Shakopee Police Department 2021 Annual Report

2021 ANNUAL REPORT | POLICE DEPARTMENT | SHAKOPEE, MN

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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