Community Outreach Events

Coffee With A Cop is a community outreach program that encourages community members to become familiar with the officers who serve their community, ask questions, and express concerns.

Golden Valley police officers will host a Coffee With A Cop gathering at a public location in town. Days of the week and times will vary to ensure a good mix of scheduling.

There will be no formal presentations—neighbors are invited to drop in any time during the hour gathering to chat with an officer and other staff. Community members can discuss and learn about neighborhood issues, traffic concerns, crime prevention, and how to connect with the GVPD through social media and other technological tools.

Upcoming Dates

• Fri, Jan 30
  2–3 pm
  Topic: Golden Valley Public Safety Services
   
  Between Triple D Espresso & Davanni's Pizza
  675 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427

The Golden Valley Police Department offers an ongoing safety education series for citizens called GVPD University (GVPDU). These in-depth classes are open to anyone, though some courses are more adult-oriented than others. Sign up for the next class!

Upcoming Classes 

• TBA

Minnesota National Night Out (formerly Night To Unite) is typically held on the first Tuesday of August. Golden Valley neighborhoods are invited to join cities throughout Minnesota in having potluck dinners, ice cream socials, barbecues, bike parades, etc. Use your imagination and plan something fun!

Learn More

Watch the City website and social media for details about National Night Out. Questions? Contact Kaitlin Undersander at 763-593-8079.

National Night Out 2026

Tuesday, Aug 4

(Deadline to register your party with the GVPD is Tuesday, July 28. Last day to drop off PRISM donations at the GVPD is Friday, Aug 7)

• Planning Guide (PDF)
• Planning Checklist (Fillable PDF)
• National Night Out Invitation (Word Document)
• Join Us Flyer (PDF)
• Registration Form (Link)
• Map Of Registered Block Parties (Link) 
  If you see a party in your neighborhood and want to help, contact Kaitlin Undersander at kundersander@goldenvalleymn.gov (email link).

Police and firefighters visit a different City park each week and spend time with the children from the neighborhood. They talk, give safety lectures, maybe serve ice cream, and have fun. On hot days, the firetruck becomes the source of a gigantic sprinkler to help the kids cool down.

The goal is to create opportunities for police and firefighters to meet with Golden Valley residents in a casual setting so they get to know each other, develop trust, and build partnerships that ultimately enhance crime prevention and fire safety in the community.

2026 Public Safety In The Parks Dates

Join your neighbors for the annual Public Safety Open House. Tour the Police Station and Fire Station 1, win prizes, and check out the equipment the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments use to keep the community safe.

2026 Open House

Wednesday, June 17 |  5 pm

Looking for a speaker or police participation at your event?

Please complete and submit the Participation Request Form online so we can best respond to your request.

The annual toy collection is part of the GVPD's community outreach and culminates in a parade to the KARE 11 Toys For Tots drop site. Donate new, unwrapped toys as well as gifts for older kids and teens.

For years the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) has spearheaded a Toys For Tots donation effort in collaboration with regional law enforcement agencies.

Toys and gifts are collected at the GVPD throughout December. On the last collection day, police from as many as 20 departments load their cruisers with donated gifts and meet at the GVPD. Then, lights blazing and sirens blaring, they drive to the KARE 11 Toys For Tots drop-off site in time for the 5 pm news program.

2025 Toys For Tots

Bring new, unwrapped toys to the GVPD at 7700 Golden Valley Rd (open Mon–Fri, 8–4:30 pm) by 3 pm Dec 12. The GVPD cannot accept monetary donations.

Watch The Motorcade

Dec 12  |  4:45–5:15 pm
The motorcade starts at the GVPD and follows Golden Valley Rd to Boone Ave/General Mills Blvd to KARE 11.

GVPD and other city staff invite kids and families to a festive Halloween atmosphere with trick-or-treating from creatively decorated trunks. Attendees can participate in costume contests and enjoy performances by the Teddy Bear Band. 

Additionally, the event includes a toy drive for PRISM, encouraging donations of new, unwrapped toys for all ages.

2026 Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct 31 | 11 am–1 pm

Free and for all ages.
City Hall Parking Lot