THIS SUMMER SAFEGUARD YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR BELONGINGS
Have an amazing and safe summer!
Please continue to CALL 911 to report criminal or suspicious activity. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhoods safe.
PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS
Night to Unite, Tuesday, August 5 - Register your Block Party Now!
Improve your neighborhood safety – have fun with neighbors – build community!
- Register your Block Party by Tuesday, July 29.
- Request visits from Police and Fire Depts and city staff
- Public Works will deliver street barricades
- Police Dept will deliver ice cream certificates
- We will provide block lists to the SAFD, Mayor, City Council and City staff
More info and to register online: savmn.com/night2unite
Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics
Several members of our Police and Fire Departments participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, June 20. Our team received the torch from New Brighton Police Department in front of Saint Anthony Village City Hall and then ran the torch to the Walmart in Roseville, where it was handed off to members of the Roseville Police Department.
Safety Camp with St. Anthony Police and Fire
Our 2025 Safety Camp hosted 62 children over two days in June – our highest number of students signed up, post-covid. A big thank you to the Hennepin and Ramsey County Sheriff's offices, University of Minnesota Public Safety, and Hennepin County Emergency Medical Services for their help educating our community youth and serving up lots of fun.
Learn Hands-Only CPR for FREE!
Contact our Fire Department, 612-782-3408 or email Deputy Fire Chief, Mattie Jaros (mattie.jaros@savmn.com)
Planning Vacation? Make a House Watch Request:
When going out of town, Saint Anthony Village Police Officers will check on your home. Fill out out our House Watch Request Information, and info will be forwarded to our patrol officers.
Tips: While you are gone, arrange for someone to pick up your newspaper/mail or have it held at the post office. During winter months have someone shovel while you are gone.
LINK TO REQUEST FORM
Recreational Fire Permit Requirements
A permit is required for campfires in Saint Anthony Village. Permit applications can be submitted online, and are valid for five years.
- Only dry wood or charcoal can be burned.
- Burning treated or painted wood, construction debris, household materials, or yard waste is not allowed.
- Fires must be extinguished before leaving site, and cannot be left unattended or allowed to smolder.
- No burning when the air quality index is greater than 50, or when winds are greater than 20 mph.
- To see the full list of regulations and apply for a permit visit: savmn.com/recreationalfires
STAFF UPDATES
Welcome Office Support Specialist Maddie Kujawa
Maddie joined our Police Department in April. Most recently Maddie worked as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher for Minneapolis Police. She has also been a Medical Dispatcher for M Health Fairview. Maddie grew up in Woodbury, was an EMT and lives in Shoreview with her husband and daughter.
SUMMER TO-DO LIST: Protect your valuables
As summer weather arrives, so do many summer-long outdoor projects! From gardening to construction, automotive projects to paint, we are all ready to put our warm weather honey-do list in our rear view, so we can get out and enjoy all that a beautiful sunny summer has to offer! Unfortunately, warm weather also often inspires local thieves. Many summer projects require expensive, hard-to-come-by tools and materials that are the favorite targets of those looking to make a quick score off of your summer outdoor adventures. Here’s a few tips and reminders as we all head into what promises to be a beautiful outdoor season.
1. PROTECT YOUR TOOLS – They are portable, easy to hide, easy to sell, and fetch top dollar at local pawn shops and online marketplaces. Help SAPD get your tools back with simple measures. Write down your serial numbers (most popular brands stamp their power tools with serial numbers), to make recovering your favorite tools easier for law enforcement. Battery packs are expensive and often targeted by thieves. Mark them uniquely, photograph them and their serial numbers, and save the images in a separate phone album — just in case they’re stolen.
2. SAFEGUARD YOUR CARS – Today’s autos are hard to take, but not impossible. Beautiful classic cars without anti-theft devices, however, are much easier to steal.
Do NOT to leave cars running, ESPECIALLY in the summer and be sure to take keys with you, and don’t leave them in a detached garage. “Up-tech” your classic investment with bluetooth tracking tags and invest in a personal GPS device.
3. SECURE YOUR BICYLES AND SCOOTERS – Bikes are always a popular item for opportunistic thieves.
Photograph bike, and record the serial number to increase recovery chances by law enforcement thru field contacts and pawn investigations. Invest in a solid “U lock” style lock, which is very hard to cut off, and will often deter a would-be thief. Hide a bluetooth tracking tag inside bike frame or seat. Don’t leave bike unattended, close your garage door!
4. POPULAR AMONG THIEVES – Photograph valuable items like fishing gear, boat electronics,
and sports equipment — some can cost hundreds or even thousands to replace. Mark them uniquely so they’re easier to identify if lost or stolen.
5. CONSIDER A HOME CAMERA SYSTEM
Investing in a camera system can deter crime and help neighbors identify suspicious or dangerous individuals in the community. While not cheap, these systems can save you thousands and help prevent you from becoming the next victim.
ENJOY THE WATER SAFELY – Prevent downing risks.
Swimming is a fun and healthy activity, but it comes with real risks — especially for children. Make water safety a top priority for families, caregivers, and swimmers of all ages. Drowning can happen quickly and silently, often in just seconds, even in shallow water or familiar settings like backyard pools. That’s why understanding general swimming safety guidelines is essential before heading into the water. To stay safe, always swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards when possible. Never swim alone, and closely supervise children at all times— “water watchers” should avoid distractions like phones.
Be Water-Wise
- Enroll kids and adults in swimming lessons to build confidence and skills.
- Make sure inexperienced swimmers wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.
- Avoid rough play in the water.
- Check the water depth before diving—only dive in designated deep-water areas.
- Learn CPR and basic rescue skills in case of an emergency.
Taking these simple but critical steps can help ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for everyone.
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