Police Policies and Training

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The Minnetonka Police Department is governed by Minnetonka-specific policies and state and federal laws that establish rules of enforcement and promote a culture of respect between our officers and residents.

Each officer is required to participate in regular, extensive training to ensure an innovative and compassionate approach to law enforcement.

The sections below highlight policy and training areas of emphasis. Contact Police Chief Scott Boerboom at 952-939-8500 to learn more or ask questions.

Policies

Click on the titles below to view the full policies. Contact the police department to learn more about these policies or policies not highlighted here.

Asset Forfeiture

Automated License Plate Readers

Bias-Based Policing

Body Worn Cameras

Criminal Conduct on School Buses

Crisis Intervention Incidents

Domestic Abuse

Eyewitness Identification

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

First Amendment Assemblies

Hate or Prejudice Crimes

Informants

Missing Persons

Officer Response to Calls

Personnel Complaints

Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activity

Registered Predatory Offender

Sexual Assault Investigations

Training

Minnetonka Police personnel are required to participate in regular training that covers countless topics to enhance their ability to serve our community in a fair and just manner. Highlights and areas of emphasis are listed below.

Building trust in the community
Communications skills
Conflict management
Constitutional policing
Crisis management, response, negotiation and team training
Cultural awareness
De-escalation skills and persuasion
Diversity, inclusion and equity
Ethics and integrity
Implicit bias
Leadership
Mental health
Persuasion and de-escalation
Use of force – laws, standards and policies

The Minnetonka Police Department does not engage in warrior-style training of any kind.