Spring-Summer 2019 Hometown Messenger

NEWS & NOTES Register for April 18 Crime Free Multi-Housing training The Savage and Shakopee Police Departments are hosting a Crime Free Multi-Housing training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 18 at the Shakopee Police Department. The Crime Free Multi-Housing (CFMH) program is designed to reduce crime, drugs and illegal or nuisance activity in rental communities. Rental property owners and managers will better understand how to keep illegal activity out of their rental properties. The city requires rental property owners or managers to attend Crime Free Multi- Housing training within one year after registration of the residential rental property. A registration form is available on the city website. If you have any questions, contact Nicole Clifton at 952-233-9441.

Upcoming Crime Prevention Events *To register, please contact the Crime Prevention Office at 952-233-9441 or visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/crimeprevention

Topics include traffic enforcement, use of force, investigations, SWAT, school resource officers, Drug Task Force and crime victims advocate. When: April 17-May 22 Where: Police Department Community Training Room, 475 Gorman St. Cost: FREE; Registration required CFMH PHASE 1 TRAINING Learn how to actively manage your rental property and to minimize crime. This training is required for rental properties. When: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Where: Police Department Community LUNCH AND LEARNWITH THE POLICE This is an opportunity for seniors (55+) to learn more about the Shakopee Police Department and law enforcement. Lunch is provided by Farmers Insurance/Tim Whitcomb of Shakopee. When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 Where: Community Center, Community Room, 1255 Fuller St. Cost: FREE; Registration required. RSVP with Carla at 952-233-9516 NIGHT TO UNITE REGISTRATION OPENS Registration opens online for the annual Night to Unite celebration Aug. 7. When: Friday, June 1 Where: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ nighttounite Cost: FREE JUNE MAY Training Room, 475 Gorman St. Cost: $30; Registration required

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SAFE AND SOBER RIDE HOME: ST. PATRICK'S DAY Shakopee Police are teaming up with the Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc. and local taxi companies to offer free rides from local bars during some of the most popular drinking nights of the year. Vouchers will be available on the police department’s website and Facebook/ Twitter. When: 9:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16 Where: Coupons available at www. ShakopeeMN.gov/crimeprevention Cost: FREE TOP SECRET PROJECT: DECODING THE MYSTERIES OF THE TEEN DOMAIN The Top Secret Project is a traveling exhibit designed to help parents recognize unfamiliar hazards, which are often in plain sight. Using a simulated teenager’s bedroom, the interactive exhibit includes hundreds of items, which when seen through an educated lens, could be a signal there’s a problem. Adults only. When: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, April 5 Where: Shakopee West Middle School, 200 10th Ave. E. Cost: FREE CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY Citizen Police Academy is an opportunity for members of the Shakopee community to gain first-hand experience and behind-the-scenes knowledge about Police Department operations. The six- week course typically runs every spring with one evening meeting each week. APRIL

Use our Safe Spot for online transactions Whether you're buying or selling, the Shakopee Police Department offers you a safe, public place to meet when conducting online transactions. Community members are welcome to use the designated spot in the department's parking lot for Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace sales. This parking spot is under video surveillance. You can also use the police department's lobby during business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The police department is located at 475 Gorman St.

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