On Friday, November 16th the MPD received a generous donation of 300 whole chickens from one of our partners, the St. Vincent de Paul Warehouse. The Community Engagement Team delivered the food to The Link MN’s site in the 4th Precinct, where they will go to youth and young families who have experienced homelessness. The Link […]
The Minneapolis Police Department was contacted by the Sojourner Truth Academy, a Pre-K through 8th grade charter school, regarding their Little Free Library being destroyed outside the school. We reached out to our partners at Little Free Library, and they graciously agreed to replace and install it for free! On Thursday, November 15th the Community Engagement […]
On Tuesday, November 13th the Community Engagement Team Officers visited the Ronald McDonald House to hang out with awesome kids and staff! Officers handed out basketballs and played with the kids during recess in the gym. Sgt. Gomez read stories to the kids during a class and also had a Q and A session.
November 9, 2018 (MINNEAPOLIS) Shortly after 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 9th Minneapolis Police Officers responded to a report of a suicidal male on the 3700 block of Morgan Avenue North. Upon arrival at the residence, the subject came out of the residence with a weapon. Shots were fire by police personnel striking the subject, […]
On Friday, November 9th the MPD Community Engagement Team officers walked a foot beat at the Hiawatha encampment. For the colder weather, MPD received a generous donation of hand/toe warmers and mittens from one of our partners. Officers handed these items out, talked and listened to the residents of the encampment.
Third Precinct Investigators with the Minneapolis Police Department are looking to identify the suspects who stole property from a victim’s camper during the morning of October 2nd. Security footage shows Suspect 1, shown in the pictures below, approaching on a bicycle and removing items from the camper. A short time later, the pictured vehicle (MN […]
On Tuesday, November 6th the Community Engagement Team Officers joined the Little Earth Young Women’s Mentoring Program in serving a Loaves and Fishes dinner at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Loaves and Fishes serves free, nutritious meals to people in need in areas where that need is greatest. They believe that all people, regardless of socioeconomic, […]
On Monday, November 5th the MPD Community Engagement Team Officers participated in a fundraiser at the Chippewa Tribe Building, to help raise money for this year’s Thanksgiving Pow wow which is set to take place at the Minneapolis Indian American Center. CET Officers had great conversations with the community and enjoyed delicious Indian Tacos, also […]
On Friday, November 2nd the Minneapolis Police Department and Mayor Jacob Frey teamed up to serve lunch to over 100 people at House of Charity. Officers and the Mayor enjoyed connecting with guests and helping them out. They also handed out free basketballs.
The Minneapolis Police Department congratulates Sergeant Larry Petersen, who is retiring after over 30 years of distinguished service to the residents of Minneapolis. Thank you Sgt. Petersen – You will be missed!