News By Category: Police Department
Sign Up For GVPD University Citizen’s Academy
10-05-2018
Go behind the scenes with the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) at one of the upcoming Citizen’s Academy classes Nov 15, Jan 17, and Feb 21. 
18 Years Later, GVPD Is Still Looking For Answers
09-21-2018
On the morning of Sept 23, 2000, the body of Keke Jefferson-Moore was discovered in Wirth Lake in Golden Valley by two morning walkers. A call was made to local dispatch at 9:50 am advising the Golden Valley Police Department of a possible drowning. An autopsy determined Keke had been murdered. Nearly 20 years later, the case remains unsolved, but the GVPD is not giving up and the investigation is ongoing.
Have Coffee With A Cop Sept 18
09-11-2018
Stop by Covenant Village (5800 St Croix Ave N) Tues, Sept 18, 9 am-11 am for coffee and conversation with officers from the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD).
Public Safety In The Parks Adds One More Date
08-07-2018
This summer’s Public Safety In The Parks events were so popular that the Police and Fire Departments decided to add one more event. This encore event will be held at Schaper Park, Aug 9, 11 am.
Night To Unite Registration Deadline Extended
07-30-2018
The deadline to register your Night To Unite party has been extended to Fri, Aug 3, 11:59 pm.
Register Your Night To Unite Party Before July 27
07-03-2018
Register your block party before the July 27 deadline so the Police and Fire Departments can do their very best to send a representative to your party Aug 7.
Leave The Fireworks To The Professionals This July Fourth
06-27-2018
On average, fireworks cause more than 18,500 fires per year, including 1,300 structure fires, 300 vehicle fires, and nearly 17,000 outside and other fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Although using recreational fireworks can be seen as a fun activity around this time of year, safety is always the number one priority.
Theft From Vehicles Trending In Golden Valley
06-27-2018
Summer has arrived and so has the increase in theft from vehicles. In the last week, the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) has taken more than a dozen reports of theft from UNLOCKED vehicles that were parked in driveways overnight. The majority of the thefts have been within
City’s Use Of Social Media Growing Quickly
06-19-2018
In addition to the recently created City of Golden Valley Twitter account, the Golden Valley Police Department has rolled out its own Twitter account in hopes of keeping residents better informed about police activity, community events, and emergencies.
Public Safety In The Parks Starting Next Week
06-14-2018
As an effort to make better connections with children and parents in Golden Valley, the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments make frequent trips to parks around the city during the summer. Since its inception in 2010, Public Safety In The Parks has become a popular tradition that is helping strengthen relationships and communities every year.
