Shakopee Police Department 2025 Annual Report

WELLNESS PROGRAM

By Sergeant Cody Hendricks

The Shakopee Police Department was awarded the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant through the Department of Justice. In 2025, members of the Shakopee Police Department used this grant to improve our wellness program and the services offered to our employees. Statistics related to mortality, heart disease, and mental health are grim amongst law enforcement. The Shakopee Police Department took a proactive and holistic approach in addressing these issues through a variety of services. We were able expand our “Check-Up from the Neck Up” program that allows officers and civilian staff to meet with a clinical psychologist who has a background in working with first responders. We were also able to expand our Peer Support team by getting officers to additional training. This Peer Support team serves as another resource for mental health that allows staff to meet with members who they can relate to. The Shakopee Police Department contracted with outside companies to bring additional wellness resources to our monthly

trainings and on-site at our Police Department. We have been using an Orthopedic Dietitian to meet with employees about healthy eating habits and overall physical wellness. We have also been working with a Movement Specialist at our trainings and on-site at our Police Department. This has allowed officers to focus on their physical wellness through a variety of guided movements focused on stress reduction and injury prevention. Officers have also participated in a mindset training program that focuses on helping to identify their core needs, discover quick strategies to refuel on and off duty, and gain tools to stay resilient in the face of demanding work. Additionally, staff have been exposed to presentations about cardiovascular health, sleep, breathwork, mental health and financial wellness. The wellness program is overseen by Sergeant Hendricks and the Grants & Special Projects Coordinator with the City of Shakopee.

Various wellness resources are provided to Shakopee Police Department staff at monthly trainings.

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