West St. Paul Police Department

06/16/2026

It’s time to start planning for Night to Unite on August 4th!

Whether your block prefers a neighborhood cookout, an easy ice cream social, or simple yard games, there is no wrong way to do it. The main goal is just to connect.

We will also have members of the West St. Paul Police Department, South Metro Fire, and our city council hitting the streets to talk crime prevention and listen to your neighborhood feedback. As a reminder, July 17th is the deadline to register your block party. You can register online now at https://wspmn.gov/375/Night-to-Unite

For additional questions, reach out to Sergeant Wood at [email protected]. What’s your block’s go-to party tradition? Let us know in the comments below!

06/11/2026

Head to the post below for more information on how to name our new K9!

🐾 YOU Could Help Name Our Next Police K9! 🐾

The West St. Paul Police K9 Foundation is excited to welcome a new four-legged officer to the team (YES, THAT IS HIM BELOW), and we're giving our community the chance to help choose their name!

💙 Here's how it works:

🐾 $10 Donation = 1 Name Submission
🐾 $25 Donation = 3 Name Submissions
🐾 $50 Donation = 7 Name Submissions
🐾 $100 Donation = VIP K9 Supporter Package
• 10 Name Submissions
• Photo with the new K9
• K9 Foundation Shirt
• Recognition as a Founding Supporter of our newest K9

📲 To enter, make your donation through our PayPal (www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZM5ZW6NCAZLDS) or Venmo () and include your K9 name suggestion(s) in the comments/memo field. If you're submitting multiple names, please list all of them in your donation comment.

Once submissions close, our K9 handlers will review all entries and select the finalists. One of those names could become the official name of our newest K9 officer!

Every donation directly supports our K9 program, helping provide veterinary care, training, equipment, and other essential needs for our K9 teams.

🐕‍🦺 This is your chance to be part of K9 history while supporting the dogs that help keep our community safe.

Submissions will close June 30th!

👇 Tell us in the comments if you're planning to submit a name!

🐾💙🚔

06/09/2026

Looking for free summer activities for the kids? We have you covered. Join us at Southview Park all summer long for games, food, resources, and fun.

We will be at Southview Park on select Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 275 Westview Dr, St Paul, MN 55118.

Every single week features a new activity and a different guest group, alongside free food and games for the kids. Parents can also stop by to connect with helpful resources on-site. There is no registration needed, so you can just show up and enjoy.

06/06/2026

Is everyone parade ready?! Night shift has been practicing for this all week!

Reminder - Charlton St will be closed in all directions from Runge Ln to Haskell St W before and during the parade. There is NO parking along this part of Charlton and all vehicles left on Charlton will be towed away. Please plan ahead.

06/04/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES for Saturday's Parade - Charlton St will be closed in all directions from Runge Ln to Haskell St W before and during the parade. There will no parking along this part of Charlton and all vehicles left on Charlton will be towed away. Please plan ahead.

06/03/2026

Traffic Tuesday is back!

Officer James asked around the station to find out everyone's biggest traffic pet peeves. Here’s what they had to say.

Now it's your turn—what's your biggest traffic pet peeve? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for the next Traffic Tuesday!

06/02/2026

Overdose alert! There has been an increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses in the past week, with a recent spike in the past 24 hours.

See the alert from the Dakota County Drug Task Force for more information!

For immediate help, call 911.

06/01/2026

Join the Dakota County Government Public Health Department and the Steve Rummler HOPE Network for a free, public Naloxone training session this Wednesday, June 3, from 6-7pm at Wentworth Library (199 Wentworth Ave. E).

Naloxone (NARCAN) is a life-saving medication that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose, quickly restoring normal breathing to someone in crisis. This training is open to all community members, parents, and anyone interested in learning how to save a life.

Participants will learn:
How to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose
Essential information about naloxone (NARCAN®)
Details on Steve's Law (Minnesota's Good Samaritan and Naloxone Legislation)

The session will include a demonstration of naloxone administration, and all participants will have the option to receive a free naloxone kit.

Register online here: https://Naloxone-ENG-6-26.eventbrite.com

For questions, contact James Johnson at [email protected]. To view additional training opportunities, visit www.dakotacountymn.gov and search "Substance Use Training."