Many crimes can be prevented through community education and outreach. Some of the most important components of crime prevention are an informed and aware community and strong partnerships between the community and law enforcement.
Crime Prevention Initiatives
Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc. (SCPI) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to provide financial resources to the Shakopee Police Department to help prevent, deter and fight crime in Shakopee.
All funds are used to provide direct support to the Shakopee Police Department for purchasing equipment, supporting special police programs and funding rewards and informant payments. Contributions from civic organizations, local residents and other interested parties are the Fund's only source of revenue.
If you would like to know more about the Shakopee Crime Prevention Fund, contact the Crime Prevention Office at 952-233-9441 or follow us on Facebook at "Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc."
All funds are used to provide direct support to the Shakopee Police Department for purchasing equipment, supporting special police programs and funding rewards and informant payments. Contributions from civic organizations, local residents and other interested parties are the Fund's only source of revenue.
If you would like to know more about the Shakopee Crime Prevention Fund, contact the Crime Prevention Office at 952-233-9441 or follow us on Facebook at "Shakopee Crime Prevention Inc."
We are proud to be able to offer scholarships (up to $3,000) toward the cost of drug or alcohol treatment at no cost to taxpayers. This program is entirely funded by drug and alcohol forfeiture cases.
To be eligible for this scholarship, participants must:
To be eligible for this scholarship, participants must:
- Live in Shakopee
- Complete at least 30 days of treatment (residential or outpatient) at Five Stars Recovery Center, Sage Prairie, Haven Chemical Health Systems, or Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
- Be in good standing with the treatment center
- Provide monthly updates to the police department on treatment progress
- Shakopee Crime Prevention: 952-233-9441
- Five Stars Recovery Center: 952-448-6557
- Sage Prairie: 877-915-7243
- Haven Chemical Health Systems: 952-496-3366
- Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge: 612-373-3366
During the past several years, the City has seen a growing number of vandalism reports involving graffiti. Research shows that the sooner graffiti is removed, the less chance there is of the graffiti returning.
City Code 130.11 states that property owners whose property has been vandalized by graffiti will need to remove the graffiti within 10 calendar days of receiving notice from the City. If it is not removed within 10 days, the City will remove the graffiti, and the property owner will be responsible for reimbursing the City for its actual cost. Prior to removal by the City, the property owner may submit a written request for a hearing before the City Council to show cause why the graffiti should not be removed.
Graffiti Prevention Tips
Report graffiti by contacting the Shakopee Police Department at 952-233-9400 or through the Public Service Request System.
City Code 130.11 states that property owners whose property has been vandalized by graffiti will need to remove the graffiti within 10 calendar days of receiving notice from the City. If it is not removed within 10 days, the City will remove the graffiti, and the property owner will be responsible for reimbursing the City for its actual cost. Prior to removal by the City, the property owner may submit a written request for a hearing before the City Council to show cause why the graffiti should not be removed.
Graffiti Prevention Tips
- Leave outside lights on from dawn until dusk.
- Give the illusion that someone is home by leaving lights or a TV on.
- Install a motion sensor on outdoor lights.
- Paint walls darker colors.
Report graffiti by contacting the Shakopee Police Department at 952-233-9400 or through the Public Service Request System.
The “Take It To The Box” program promotes the safe use, storage, and disposal of unneeded medication, prescription medication, illegal drugs, and drug paraphernalia. A drug disposal box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at:
Scott County Sheriff’s Office Main Lobby
301 Fuller St.
Shakopee, MN 55379
PLEASE NOTE: The program does NOT accept needles, sharps, or syringes. To dispose, we recommend placing syringes in an old detergent bottle or coffee can, duct taping the can shut, and marking the outside with a sharpie that says "Used Syringes." Throw the bottle in the garbage, not the recycling.
The Take It To The Box program is funded by local law enforcement agencies and the Scott County Drug Prevention Task Force, Choose Not To Use.
For more information, residents may call 952-239-6885 or visit choosenottouse.org/Box.
Scott County Sheriff’s Office Main Lobby
301 Fuller St.
Shakopee, MN 55379
All drop-offs are anonymous. Items accepted include:
- Unused/expired prescription medicine
- Over-the-counter medications
- Animal medications
- Liquid medications (must be in leak-proof containers)
- Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
Before disposing of medication into the box, please do the following:
- Leave medication in the original container.
- Remove your name and personal information.
- Keep the name of the medication on the container.
- Keep the container closed.
- For illegal drugs and/or drug paraphernalia: Place in a paper bag or other container for privacy before dropping it into the disposal box.
PLEASE NOTE: The program does NOT accept needles, sharps, or syringes. To dispose, we recommend placing syringes in an old detergent bottle or coffee can, duct taping the can shut, and marking the outside with a sharpie that says "Used Syringes." Throw the bottle in the garbage, not the recycling.
The Take It To The Box program is funded by local law enforcement agencies and the Scott County Drug Prevention Task Force, Choose Not To Use.
For more information, residents may call 952-239-6885 or visit choosenottouse.org/Box.
Peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants must have a City of Shakopee issued license before they can legally sell door-to-door in the community.
Peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants are defined as any person who:
The City does not require a license for individuals or groups canvassing or soliciting for the purpose of charitable, religious, political, or educational organizations if such an organization is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Solicitors and peddlers are limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
For Shakopee community members and businesses:
Click here to download a printable No Soliciting sign for your front door.
Peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants are defined as any person who:
- Peddler: goes door-to-door, street-to-street, or place-to-place to sell and immediately deliver goods, wares, merchandise, or services transported with that person (e.g. ice cream truck)
- Solicitor: goes door-to-door, street-to-street, or place-to-place (for commercial reasons) to obtain orders for goods, wares, merchandise, or services to deliver at a later time. (e.g. magazine sales)
- Transient Merchant: sets up a temporary and transient business in the City to sell goods, wares, or merchandise and occupies a building or lot to exhibit and sell wares (e.g. fireworks tent)
The City does not require a license for individuals or groups canvassing or soliciting for the purpose of charitable, religious, political, or educational organizations if such an organization is registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Solicitors and peddlers are limited to the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
For Shakopee community members and businesses:
Click here to download a printable No Soliciting sign for your front door.