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South Lake Minnetonka Police District
Shorewood has a Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of Excelsior, Tonka Bay, and Greenwood to provide police protection through SLMPD.
Brian Litsey, Police Chief
- 24150 Smithtown Rd
Shorewood MN 55331
Juvenile Curfew
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department would like to remind kids and parents that the Hennepin County Curfew law must be observed, and will be enforced by the SLMPD.
The law dictates the following by age:
- Under 12 - 9:00 PM weekdays, 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday
- 12 to 14 – 10:00 PM weekdays, 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday
- 15 to 17 – 11:00 PM weekdays, midnight Friday and Saturday
Exceptions are as follows:
The juvenile is accompanied by a parent/guardian or other responsible adult, is engaged in lawful employment or is going to or from work, is involved in an emergency situation, is going to/attending/returning from an official school, religious, or other activity sponsored and/or supervised by a public entity or civic organization, is on an errand at the direction of a parent/guardian, or is on the boulevard or sidewalk abutting the property of the juvenile’s residence.
The complete ordinance can be viewed on-line at www.co.hennepin.mn.us. Click on “Ordinances” under the “Reference” section and go to ordinance 16.
Minnesota's Night To Unite
Although most South Lake area residents feel fairly safe from criminal activity, crime does occur in this area. One of the best ways to keep it from affecting you and your neighbors is to get to know each other, even if it is just on a casual basis. Minnesota's Night To Unite (MNTU) provides an excellent opportunity for neighbors to become better acquainted. Along with the traditional display of outdoor lights and front porch vigils, cities and neighborhoods celebrate MNTU with a variety of evening events and activities such as block parties, cookouts, and visits from the police and fire departments. MNTU is an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable way to promote neighborhood spirit and police-citizen partnerships in the fight to keep our communities safe. The benefits your neighborhood will derive from MNTU will most certainly extend beyond the one night.
The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department encourages you to organize a Night To Unite activity in your neighborhood. Members of the SLMPD are making themselves available to stop by these activities to answer questions, provide you with crime prevention tips, and get to know each other. Excelsior Fire District firefighters will also be visiting these block parties.
Please contact Community Service Supervisor David Hohertz at (952) 474-3261 to have SLMPD officers attend your event.
Excelsior Fire District
Shorewood is a member of the five-city Excelsior Fire District.
Scott Gerber, Excelsior Fire Chief
- 24100 Smithtown Rd
Shorewood MN 55331
Mound Fire Department
Fire Protection Services are contracted from Mound Fire Department for all Island residents.
Greg Pederson, Mound Fire Chief
- 5341 Maywood
Mound MN 55364