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A Schedule That Balances Home/Work Life

Officers work a 2-on-2-off; 5-on-5-off schedule. 11 hour shift times and every other weekend off.

Specialty Assignments

Traffic Safety Officer
Investigations Rotation
Lake Minnetonka SWAT Team
CounterAct at…

Electric Two-Wheel Vehicle Guide

Electric Two-Wheel Vehicle Guide (PDF file)

Please click on the above link to view the PDF file.

Two-Wheel Vehicle Guide: Definitions
Operation of bicycle
Licenses; types, endorsements, restrictions…


A Schedule That Balances Home/Work Life

Officers work a 2-on-2-off; 5-on-5-off schedule. 11 hour shift times and every other weekend off.

Specialty Assignments

  • Traffic Safety Officer
  • Investigations Rotation
  • Lake Minnetonka SWAT Team
  • CounterAct at our two Elementary Schools

Employee Wellness Program

  • Annual mental health check-ins – Up to 5 additional sessions provided for employees + spouse/partner
  • Work-out on duty
  • Employee challenges for some friendly competition

Special Events Year-Round

Event pay at $95 per hour with 4 hour minimum

Department Events

  • Polar Plunge in Lake Minnetonka
  • Cops & Bobbers on Lake Minnetonka
  • Night to Unite
  • Citizens Academy
  • Open House
  • Operation Gumdrop


Electric Two-Wheel Vehicle Guide

Electric Two-Wheel Vehicle Guide (PDF file)

Please click on the above link to view the PDF file.

  • Two-Wheel Vehicle Guide: Definitions
  • Operation of bicycle
  • Licenses; types, endorsements, restrictions
  • Operation requirements; local regulation,
  • Youthful operators; prohibitions
  • Criminal jurisdiction, penalties
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