patrol, the investigations team, the victim & community services coordinator, and the crime prevention specialist In 2021, PPU continued to be comprised of Officer Bengtson and Officer Santos The officers proactively addressed and investigated Shakopee community problems and incidents such as: retail thefts, narcotics complaints, gun violence, robberies, stolen vehicles, warrant arrests, check forgeries, mail thefts and frauds Several of these cases were very involved and took many weeks of investigation to resolve Proactive Policing The Shakopee Police Department and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) have an ongoing partnership that includes a tribal liaison program The tribal liaison position started in 2013 Over the years, the tribal liaison program has built a strong working relationship between the Shakopee Police Department and the SMSC In addition to the close working relationship with the SMSC, the tribal liaison works closely with the tribal liaison from the Prior Lake Police Department, as the community lies within the boundaries of both Shakopee and Prior Lake In 2021 the Shakopee Police Department responded to 319 calls for service to assist the SMSC A large event held annually on SMSC property is the Wacipi (PowWow) In 2020, the Wacipi was held on a smaller scale for community members only due to the COVID-19 pandemic Fortunately, in 2021 the Wacipi was back as a larger event The Wacipi provided the tribal liaison the opportunity to interact with SMSC members, staff and visitors The tribal liaison program has been well received by both the Shakopee Police Department and SMSC members and staff JeffWyckoff has been the tribal liaison since August 2020

The annual Wacipi (PowWow) event held on SMSC property

By Mike Santos, PPU officer

A notable case led by the PPU occurred in June of 2021 The unit was assigned to investigate the assault and robbery of a juvenile A firearm was displayed and used against the juvenile victim during the assault The PPU worked jointly with investigators from multiple agencies including the Burnsville Police Department, Prior Lake Police Department, Faribault Police Department, Dakota County Drug Task Force, Southwest Metro Drug Task Force, Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force and Dakota County Probation to identify the adult suspect and safely apprehend him This investigation required multiple residential, vehicle, and electronic search warrants These warrants were tactically executed so as to ensure the safety and dignity of all those involved The result of these careful operations led to the collection of evidence, the confiscation of hundreds of fentanyl laced pills, the confiscation of firearms, the seizure of the vehicle used during the crime and a forfeiture of cash In 2022, The Proactive Policing Unit continues to adapt, evolve, and focus on aiding the Shakopee Police Department and the Shakopee Community through integrity and innovation

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It is the mission of the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force (SWMDTF) to provide a comprehensive and multi-jurisdictional effort to reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences and to provide effective drug awareness education through the coordination and resource sharing of its participating agencies The SWMDTF includes Scott, Carver and McLeod counties, as well as a small portion of Hennepin County The four main drug threats in our service area are cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana In 2021, the task force recorded a considerable decrease in cocaine, marijuana and heroin seizures 2021 also produced an unanticipated surge in psilocybin mushroom seizures for the SWMDTF and a neighboring task force, which also seized an astounding amount In 2021, methamphetamines surged back onto the scene The Southwest Metro Drug Task Force handled 37 meth-related cases, increasing the total grams seized by 101% compared to 2020 A whopping 15 pounds of meth was recorded in the largest meth seizure of the year when the SWMDTF worked in tandem with the DEA and Elko-New Market Police Drug Task Force

By Agent Michael Penning, SWMDTF

In total the SWMDTF seized an estimated street value of $2,466,707 worth of illegal narcotics in 2021 Estimated values are based on statewide averages provided by the MN BCA Minnesota Fusion Center 2021 The SWMDTF handled 157 cases in total throughout 2021, with Scott County providing 79 of those cases Of the total for Scott County, Shakopee accounted for 48 cases McLeod County followed Scott County with 35 total cases Firearm seizures rose drastically in 2021 compared to 2020 In 2021 the SWMDTF seized 46 firearms compared to 2020, during which 18 were seized It will continue to be the commitment of the SWMDTF beyond this pandemic to educate our communities and curb drug use, violent crimes and property crimes to keep our citizens safe and healthy, especially during troubling times when they need it the most

SWMDTF NARCOTICS SEIZED (IN GRAMS) 2020

2021

Heroin

1,801 21 8,002 94 97,236 5

2 0

Methamphetamines

16,114 8 26,274 1

Marijuana

Cocaine

775 4

509 7

Evidence pictured here includes illegal drugs and weapons seized by police in 2021

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SWAT Tri-City Tactical Team (TCTT) is a multi-jurisdictional

By Sgt. Derek Nordtvedt

Members of the crisis negotiation team also train monthly to develop and practice their skills Officer Schmidt of the Shakopee Police Department is one of six negotiators on the team The Tri City Tactical Team also trains with South Metro Tactical Teams (Richfield, Bloomington, MSP Airport, Burnsville and Eagan police departments) and attends an annual four-day training conference at Camp Ripley Even with the ongoing pandemic, most departments were able to attend this training It was beneficial to learn new techniques and philosophies, along with being able to train in-person again The Tri-City Tactical Team had seven team activations in 2021 In the fall of 2021, the Tri-City Tactical Team was awarded the 2020 Swat Team of the Year Award at the annual SOTA (Special Operations Training Association) Conference This was a major honor for our team

special weapons and tactics (SWAT) unit that responds to critical incidents in Scott and Carver Counties The team is comprised of Scott and Carver Sheriff’s Offices, Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee Police Departments and as well as tactical paramedics from Mdewakanton Fire Department The team has four in command roles, 18 operators, four snipers, five tactical medics, six crisis negotiators and one crime analyst for a total of 38 members In 2021, Shakopee Police Department had six officers assigned as tactical operators and one officer on the crisis negotiation team Sgt Nordtvedt and Officers Englin, Kerr, Goette, Goerish and Penning served on the tactical team, attending monthly training and specialized training for individual assignments Operators specialize in topics such as the ballistic bunker, gas munitions, less lethal munitions, precision long rifle and more All the team operators receive training in specialty areas including hostage rescue tactics, high-risk warrant service, slow and deliberate searching techniques, distraction device/chemical munitions deployment, firearms training and qualifications, wooded area/open field search tactics, breaching/ballistic shield operations, VIP/dignitary protection tactics, tactical scouting and reconnaissance

Shakopee Police Officer participants of the Tri City Tactical Team holding the 2020 SWAT Team of the Year Award

The Tri-City Tactical Team (TCTT) is a multi-jurisdictional special weapons and tactics (SWAT) unit comprised of officers from several Scott County law enforcement agencies

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Records Unit

By Claudia Cassman, Records Supervisor

The records unit is part of the support services division providing assistance to administration, patrol and investigations, as well as serving the public Records staff includes the records supervisor, two records specialists, two records technicians and a receptionist The unit is also assisted by a community service officer, a code compliance specialist, an administrative assistant and an evidence technician The records unit plays an important role in the police department with many of its tasks happening behind the scenes We ensure accurate processing, dissemination and maintenance of police records and entering of information into a nationwide database We forward case submissions Code Enforcement The Shakopee Police Department places a high level of priority on code enforcement The idea behind code enforcement is to gain compliance from property owners in both residential and commercial areas within the community Our goal is to work with complainants and property owners toward voluntary compliance rather than referring the cases to court In 2021, the code compliance specialist was able to balance the need to enforce city ordinances and observing the fact that many citizens were unable to leave their house due to the pandemic Some of the accomplishments in 2021 include: ■ Handled service requests derived from city website portal ■ Removedmore than 500 temporary signs fromaround the city ■ Addressed email complaints sent into general email box at Shakopee Police Department ■ Increased proactive ordinance related activity ■ Reviewed dangerous dogs for compliance with city code ■ Addressed property damage calls associated with graffiti on city property ■ Assisted patrol with civil standby calls and road hazards

to the Scott County Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges, disseminate cases to the Scott County Human Services Department and compile monthly and annual department statistics In 2021, the records unit continued to work on resolving and maintaining over 500 suspense records Records staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service in-person, via phone and email

GUN PERMITS 2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

303

254

251

759

413

By Joe Alessi, Code Compliance Specialist

Along with the code compliance specialist the community service officer assists the patrol unit with parking and other ordinance violations Some of the roles associated with the community service officer include: ■ Addressing parking related calls for service ■ Helping with traffic control ■ Responding to calls for service that do not require a sworn officer ■ Assisting patrol with retrieving evidence or other related matters ■ Lost/Found property reports

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Victim and Community Service

By Barbara Hedstrom, Victim and Community Services Coordinator

Barb Hedstrom, the current coordinator, also remains active in researching, sharing and understanding emerging issues that affect crime victims such as: ■ Protecting victim’s privacy in publicly available criminal justice records ■ Addressing the gap created between the criminal court findings of defendant’s incompetency to stand trial—or dismissal of charges due to defendant’s mental capacity at time of committing crime—and initiation of any mental illness services or civil commitment actions; and ■ Status of untested sexual assault kits including changes in the law addressing collection, access to and processing of sexual assault kits In 2021, the victim and community services coordinator had 572 victim contacts, 249 contacts with other criminal justice or victim services professionals, 110 community contacts and attended 40 hearings with or on behalf of crime victims

The Shakopee Police Department’s Crime Victim and Community Services Coordinator reaches out to and receives calls from crime victims The goal of this civilian position is to help crime victims recover from their victimization and assist them in applying their crime victim rights This can happen in a variety of ways including: ■ Updating victims about the status of an investigation and a criminal court case ■ Helping victims understand the most common emotional reactions they may experience including fear, shock, anxiety, disbelief, anger, guilt or shame, depression and frustration ■ Connecting victims with resources to help them overcome emotional trauma ■ Assisting victims in locating financial resources and emergency funds to help overcome some of the economic impact of their victimization ■ Explaining their crime victim rights and the criminal court hearing process In 2021, the coordinator also participated in a variety of community events, organizations and programs including: ■ Scott County Sexual Assault Response Team ■ CAP/Esperanza food distribution ■ Shakopee Police Department’s Recovery Assistance Scholarship Program ■ HEART Ministry Community Giveaway ■ Shakopee Community Assistance and Loaves N Fishes meals and events ■ Southern Valley Alliance events including Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Gifts of Hope ■ Hometown Bank Fraud/Scam Prevention/Response ■ Shakopee High School Law/Legal Studies class presentation and CAPs internship

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In the Schools D.A.R.E.

By Cortnie Miranowski, DARE Officer

The Shakopee Police Department proudly partners with the Shakopee Area Catholic Schools to offer the D A R E program During the school year, a D A R E officer works closely with school officials, teachers, parents and students to enhance the learning experience, promote responsible behavior, and sharpen decision making skills This connection helps students see police officers not only as enforcers, but also as supporters who want them to make good life choices This partnership promotes familiarity and trust It opens communication lines that are vital to solving community issues and promoting a great city in which to live, learn and work In 2021, Shakopee Area Catholic Schools welcomed Officer Cortnie Miranowski to each 5th grade classroom to present the C.O.P.S. For the 2021–2022 school year, school resource officers continued to teach the C O PS (Community Outreach by Police for Students) curriculum in the Shakopee Public Schools C O PS is a way to get school resource officers into the classrooms The goal is to teach youth about the pressures they may face on a daily basis, and how to best deal with those issues During the school year, the School Resource Officers coordinate with elementary school teachers and middle school health teachers to present on topics in the curriculum The topics included stress, kid vs adult problems (how each affect them differently), developing a help network, peer pressure, internet safety, bullying and drugs and alcohol Officer Wimmer and Officer Christianson coordinated with all fifth, sixth, and seventh grade teachers (whether in person or via Zoom and Google Meets) In the fifth-grade classrooms, the topics focused on stress recognition and solutions, kid vs adult problems and help networks In each sixth-grade classroom, officers spoke about peer pressure At the seventh-grade level,

D A R E “Keepin’ it Real” curriculum Keepin’ it Real tackles such issues as bullying, peer pressure, drug abuse, risky situations and stress During the program, students learn and practice effective listening skills, confident communication, reporting bullying and what it means to be a good citizen The students are also given the D A R E decision making model and resistance strategies as tools to advance their critical thinking and decision making skills Sixty-five students graduated from the 10-week program in March 2021 SACS hosted a virtual graduation ceremony and each graduate was presented with a certificate, demonstrating they will continue to make safe and responsible choices By Chad Wimmer, School Resource Officer the officers discussed internet safety and how it relates to social media, as well as drugs and alcohol To accommodate the middle school rotating schedules, the sixth and seventh grade presentations are done on a quarterly basis to ensure each student has the opportunity to hear the presentations The program allows the school resource officers to have positive interactions with the students The officers help the students identify the stressors they may encounter daily Furthermore, the students are given additional resources to deal with the issues that may arise throughout their academic careers The program reaches approximately 2,200 students in seven schools

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2021 ANNUAL REPORT | POLICE DEPARTMENT | SHAKOPEE, MN

In 2021, the Shakopee Police Department and Shakopee School District continued their partnership in order to provide law enforcement resources along with safety and security for the Shakopee Public Schools through our school resource officer program These officers work in assigned schools during the school year and rotate to patrol duties during the summer Officer Michael McLain and Officer John Kolar are assigned to the Shakopee Senior High School; Officer Canon Christianson is assigned to Shakopee East Junior High, Red Oak, Eagle Creek and Sunpath Elementaries and Officer ChadWimmer is assigned to Shakopee West Junior High, Jackson Elementary, Pearson Early Learning Center and SACS SROs perform various duties throughout the course of a school day Their main role is the safety and prevention of any critical incidents or criminal acts within the schools The majority of a school resource officer’s day consists of partnering with school administrators, teachers, school counselors, parents and students to help resolve issues, build positive relationships and provide a safe learning environment SROs present information to students in a classroom setting on a variety of topics such as: drug and alcohol awareness, internet safety, bullying, constitutional law, domestic assault, theft and child safety Presentations are provided for all age ranges beginning at the preschool level through 12th grade, along with parent groups at the Central Family Learning Center and PTO groups SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

By Canon Christianson, School Resource Officer

2021 was a roller coaster for SROs as our responsibilities continually changed with the needs of the school During the 2021–2022 school year, the pandemic was a major influence on the daily activities of students and officers Due to covid levels in the schools, schools were constantly dealing with staffing levels and periodic days off with intermittent online learning Officers always found ways to help with these issues including stepping in to periodically substitute teach a class when needed Even with these changing conditions, the SRO’s were able to resume most of our normal duties Many of our classroom presentations returned with officers switching to Zoom and Google meet presentations at a moment’s notice As the year continues, officers are becoming more adept in rolling with punches and the constant changing school environment that Covid life throws at us Ultimately, the most important role an SRO has is fostering positive relationships with students It is important the students understand that the SRO is a resource available to them and their family during their time as a student and beyond An SRO’s goal is to build a strong foundation with positive relationships between law enforcement and the public that the students will take with them as they become adult members of our community Officers will continue to support the schools, staff and students and foster these relationships that will strengthen our community

School resource officers get their picture taken for their first day of school

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2021 ANNUAL REPORT | POLICE DEPARTMENT | SHAKOPEE, MN

Community Policing Community policing is at the core of what makes a great police department The Shakopee Police Department strives to provide services with integrity and professionalism, to protect citizens through enforcement of the law and to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in the City of Shakopee A large majority of the crimes that take place in Shakopee are crimes of opportunity – meaning, there are steps that can be taken to prevent the crimes from occurring Some of the most important keys to crime prevention are an informed and aware community that works closely with local law enforcement Our community-oriented approach includes a focus beyond traditional law enforcement activities and has us working with other cities and organizations to help us meet the needs of our community We’d like to thank the Shakopee Crime Prevention, Inc for its continued support and contributions toward Shakopee Police Department’s community policing efforts The department is very involved with the community Here are some of the 2021 highlights: WINTER/SPRING By Nicole Clifton, Crime Prevention Specialist

FEBRUARY 4–14 | DIAPER DRIVE In honor of the late Janna Wood, Shakopee PD hosted its 3rd annual diaper drive All diapers were given to Shakopee Community Assistance to help families in need

FEBRUARY 26 | POLAR PLUNGE Several department members jumped into the icy waters of Prior Lake to raise money and show support for the Special Olympics APRIL 7 | OPERATION ETCH AND CATCH In response to the uptick in catalytic converter thefts, the Shakopee Police Department hosted its first ever Operation: Etch and Catch event The public was able to get their catalytic converter etched with their license plate number, marked with bright spray paint and outfitted with a heat resistant Shakopee PD sticker MAY 13 | BLOOD DRIVE The department hosted a blood drive with Memorial Blood Centers The department hosts four drives each year MAY 15 | BARK IN THE PARK Shakopee Parks and Recreation partnered with the police department to host the 2nd annual Bark in the Park The community brought their furry friends to this free event that included multiple vendors, dog rescues and games MAY 25 | ADOPT A HIGHWAY Department staff volunteered their time to clean up County Road 21

FEBRUARY 10, 17, 24 | SHAKOPEE’S VIRTUAL CITIZENS ACADEMY Shakopee Police hosted a three week virtual Citizens Academy, live on Facebook for the public to learn more about what officers do and ask questions live

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SUMMER

JUNE 3 | WHEELIES FAMILY BIKE EVENT Shakopee Police along with Shakopee Parks and Recreation and Shakopee School District hosted this event Participants were able to complete the bike training course and bid on bikes in a silent auction JUNE 17 | POP WITH A COP Officers were out near the Shakopee Skate Park for Pop with a Cop Attendees enjoyed some refreshments and snacks during this informal gathering

AUGUST 3 | NIGHT TO UNITE Night to Unite is observed annually on the first Tuesday of August The event is designed to promote local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/ community partnership and heighten crime and drug prevention awareness

AUGUST 8 | PICNICWITH POLICE Shakopee Police Department joined Hosanna Church, Esperanza and Shakopee Parks and Recreation for its first annual Picnic with Police Participants enjoyed food, yard games, raffled giveaways and some community fun in the park

JUNE 25 | CAR SEAT SAFETY CLINIC The Shakopee Police Department in partnership with Safekids org hosted a free cart seat safety clinic at NewHorizon Daycare Center JULY 21 | COFFEE WITH A COP This event brings police officers and the community members they serve together over coffee to discuss issues and learn more about each other

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FALL/EARLY WINTER

SEPTEMBER 23 | TORCH RUN Shakopee hosted its 118th annual Torch Run This four-mile event helps raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics and its summer games

DECEMBER 8 | SHOP WITH A COP Shop with a Cop provides a fun filled evening for several children in need throughout Shakopee while creating positive relationships with law enforcement After shopping at Walmart, the kids ate, wrapped their gifts and continued to get to know the police officers

OCTOBER 14 | SHRED IT EVENT This free event allowed Shakopee residents to safely and securely shred personal documents, junk mail, bills and more

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