EAST BANK PUBLIC SAFETY

Minneapolis Police Department (MPD)

All of our East Bank neighborhoods are part of the Second Precinct of the Minneapolis Police Department. Our dedicated Community Crime Prevention Specialist for the 2nd Precinct is Teila Zoller. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, feel free to reach out to her at:

To ensure safety in your neighborhood, here are some valuable tips: Stay alert and aware of your surroundings, get to know your neighbors, and reduce opportunities for crime. Remember to lock all doors and windows at home, in your garage, and in your car; remove valuables from your vehicle; secure your bike to a sturdy object using a quality lock; and always report any suspicious activity by calling 911 immediately.

2nd Precinct Advisory Council (2-PAC)

2-PAC offers a place where Eastside residents and First Responders can come together to share their concerns and needs. They welcome residents, business owners, and other stakeholders who are concerned about crime, livability issues, and more, to coordinate responses with our First Responders.  Their goals are to facilitate information exchange and to increase safety. 

Walking toward the future, together:  

2-PAC has not had a  planning board since 2020 when Covid interrupted a lot of people's lives. They need more people to bring their energy and ideas about creating a better 2-PAC. 

Being on a planning board is an extra 1-2 hour meeting to add to your month, but look at what you get back:  

  • safety, 

  • a stronger community, 

  • getting to know the good people near you,

  •  learning where to get help when you need it,

  •  finding resources you never knew you already have.

For More Information about 2-PAC

Visit: https://courtwatch2pac.com/

Email: emilieinmpls@gmail.com

University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD)

As our neighborhoods are located near the University of Minnesota, the University Police Department (UMPD) also plays a key role in ensuring safety. The best point of contact for our area is the Community Engagement Liaison, Nicholas Juarez. You can reach him at:

For general inquiries or non-emergency concerns, you can contact UMPD at:

  • Email: police@umn.edu

  • Non-Emergency Phone: 612-624-COPS

  • Emergency: Dial 911

  • Address: 511 Washington Avenue SE, Room 100, Transportation and Safety Building, Minneapolis, MN 55455

A unique service offered by UMPD is SAFE WALK, a free walking and biking security escort service available to students, staff, faculty, and visitors. This service provides security escorts to and from campus locations and nearby neighborhoods. Trained student security monitors are equipped with First Aid, CPR, AED training, a First Aid Kit, and a portable police radio for emergencies. To request an escort, call 612-624-WALK or 4-WALK from any campus phone before your desired departure time. This service is available to everyone, not just students. For more details, visit UMN Security.