Join EPPD Citizens Academy 2025! Citizens Academy will run for six sessions on Tuesday evenings Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dinner is provided. There is no cost for this event as it is funded by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

It’s time to celebrate the Fourth of July and the EPPD wants to make sure you stay safe while celebrating. edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

We're Hiring for Police Officer! The EPPD is in the process of recruiting for the position of police officer. Applications are on July 14. recruiting.ultipro.com/cit1020/JobB...

Officer Streiff Gets Another Hat Trick Last week Officer Chad Streiff received a personalized hockey stick from Bill Hammes, Law Enforcement Liaison for the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety, for a Hat Trick his during his shift on May 7–8, 2025. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Night to Unite Registration is Open for 2025 This year’s Eden Prairie Night to Unite celebration will be Aug. 5. Registrations are due before July 28, 2025. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Thank you to everyone who joined Police Chief Matt Sackett and other officers last Saturday at Simply Ride for Coffee with a Cop. Visitors were treated to free donuts and coffee courtesy of Simply Ride. Coffee with a Cop is sponsored by the Eden Prairie Crime Prevention Fund.

Do you know how to Zipper Merge? Road construction season is upon us and with projects in Eden Prairie and throughout the metro area, it’s time to remind all drivers how to do the zipper merge. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Our dispatch center has received a number of calls from residents recently concerned about the welfare of baby animals they see in their yards or nearby parks. Here are some tips on how to respond to animals in your yard. edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Summer is a busy time for door-to-door solicitors and peddlers in Eden Prairie and other communities. Solicitors and peddlers who wish to work in Eden Prairie are required to obtain an annual permit from the Police Department prior to operating. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Today Chief Matt Sackett administered the oath of office to the department’s newest police officer, McKenzie Mohlencamp. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Join us for the Stop the Trafficking Run at Purgatory Creek Park on June 14. 100% of the proceeds will go to local organizations helping sexually exploited youth and women. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

We're Hiring for Police Officer! EPPD is a fantastic department that offers a lot of opportunities for candidates. Applications are due on June 5. EPPD is offering a $3,500 hiring bonus. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

May 30 is the last day of work for EPPD Officer Rob Geis after 31 years at the department. Known around the community as “Officer Rob”, he has served in the EP Schools as a juvenile liaison officer since 2004. Congrats on your retirement Officer Rob! www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Eden Prairie Safety Camp Registration is open! Children 7 - 9 years old are eligible. June 24–25. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

This week is National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week and we would like to thank our primary EMS partner, Hennepin EMS, for helping to take care of our residents. In 2024, we received 3,727 medical calls. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Registration opens today for the department’s first-ever Youth Citizens Academy which will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., July 15–17. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Eden Prairie officers and Reserve officers participated in the tradition of standing guard at the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial on the state capitol grounds earlier today. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

This morning EPPD officers visited Eden Prairie High School to hand out candy bars to EPHS students they “caught” wearing seatbelts on their way to school. The officers handed out more than 360 candy bars to students wearing seat belts. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

This Fri. 5/16 from 7a – 11a, the Dunkin’ Donuts in Chaska (710 N. Chestnut Street) will be hosting Dunkin’ Cop on a Rooftop to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota. Donations to Special Olympics Minnesota will result in a coupon for a free donut or coffee! www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

The next Coffee with a Cop event will be held on Tuesday, May 20 from 10:30 – 11:30 at Asia Mall, 12190 Technology Drive. Free coffee and donuts will be provided. There is no agenda or presentation – just stop by to say hello. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Last Thurs., EPPD Officer Chad Streiff received a Gold Medallion award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The Award is given to officers who made more than 100 DWI arrests the previous year. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

EPPD is currently recruiting police cadets. Cadets will work a flexible part-time schedule at EPPD, while attending school. Duration of assignment is 2–4 years, depending on education sought. We will pay for school & training! www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Last weekend the Edina/Eden Prairie Explorer Post attended the 50th annual Explorer Conference in Rochester, Minn. The Post took home 9 team awards including 4 first place awards in DWI Investigation, Burglary and Job Interview. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Yesterday @CityofEP held its Spring Employee Recognition Event where 5 EPPD employees were recognized for their years of service. Records Supervisor Alyssa Benkowski received an “EPy” Award for the impact she has had on the Records Unit & EPPD. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Last weekend 3 EPPD officers participated in the Ballin in DC Annual Charity Basketball Tourney which is a fundraiser for MN COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors). The Eden Prairie officers joined forces with officers from Bloomington for the BPD EPPD team. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Thank you to everyone who joined Police Chief Matt Sackett and other officers this morning at Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson for Coffee with a Cop. Our next Coffee with a Cop will be held May 20 from 10:30 - 11:30 at Asia Mall. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Just before 3 a.m. on Monday, an EPPD officer was on routine patrol near I-494 when he noticed a car race by him at a high rate of speed. He checked his Lidar unit which clocked the vehicle at 120 mph. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

On Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the EPPD and National Drug Enforcement Administration will host a Drug Take Back Event at the Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road. edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

EPPD has recently been made aware that scammers have been impersonating Eden Prairie Police employees in an effort to extort money out of victims. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

The next Coffee with a Cop event will be held on Tuesday, April 22 from 9:30 – 10:30 at Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson. Free coffee and treats will be provided. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

April 13 – 19, 2025 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, when we get to celebrate our thirteen Public Safety Telecommunicators (PSTs) and how they help keep our community safe. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Last month Officer Chad Streiff was on routine patrol near Hwy. 212 and Shady Oak Road at 3 a.m. when he noticed two cars race by him. Using a radar device, Officer Streiff recorded them at 120 MPH. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

If you would like help installing your child’s car seat, come to the EPPD’s Spring Car Seat Clinic Sat., 4/19 @ @EdenPrairieFD Station #1 (14800 Scenic Heights Rd) from 9a–12p. No appt. necessary. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

This week is Property and Evidence Professionals Appreciation Week and we’re happy to celebrate our very own Evidence Specialist, Kyle Duchschere. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Reserves are volunteer members of the community who assist EPPD officers with emergencies, community events & other special details. The Reserve Unit is currently recruiting new members. If you are interested in joining, please fill out an application. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

In 2024, the EPPD responded to 45,810 calls. Here’s a sampling of the activities that kept us busy last year: www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

We're Hiring a 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator! The Eden Prairie Police Department is looking to add to our team of incredibly talented Public Safety Telecommunicators who answer 911 calls in Eden Prairie 24/7. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

EPPD is Hiring Police Officers! Police officer applications are due at 4 p.m. on March 31. Lateral candidates are encouraged to apply and are eligible for additional pay incentives based on experience. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Safeguard Your Home While You're on Vacation If you plan to escape EP this spring to go on vacation, make sure you take a few minutes to secure your home in order to minimize the risk of burglary while you’re gone. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

As we all know, it has been COLD these past few days here in Eden Prairie! So what does the police department do differently when the temperature and wind chill are below zero? www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Today, we take a moment to honor and remember Burnsville Police Officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and Burnsville Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth. Their bravery, dedication, and ultimate sacrifice will always be remembered.

So far in 2025, four people have died in alcohol-related crashes in Minnesota. In Eden Prairie, officers have made 24 arrests for DWI to date this year. Plan a sober driver. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

Yesterday, City of Eden Prairie employees were treated to a visit from two service dogs who were trained through an organization called Soldier’s 6, a non-profit 501c3, dedicated to helping veterans, police officers and first responders. edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

We're Hiring Police Officers The EPPD is in the process of recruiting for the position of police officer. Police officer applications are due at 4 p.m. Feb. 10. More: www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

2024 was the busiest year for the EPPD’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team since the program began in 2020. This year, our drones recorded 91 events—52 activations & 39 training events. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

For the 5th year in a row, EPPD staff brightened the holidays w/ the help of a generous donation from the EP Crime Prevention Fund. Officers were each given $50 cash to distribute to a community member as they saw fit. Here are some of those stories: www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

We're Hiring a Dispatcher! We do not have Public Safety Telecommunicator positions open often (6 of our 13 dispatchers have been with the department for 20 years or more). Apply now! www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...

On 1/1/25, EPPD Officer Jason Hunt will begin his 3 year assignment as the department’s community liaison officer. The role focuses on adult protection reports, serving as a liaison to the senior community & attending community/cultural events. www.edenprairie.org/Home/Compone...