National Police Week is Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18 2024 We will be represented by Chief Virgil Green, Assistant Chief Rudy Perez and Sergeant Kyle Toavs. Sgt. Toavs will be riding 250 miles representing Golden Valley PD in the police unity tour (on a bike) that helps raise money for fallen officers. Chief…
National Police Week is Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18 2024 We will be represented by Chief Virgil Green, Assistant Chief Rudy Perez and Sergeant Kyle Toavs. Sgt. Toavs will be riding 250 miles representing Golden Valley PD in the police unity tour (on a bike) that helps raise money for fallen officers. Chief…
National Police Week is Sunday, May 12 – Saturday, May 18 2024 We will be represented by Chief Virgil Green, Assistant Chief Rudy Perez and Sergeant Kyle Toavs. Sgt. Toavs will be riding 250 miles representing Golden Valley PD in the police unity tour (on a bike) that helps raise money for fallen officers. Chief…
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Five new Golden Valley police officers were sworn in at last night’s swearing in ceremony at Brookview. The GVPD welcomes new officers David Yang, Mark Bohnen, Jacob Welch, Stacy Lakotas, and John Adams. Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Dawanna Witt was a guest speaker at the event. Thank you to Golden…
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Jen and Terry met in jail! Jen was a Ramsey County Deputy working in the jail and Terry was a St. Paul Officer. They met when he brought people into jail. Jen joined Golden Valley in 2001 and Terry in 2002. Jen has held the ranks of Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant and Detective Sergeant. Terry…
Shop with a Cop had another successful year in 2022! Golden Valley officers helped the kids shop for family gifts at Ridgedale Target. The gifts were brought back to the police station where officers, GVCPF members and other volunteers helped the kids wrap and tag the packages. Lots of comradery and pizza made for an…
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Tuesday night an overflow group of officers, family and friends met with the city council for an exciting Award and Promotion ceremony. The speakers included Chief Virgil Green, Assist. Chief Alice White, and Assist. Chief of Operations Terry Sleavin. The evening started off with the recognition of our new employees in…
The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) has adopted the nationwide 9PM Routine campaign to educate residents about best safety practices like removing valuables from your car, locking your car, turning on outside lights, locking your home, and more. One focus area of the campaign is preventing vehicle theft. Red the tops below to ensure you’re…
Saturday, October 28, 2023Noon-3PM Ever wonder what a Trunk & Treat is? They are very big down south like Texas but it’s when people, businesses and organizations hand out treats (candy usually) to the kids and adults alike. Children can go from vehicle trunk to vehicle trunk for treats in a safe friendly environment. Most…