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Citizen Police Academy Tuesday evenings beginning January 31, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This is a seven-session program in which people learn about police work in Chaska by experiencing police work. Lectures are kept to a minimum and actual hands-on experiences are kept to a maximum. Course content can include but is not limited to: Tour of police station 9-1-1 Center/Jail Investigations Patrol Procedures Use of Force Traffic Law and Operations DUI Overview/Drug Information Gang/Juvenile presentation We want to increase partnerships with those in our community and create opportunities to receive feedback from participants to improve our delivery of services. Often there is little opportunity for the average citizen to have police contact without having a need or problem to solve. The academy offers an opportunity for both citizens and officers to share views and ideas. Each academy is limited to twenty people. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and either lives or works in Chaska or owns a Chaska business and pass a background check.Note: Graduation does not result in the attendee becoming qualified as a police officer. Town Hall Examining Bullying in Our Community Saturday, February 4th, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. At the Chaska Community Center FREE and Open to the Public Morning Refreshments and Lunch Provided   Police Department Conducting Online Auction The Police Department is currently auctioning surplus, found, unclaimed and seized items in an online auction on PropertyRoom.com.  All property has remained unclaimed by the owner and has been in the possession of the City continuously for a period of at least 90 days as required by ordinance.  Property to be auctioned includes the following items:Whirlpool window air conditioner, watch, cufflinks, necklace, rings, Kicker subwoofer, Rockband Xbox 360 game, Kodak photo paper, Kodak printer, two Boston car speakers, Rockford Fosgate Punch speaker, Rockford Fosgate speaker, two coils of metal cable, foldable golf bag cart, floor jack, Sentry safe with keys and combination.  Visit www.propertyroom.com to make a bid!

News

Chaska Police Department commended for conducting an excellent investigation in the robbery case at Kelly's Bar. Public Safety Announcements by Nexile You need fast and accurate information to keep yourself, your family, and your business safe during emergency and crisis situations.  You need to receive Nexile emergency messages from the Chaska Police Department.    In 2009, the Chaska Police Department began using the Nixle text and email messaging system, developed by Nixle LLC, to notify community members of important public safety announcements.  Past announcements have included advisories for missing persons, alerts for dangerous fugitive, and notifications of emergency road closings.  Use the messages to know when to look out, lock down or avoid certain areas.  We do not inundate you with unnecessary announcements and you will receive no spam or advertising.  Nixle is safe and reliable and you chose whether to receive the emergency messages by text, email or both.     Signing up is easy and free (standard text charges may apply depending on your cell phone plan).  Go to www.nixle.com to learn more and to sign up today.      If you have any questions please contact the Chaska Police Department at 952-448-4200 or e-mail www.chaskamn.com 6-year old, Maggie Sanders Calls 911 to Save Her Grandmother Click to find out more about this story cover by WCCO News Chaska Torch Run Success The Law Enforcement Torch Run is currently gearing up for the 2011 Final Legs for Special Olympics Minnesota, held throughout the state. The Final Leg is the major awareness component of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and involves Law Enforcement from across Minnesota running the Special Olympics Torch– the Flame of Hope – throughout the state, culminating at the Summer Games Celebration Ceremonies on June 24th.The Chaska Police Department held a "Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg Event" today, June 22nd, at 1:00 PM. The main purpose of this event is to raise awareness for Special Olympics of Minnesota and have fun! Our CPD Torch Run consisted of a short two mile course, at a light jogging pace, from Firemen's Park to the intersections of Meadow Lane and Victoria Drive and then returned to the park. Chaska officers, Chaska Police Explorers, members of the Carver County Attorney's Office, and citizens made up our Torch Run group. While CPD has a long history of support of the Special Olympics, today's run was the first time a Torch Run Leg has taken place in Chaska. Officer Chris George, who is our liaison to the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, coordinated the event. And, he brought in double the number of runners expected. Thank you to Chris and to all of our runners!             Bike Helmets for Sale The Chaska Police Department has bike helmets for sale for $10 (retail $22.95).  Both adult and child helmets are available.  Contact the Police Department if you are interested in purchasing one. Department Receives Grant In 2009, the Chaska Police Department was awarded a $13,295 Federal Justice Grant, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The funds are being used to update technology in the police department.  Laptops have been purchased for the Detective Sergeant and the Community Partnership Specialist, enabling them to work out in the community.  Funds have also allowed the Community Partnership Specialist to purchase items for use in various community programs.

GANG AWARENESS

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SAFE AND SOBER

The Chaska Police Department (CPD) and the Carver County Sheriffs Office (CCSO) began working the Safe & Sober specialized traffic enforcement campaign recently. Safe & Sober combines public education with increased or additional traffic enforcement in an effort to reduce deaths and injuries on Minnesota roadways. Last year in Minnesota, traffic crashes cost 1.5 billion dollars, killed 600 and injured 46,064 people. Last year in Carver County, there were 15 killed and 552 people injured. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children; teenagers and adults under the age of 30.

CPD and CCSO are two of over 200 Minnesota law enforcement agencies participating in the campaign which consists of four enforcement waves during major travel times and holidays of the year.

A driver is impaired if they drink or use drugs. CPD and CCSO strongly urge all motor vehicle drivers to abstain from using any mind-altering substance when there is a chance they may be driving. Before beginning your celebrations, designate a sober driver. Call a taxicab if your designated driver uses any alcohol or drugs. Hosts of holiday parties must remember to serve non-alcoholic beverages, make plenty of food available to guests and be responsible for their travel home following the gathering. "The ideal situation is when hosts take responsibility for the safety of their guests and party goers take responsibility for their safety as well, "stated Chaska Police Chief Scott Knight. "We just want everyone to be conscious of the risks of drinking and driving, and are prepared for any situation. Remember: Friends do not let friends drink and drive." In addition to being a completely sober driver, the Chaska Police Department and Carver County Sheriff Department reminds drivers and passengers to wear their safety belts at all times. Safety belts are your best defense against an impaired driver.

Both the Chaska Police Department and the Carver County Sheriff Department are receiving grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to fund the overtime traffic shifts. They applied for and were awarded a grant from the department’s Office of Traffic Safety.  Safe & Sober is a national and state-wide traffic enforcement and education campaign supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as well as the DPS.

NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH

If you have a neighborhood group who would like to start a crime watch program, please contact our offices or send an e-mail to chaskapolice@chaskamn.com.

Crime Watch is a group of neighbors looking out for neighbors. It’s getting to know each other and becoming familiar with the normal comings and goings of the neighborhood. Knowing this helps neighbors to identify things which are not ordinary. Things like strange vehicles and suspicious persons stand out. We encourage everyone to look out for each other. Too often people feel like they don’t want to bother the police. Believe me, it is not a bother. We want the call.

Predatory Offender Facts and Resources

On April 26, 2010, the Chaska Police Department hosted an informational town hall meeting regarding Predatory Offenders. Click here to view the slide show shown during the presentation.  Click here to download a Facts and Recourse guide.