News By Category: Police Department
Night To Unite Rescheduled To Oct 6
August 3, 2020
The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) wants to remind residents the annual Minnesota Night To Unite will not take place this week and is rescheduled to Oct 6. Residents should use this extra time to start planning! 
Beach Activity In Golden Valley Is Long-Time Issue
July 16, 2020
On the evening of Friday, July 10, the Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Police Department responded to complaints of potentially unsafe conditions and illegal activity at an unauthorized beach in Theodore Wirth Park. The City of Golden Valley received feedback and criticism about its actions, including the decision to take enforcement action, officer interactions with the beachgoers, and the use of drone surveillance. The City appreciates the feedback and wants to continue the dialogue by responding to some of the questions received.
GVFD Warns Residents To Be Careful This July Fourth
July 2, 2020
This July fourth, the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments are urging residents to celebrate safely.
GVPD Adds Policy, Practice, And Data Dashboard To City Website
June 18, 2020
The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) added a report dashboard to the City website to centralize it’s policies, practices, and data and to maintain a transparent and open relationship with community members.
GVPD Issues Situational Awareness Brief #14
June 4, 2020
The last week has been a difficult time for everyone, and the Golden Valley Police Department would like to thank you for following the curfew and respecting the importance of community pulling together. Reminder, the city--wide nighttime curfew goes into effect tonight at 10 pm until 4 am tomorrow morning.
City Extends Nighttime Curfew; GVPD Issues Situational Awareness Brief #13
June 3, 2020
The City of Golden Valley is extending its city-wide nighttime curfew for the next two nights. It will be in effect from 10 pm Wednesday, June 3 until 4 am Thursday, June 4, and from 10 pm Thursday, June 4 until 4 am Friday, June 5.
GVPD Issues Situational Awareness Brief #12
June 2, 2020
Just a reminder the city-wide curfew goes into effect tonight at 10 pm and lasts until 4 am tomorrow morning. Rest assured Golden Valley officers are at the ready to respond to routine 911 calls as well as any other situation should it arise. The Department will continue to monitor the situation and work with its partner agencies.
GVPD Issues Situational Awareness Brief #11
June 2, 2020
In the last 24 hours, the Golden Valley Police Department has responded to 80 calls for service, several of which were reporting suspicious activity. All were unfounded and no criminal acts were reported relating to recent events.
GVPD Issues Situational Awareness Brief #10
June 1, 2020
It’s been a quiet evening with no significant incidents to report. The curfew is now in effect until 4 am tomorrow morning. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated by our officers.
GVPD Issues Situational Awareness Brief #9
June 1, 2020
The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) continues to have additional officers on duty and has more than enough resources ready to handle regular 911 calls and any other incidents should they arise. The Department continues to work with other agencies and monitor the situation. The GVPD will update the community again later tonight.
