Last night, a car was stopped for speeding (18 over) & for running a red light. The driver was found to be 2x the legal limit & sadly had 5 kids in the car, all under 6 & not belted or in a child seat. Officers no doubt saved several lives w/this stop.
#DriveSober
,
#DriveSmart
I’ve heard of Easter chicks but have you heard of an Easter eagle? Officer Oelrich and Sgt. Murray are pictured with the bald eagle who was found injured. He was safely transported to the Raptor Center.
It’s a big day for this good boy! We wish a happy 3rd birthday to K-9 Blaze. We think an extra belly scratch and plenty of treats are in order for tonight! 🎂
Please welcome two of our newest officers. Officers Karen Smith and Riley Yule. Both have been promoted from Community Service Officers. Good luck on your training!
Meet Officer Kelly Gillet, our newest officer who was sworn in today. Welcome to Burnsville PD. She will start training next week. Help us welcome her to Burnsville!
Happy Holidays from your frozen Burnsville crew! If you must go outside, please dress appropriately. -2* without the windchill is fun for no one! Stay warm everybody❄️☃️
Yesterday we didn’t have a name for our newest member of the PD. Today however, we are happy to let you know Blaze is joining our team and will be training with our new K-9 handler Officer Pfaff.
And as we welcome a new face, we say good bye to Officer Gregg Enos, Badge 67. He’s logging off for the last time after 27 years of service. Thank you Gregg!! Enjoy retirement, you’ve earned it!!!
It is with sadness I report Officer Archambault’s retired K-9 partner, Echo had to be put down today after health issues. Echo served as Officer B. Archambault’s partner for 8 years & was a dedicated member of the Bville PD who put himself in harms way to protect others. RIP Echo
Community Service Officer Dostal was able to pull this cute little kitten to safety. The kitten fell down into an 8 inch pipe and was not able to get out. We are happy to report the kitten is doing fine.
We are responding to a report of a weapon at the high school. No injuries have been reported and officers are on scene. Please stay away from the area so we can ensure everyone is safe. We will update once we have more information.
Officer Pfaff just picked up the newest member of the Burnsville Police K-9 unit. The two will be off to training for approximately 12 weeks before they hit the streets! We wish them well!!
Earlier this afternoon one of our officers was involved in a collision at the intersection of Travelers Trail and Nicollet Ave while responding lights and sirens to a medical call. We are happy to report the officer is bruised up but uninjured.
Officer Seiler found this sweet girl this afternoon. She was found near the Burnsville Ice Center. If you’re looking for her give us a call and we will let you know where she is. I’m sure she is missing her family.
This dual has successfully made their way though a rigorous 12 week training academy. Today they graduate and in honor of graduation, Blaze will work his first shift on the road tonight for a couple of hours. Congratulations K-9 handler Pfaff and Blaze!
We may not have TikTok but that didn’t stop Officer Hendrickson from accepting the challenge. Thanks for the fun chalk hopscotch and chalk art outside the police department.
@ALovelyLife
Sometimes you need to get creative when cleaning up after others. A couple officers took it upon themselves to clean up the Orange Line Station and return items to where they belong.
“Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for” it’s Samantha’s 9th Birthday! We hope your birthday parade was the greatest show as everyone lit up the roadway just for you!! Happy Birthday Samantha!
We would like to thank one of our very own, Officer Swope who wrapped up a 9 yr career with the Army National Guard. He served a yr tour in Afghanistan & several mobilizations throughout the US. He is most looking forward to spending time with family. Thank you Officer Swope.
After 30 years in one department,
@BurnsvillePD
Chief Eric Gieseke is retiring today.
Thank you, Chief Gieseke, for your service to the Burnsville community!
Read about Gieseke's career & accomplishments in the Spring Burnsville Bulletin at
During the start pandemic, officers were split into teams to limit exposure throughout the PD. Today is A Team Day Shift’s last day together before we go back to our normal schedule rotation. What a blast it was working together but we have officially reached
#endoftour
Officer Oelrich responded to a theft report in May regarding multiple bikes being stolen from a family. Bikes for cops by
@MinneapolisPD
donated a Target gift which replaced the stolen bikes with brand new ones. Thank you Officer Oelrich and Minneapolis PD for their kind gesture!
Have you seen Ollie? He was inside a stolen red colored 2000 Honda Civic w/ MN plate: NNC853. The incident occurred on 9/3 around 6 pm. Ollie is a 3-year-old Dachshund w/ light blonde hair on the backside of his head. Please, if you see Ollie or the veh, call 911.
2019 Officer of the year goes to Officer Roy Gutzman. Hopefully we can celebrate all his hard work a little later this year. Congratulations Officer Gutzman!
Sophina stopped by the PD to drop off some cookies & take a tour of the PD. Sophina not only loves police, she raises money to purchase Wrestling4Life coins to give to 1st responders. A suicide prevention # is listed on the coins that 1st responders can call in times of need.
Someone pointed out that we have not introduced ourselves. Here we are, selfie style! Officer Hendrickson has worked for BPD for 4 years, while Officer Sandifer has been here for 3. We are commonly referred to as
#squadbestie
.. I am sure you can assume why!
#mnvracops
Hello! We are trying identify this female. Do you know who she is? If so, can you please call the Burnsville PD through dispatch. She is safe & here at the PD. and we would like to get her back home! She is non verbal and was found in the area of Burnsville Pkwy/Co Rd 5.
Friends fur ever! These 5 pups were all adopted by BVPD Officers & BV Animal Control after responding to a call where a car was returned w/15 dogs inside. A momma dog & 14 pups (2 liters) were inside. They fell in love & adopted them after waiting to see if they would be claimed
We’re celebrating a retirement today! K-9 Jet is retiring after six years of service to the city! K-9 Jet served with Officer Olson assisting and keeping Officers safe daily! Jet will spend retirement enjoying pup cups and chasing squirrels. Thank you K-9 Jet for your service!
K9 Jet joined us for briefing today! Jet has been with his handler Officer Lauren Smith for 3.5 years and works the overnight shift! He has been a great asset to our department! Say Hi to K9 Jet 😃
This little one wondered away and showed up
@BurnsvilleHS
. I guess he/she didn’t know school was out for the summer! SRO Jimenez to the rescue! The goat was returned safely back to it’s house!
K-9 Jet is relaxing at home before shift tonight, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. He didn’t like the Santa hat but tolerates the antlers! We think he looks pretty darn cute.
Don’t drink and drive. One arrested for criminal vehicular operation (DWI), and one transported to the hospital with minor injuries. This all could have been avoided with a
#soberride
. Slow down and watch the road.
After a bike theft this morning, Officer Jimenez grabbed a bike he had at his house and replaced the stolen bike. Thank you Officer Jimenez for helping this person get a new set of wheels!
Check out how cute 7 day old baby Ethan is. He and his parents came in for a car seat check. Did you know Burnsville PD offers free car seat checks once a month? Little Ethan can ride home safely now! Call us for more information!
Thank you Officer Chris Goodreau, badge
#4573
for the last 24 yrs of service protecting the citizens and community of Burnsville. We wish you nothing but the best in your retirement! We will miss you!
On the evening of 2/20, employees of McDonalds in Burnsville were assaulted by a customer with bear mace. This morning, 2/23, the suspect vehicle and suspect were located by Brooklyn Park PD. Suspect jailed on assault charges.
#teamwork
At approximately 3 pm on Sunday, April 18, the Burnsville Police Department was involved with an officer-involved shooting near Interstate 35W and County Road 13 resulting in the death of a
carjacking suspect. Learn more:
Please welcome the newest member of the BPD, Officer Teske’s new partner, Maverick! Maverick is from Hungary & is a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. They will start their training with St. Paul PD before they hit the streets here in Burnsville! Welcome Maverick!
Thank you to Dick's Sporting Goods in Burnsville
@DICKS
for partnering with us. They donated basketballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, and footballs for us to distribute!
Our newest two officers are ready to start the field training process. Help us welcome Officer Seiler and Officer Twaroski standing with Chief Schwartz.
Another busy end to day shift. Calls for service continue to pile up as the afternoon went on. Officer Hendrickson finished the day with checking for a missing juvenile, taking multiple theft reports, and assisting a family with locating an adult son. Thanks for joining!
#mnvra
Police teams have completed their search of the high school. No weapon was found. Investigative team will continue to look into the report. School district will be coordinating a plan for student release.
Officer Lauren Smith and K9 Jet took 2nd place overall in apprehension work at the USPCA K9 trials this week in Eagan. There were 69 total dogs in the trials. Congratulations to Officer Smith and K9 Jet in a job well done!!!
Burnsville Officers would like to thank Mr. Prom who saw a fully engulfed trash can leaning against a residence. Mr. Prom grabbed the barrel & moved it from the house & used his bare feet to stomp out the trail of fire which caused burns to his feet. Thank you! Job well done sir!
FTO Medlicott (Right) and trainee Officer Rosenberry along with other BPD officers assist State Patrol with a suspect who fled an accident. Suspect located in Kraemer Nature Preserve and turned over to troopers. Officers a little wet and dirty but all ok!
Hi Burnsville! As we enter July, a friendly reminder to be considerate with the fireworks. Please use only those that are legal, and remember there are some, like kids, who go to bed early. Thank you!
Day shift has been a little busy today, however, I was able to snap this picture before these two head back out. Policing in the 21st century during a pandemic!
#MNcopsVRA
Just a reminder that this week cops will be on school buses looking for distracted driving in Eagan. This operation is aimed to curb dangerous behavior around school buses. Drive safe and don’t get “Busted by the Bus”
Good morning Burnsville. An early morning storm has taken out quite a few trees and branches. Many of the trees have fallen into the roadway. Officers have called the streets department who are on the way to help us out. Please be patient as there are lots of blockages.
☃️❄️☃️‘Tis the season for roads turning into skating rinks! Roads are rather slick this morning so please drive safe, slow down, and give yourself time in your travels.
Update on the crash this morning, we can confirm that a 22 year old male and 22 year old female are deceased. A 17 year old male and 17 year old female were transported to HCMC for their injuries. Our thoughts are with all the families affected by this horrible tragedy.
After 20 years as the lead Burnsville Chaplain, John Campbell is retiring. Thank you for your service helping so many people over the years. We hope you enjoy your retirement.
Just a friendly reminder, try to ensure your vehicles are locked and valuables are secured when you go into businesses and restaurants. Dealing with thefts from vehicles in the area of County Road 42 and Plymouth Avenue.
After 18 yrs as a Burnsville Police Officer Det. Jeff Klingfus is retiring. We wish you nothing but the best! Congratulations and enjoy your retirement.