Minnetonka Chief To Participate In Community Policing Virtual Town Hall

Press release from the City of Minnetonka:

February 16, 2021

Minnetonka Chief of Police Scott Boerboom will participate in a virtual town hall forum Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Boerboom and other neighboring chiefs will discuss community policing and answer questions from the online audience.

“We have had the opportunity to take part in number of events like this the past few months,” Boerboom said. “They are always well attended and cover topics that are fresh on the minds of our residents. We end up talking about current events that happen locally and nationally because citizens really want to understand how police prepare and train for them.”

The forum will be streamed via Facebook Live and Zoom. It’s sponsored by the Hopkins Race and Equity Initiative and will feature Boerboom, Hopkins Chief Brent Johnson and Chief Mike Harcey of St. Louis Park. View this flyer to learn more and access the online streams.

“I hope people will take the time to join us,” Boerboom said. “Each session has been a great opportunity to build new relationships. We saw a need back in 2016 to reach out in different ways and connect with people who do not always have a strong voice in our community.”

To gain a better understanding of all voices in Minnetonka, and to learn where change is needed, the Minnetonka Police Department meets regularly with local faith leaders and communities of color, and is engaged with numerous community groups and initiatives. Visit our website to learn more.

This press release was produced by the City of Minnetonka. The views expressed here are the author’s own.