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Community Outreach & Events
The Farmington Police Department offers a number of community programs and services to our residents annually. The Community Engagement Team will continue those services and strive to provide positive community relations through proactive policing techniques. The team will be coordinating visits to events such as:
- Police department tours
- Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts meetings
- Senior center visits
- Birthday party visits
- Open houses
- Other inquiries
If you have questions or would like to schedule one of the events listed above, please email the Community Engagement Team. A member of the team will be in contact with you in a timely manner. The team includes Sergeant Cassie Redmond-Palo, Officers Megan Chu, Bradyn Willford, Gavin Janovsky, August Kewitsch, Kyle Miller and K-9 Moose, and CSO Claire Kennedy.
From the Citizen's Academy to Toys for Town, the department participates in events year-round to promote a safe community and create ties in the community. Click on the titles below for program and event information.
Program Details
Toys for Town is an annual toy drive organized by the Farmington Police Department to help make the holiday season special for children in our community. The program provides local families a holiday meal kit and gifts for their children. In 2024, there were 450 children from 140 families that benefited from this program. The police department is anticipating similar numbers in 2025.
This year, the Farmington Police Department is setting an ambitious fundraising goal of $35,000. This goal allows for purchasing of food for the families and gift cards for the teens. Along with the fundraising goal, collection bins for unwrapped toy donations have been set out at area businesses and city buildings. (See full list of locations below). They will be available until Monday, Dec. 8. In addition, monetary donations to the Toys for Town program will be accepted at the police department.
Requests
If your family needs this program, Email Toys for Town Requests and a link to the survey will be sent to you. Fill out one survey for each child and delivery with instructions will be sent. Sign up will run through Monday, Dec. 8.
Eligibility: You must live within the Farmington School District and/or your child(ren) must attend a Farmington school to be eligible for Toys for Town. Children must be under 18 or still currently enrolled in the Farmington School District. Staff will review eligibility for the program.
Wrapping Day
Volunteers are needed to wrap and deliver toys on Saturday, Dec. 13. The wrapping event will be held at Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave., starting at 9 am. Just show up at 9 am ready to wrap!
Toy Donation Drop-Off Locations
Please complete the Toy Drop Off Location Form if your business or organization is interested in being a toy drop-off location for Toys for Town. Farmington addresses unless otherwise noted
City Buildings
- Farmington City Hall, 430 Third St.
- Farmington Liquors, 18350 Pilot Knob Rd.
- Farmington Liquors, 923 Eighth St. Suite #945
- Farmington Police Department, 19500 Municipal Dr.
- Rambling River Center, 325 Oak St.
School Buildings
- Akin Road Elementary, 5231 195th St. W
- Boeckman Middle School, 800 Denmark Ave.
- Dodge Middle School, 4200 208th St. W
- Farmington Community Education, 6100 195th St. W
- Great Oaks Academy, 115 Elm St.
- Meadowview Elementary, 6100 195th St. W
- Riverview Elementary School, 4100 208th St. W
Churches
- Farmington Lutheran Church, 20600 Akin Rd.
- Homestead Community Church, 344 Third St.
- St. Michael's Catholic Church, 22120 Denmark Ave.
Downtown Businesses
- American Family Insurance, 402 Third St.
- Aubrey's Appliance Center, 821 Third St.
- Beans & Boots, 408 3rd Street
- Celt's Pub and Grill, 200 Third St.
- Dakota County Library, 508 Third St.
- Dakota Electric, 4300 220th St. W
- Farmington Lanes, 27 Fifth St.
- Gerster Jewelers, 332 Third St.
- Heavenly Hair, 319 Fourth St.
- Holly's Dance & Mentorship, 306 Oak St.
- Kemps, 15 Fourth St.
- Legacy of Farmington, 22300 Denmark Ave.
- Market on Oak and Town Sports, 331 Third St.
- Old National Bank, 324 Oak St.
- Premier Bank, 316 Oak St.
- State Farm, 431 Third St. #2
- Sweet Kneads Farmington Bakery, 212 Oak St.
- Synergy Dance Studio, 109 Elm St.
Highway 3 Corridor
- AnyTime Fitness, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- Beacon Pointe Advisors, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- BlueNose Coffee, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- Bourbon Butcher, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- Castle Rock Bank, 22140 Chippendale Ave.
- Dakota County Lumber, 28 Eighth St.
- Family Chiropractic, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- Farmington Veterinary Clinic, 645 Eighth St.
- FarmTown Brew Hall, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- Landmark Wealth Management, 20700 Chippendale Ave
- Midwest Dental, 20700 Chippendale Ave.
- Minnwest Bank, 3380 Vermillion River Trl.
- Pellicci Ace Hardware, 3560 213th St. W
North Businesses
- Crossfit Calypso, 21210 Eaton Ave.
- CVS Pharmacy, 19605 Pilot Knob Rd.
Other Locations
- APPRO Development, 21476 Grenada Ave Lakeville
- BTD Metal Work, 21350 Cedar Ave., Lakeville
- Children's Dental, 17677 Cedar Ave., Lakeville
- Genesis Chiropractic, 4678 Slater Rd. Eagan.
- Minnesota Energy Resources, 2685 145th Street West, Rosemount
- Scott Chiropractic Clinic, 15067 Crestone Ave., Rosemount
The Farmington Police Department thanks everyone who made a contribution and/or volunteered last year. You helped make the season special for families in our community! We are looking forward to your participation this year and appreciate all you do for the community.
During the month of October, the Farmington Police Department will, again, participate in the Pink Patch Project. This initiative is a public awareness campaign designed to raise awareness and money for cancer. This is accomplished by creating a pink version of the police department's patch, coin, or other memorabilia. The program originated in 2013 at a California police agency and focused on breast cancer. Today the concept has spread to hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout the world and raises money for a variety of cancer-related causes and charities.
In 2019, the Farmington Police Department joined several other Dakota County agencies in the project. Farmington partnered with the American Cancer Society to help raise money and awareness for cancer as well as provide support to cancer patients and survivors.
In 2024, Farmington participated in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at the Mall of America. Farmington also participated in the collector trade show hosted by the Rosemount Police Department. This event raised additional money for the American Cancer Society by selling tables to merchandise collectors who were looking to sell police memorabilia in a swap show-style setting. At the end of the 2024 campaign, Farmington presented a check for over $3,000 to the American Cancer Society.
Pink Patch Merchandise
All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For inquiries and pre-orders email FPD Pink Patch.
Merch | Price |
| Baseball Hat | $25 |
| Beanie | $20 |
| Patch | $10 |
| Mini Patch | $5 |
| Stanley Tumbler | Pre-Order ONLY |
Coffee with Cops
Wednesday, Oct. 8
8-10 am
Beans & Boots Coffee
Start your morning with great coffee and even better conversation! Swing by, grab a Pink Patch Drink (or your go-to favorite), Pink Patch merch and chat with the Farmington PD in a relaxed, friendly setting. All proceeds go to support breast cancer research.
National Police Week Open House
Saturday, May 16
11 am to 2 pm
Farmington Police Department, 19500 Municipal Drive
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week that the date falls on as Police Week. Decades later, the event known as National Police Week, has grown to a series of events, which attract thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers to our Nation's Capital each year.
In recognition of National Police Week, the Farmington Police Department will hold an annual open house. Please join us for Police Department and South Metro SWAT Team vehicle tours, K-9 demonstrations, and more.
Don't forget to bring your food donation to Stuff the Squad for Farmington Food Shelf!
Like the department on Facebook for more event information.
The annual National Night Out (NNO) event is on the first Tuesday in August! Police and fire are excited to visit neighborhood celebrations again. Request a visit using our National Night Out form during the month of July. This year we will continue the tradition of collecting items for the Farmington Food Shelf. Let's see how many pounds of donations we can get! Find the food shelf's most needed food, personal care, and cleaning items.
This annual event was created to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention and generate support for police programs. NNO enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Visit the NATW website for a free organizational kit filled with "how-to" materials.
Helmet Heroes
Saturday, June 6
9 am to 11 am
Farmington Lutheran Church Parking Lot
Join Farmington Police Department and Farmington Parks & Recreation Department for a fun bike event! Free helmets will be provided (limited supply - so we ask that you pre-register). There will also be a bike safety clinic, bike repair instruction, bike helmet fitting, bike rodeo, and will end with a bike ride. Bring the whole family and your bicycles! Approximate start time of the bike ride will be at 10 am.
Children's Minnesota is providing the helmets and helmet fitting. Farmstead Bike Shop will be discussing bike repair/care and providing a bike rodeo. Don't forget to bring your bike!
This event is free, and we encourage Farmington residents and students of Farmington ISD 192 to attend.
Helmet Heroes pre-registration is available starting Saturday, March 14.
Citizen's Police Academy
Wednesdays, March 25 - May 6
6-9 pm
Farmington Police Department, 19500 Municipal Drive
Have you ever wanted to get a peek behind the curtain at your local police department? Well, you're in luck! The Farmington Police Department is pleased to announce that we will be accepting applications for our biennial Citizen's Police Academy.
Depending on the topic and the level of student engagement, classes could run anywhere from one to two hours. Some topics that may be covered are Patrol Operations (crimes in progress, impaired driving, mental health/crisis response, etc.), Investigations (interview and interrogation, crime scene processing, specialized equipment, etc.), SWAT Operations, Dispatch Operations, Administrative roles and functions, and more.
Participation will be limited and as such, Farmington residents and business owners will be given first priority. Must be 18 to apply, however, interested persons 16 and 17 years old will be permitted with parental permission if seating is available. Applicants must consent to a brief background check before their seat is confirmed.
Citizens Police Academy Online Application - Applications due Monday, March 16!
TBD 2026
Chill Ice Cream Studio’s NEW owners are excited to continue the partnership with Farmington Police Department on this event. This will be the fourth straight year. This is your chance to hang out with Farmington PD and get a free scoop of ice cream! Check out a squad car, pose for a photo, and meet your local officers.