West Hennepin Public Safety

10/28/2026

We would like to take a moment to celebrate National First Responder Day and specifically recognize our close partners, West Suburban Fire District and North Memorial Health. We are grateful for the teamwork and collaboration in serving our community.

To all police, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and other first responders, thank you for what you do and the lives you impact every day.

From all of us at West Hennepin Public Safety, thank you for serving alongside us!

10/20/2026

We still have a few left! There are two car seats, two backless boosters, and two high back boosters still remaining!

Scan the QR code below to Register!!

**FREE Child Passenger Safety Seats Available!**
West Hennepin Public Safety is offering a limited number of **free child passenger safety seats and booster seats** to qualifying families through the 2026 Car Seat and Booster Seat Grant Program.

Families who receive a seat will also receive child passenger safety education and guidance from a **Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)** to help ensure the seat is appropriate for the child and used correctly.

Eligibility is based on financial need, and seats will be provided **at no cost** to qualifying caregivers.

**Interested in receiving a seat?**
Scan the QR code in the graphic or complete the registration form here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/7JLwQn3qat

Seats are limited, and completing the registration form does not guarantee that a seat will be available. Eligible families will be contacted by West Hennepin Public Safety with next steps.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with families who may benefit from this program.

You can learn more about our Car Seat Safety program at: https://westhennepin.com/car-seat-inspection

10/18/2026

Lots of questions were asked regarding alerts stemming from the incident on Thursday night.

Remember to check your phone to see if you have Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled. These alerts are part of the national system for local alerting and only go to those in the affected area with their alerts enabled.

Also, make sure to sign up for the Minnesota Crime Alert Network through the MN BCA. With the Minnesota Crime Alert Network, you can receive alerts by email, text, phone, or fax. You can choose what type of alerts you want to receive including AMBER, Blue, Crime and/or Missing. Just know alert attachments and images are only viewable through the email option. Follow the link below to sign up.

Minnesota Crime Alert Network: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-divisions/investigative-services/additional-investigative-services/alerts-issued-bca/sign-receive-alerts

10/16/2026

Please see the attached press release regarding an incident in the City of Independence last evening. No additional information is available for release at this time.

10/13/2026

Detective Zilles presented to the West Hennepin Chamber of Commerce today to talk about the work of the West Metro Drug Task Force. Detective Zilles gave an inside look at what trends are in our communities right now and how the Task Force, in collaboration with other police agencies, is working to disrupt these trends. Thank you to the Chamber for the invitation to speak to this connected group of businesses and citizens in our community.

10/12/2026

In the last two weeks, West Hennepin Public Safety Officers have located 8 garage doors left open overnight.

Remember, people with unlawful intent often look for inviting conditions like these when selecting a target for their crime.

Help keep Maple Plain and Independence a safe place to live and work by making sure your home is secure and eliminate the opportunity for crime.

10/10/2026

WHPS Pink Patch Fundraiser
Our Pink West Hennepin Public Safety patches are available for purchase, with proceeds from this fundraiser being donated to the American Cancer Society in support of cancer research and patient services.

The Pink Patch Project began in California in 2013 as a way for law enforcement organizations to raise awareness for breast cancer. It has since grown into a nationwide effort involving hundreds of public safety agencies. Minnesota joined the movement in 2017, and more than 50 Minnesota agencies have participated since then. Through 2024, participating Minnesota agencies had collectively raised more than $330,000 for cancer-related organizations. Minnesota

Pink Patch Project
West Hennepin joined the Minnesota Pink Patch Project in 2022, originally raising funds in support of a local law enforcement family affected by breast cancer. We are proud to continue that effort and remain part of the Minnesota Pink Patch Project.

Minnesota Pink Patch Project Pink WHPS Patch – $10
You can choose:
$10 – Local pickup at WHPS
$14 – Shipped directly to you
Order and pay securely here: https://square.link/u/pGopalh5

Learn more about West Hennepin’s participation in the Minnesota Pink Patch Project: https://minnesotapinkpatchproject.com/

Thank you for supporting this effort and helping us contribute to the fight against cancer.

10/06/2026

Owner has been located!

10/05/2026

West Hennepin Public Safety Officers Raskin and Freeman had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Minnesota Crime Prevention Association Conference held in Brezzy Point, MN.

During the two-day conference, officers attended presentations ranging from crime prevention events and strategies to how to fight fraud and prevent scams.

West Hennepin Public Safety was also given the Nite to Unite 2026 placard marking 16 years of celebrating Nite to Unite.

Crime Prevention takes effort from all of us! In the comments below please share your favorite Crime Prevention Events!

09/22/2026

Here is just another example of the great work being done by our West Metro Drug Task Force!

More than two kilograms of co***ne and six fi****ms were seized.

On September 14, the West Metro Drug Task Force (WMDTF) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Thomas Avenue North in Minneapolis. During the search, investigators recovered approximately 2,071 grams of co***ne (nearly 4.5 pounds), six fi****ms, $5,050, three digital scales, and multiple cell phones. The suspect is in custody facing several drug and fi***rm charges.

This investigation reflects our continued commitment to disrupting illegal drug trafficking and removing dangerous substances and fi****ms from our communities.

WMDTF is a multi-jurisdictional task force supported by the North Central High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program and includes officers from departments all over Hennepin County, including HCSO, Orono Police Department, Medina Police Department, West Hennepin Public Safety, Minnetrista, South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, Edina Police Department, City of Richfield Police Department, Eden Prairie Police Department, St. Louis Park Police Department, Hopkins Police Department, and Minnetonka Police Department.