Every year the EPPD invites former members of the Police Department to return for a lunch and annual meeting. Fifteen alumni attended this year’s event which was held on December 8. The meeting gave Chief Rob Reynolds the opportunity to provide a review of department activities from 2009 and a look ahead to 2010.
Those alumni who were sworn officers were also invited to attend a qualification shoot at the South Metro Training Facility in Edina. Once a retired officer passes the qualification shoot, they are licensed to carry a firearm in Minnesota.
The meeting is a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect with old colleagues and find out what’s new in the department. It’s also a chance for the newer officers to learn more about the origins of the department and maybe hear a few stories about the early days in Eden Prairie. The photo at left is from this year’s meeting and includes five of the six officers who founded the EPPD in 1973: (L to R ) Curt Oberlander, Bruce Wojack, Bill Blake, Les Bridger and Jack Hacking.
This year’s annual meeting also included a special presentation for the City’s long-time prosecutor, Jennifer Inz. Jennifer was awarded the Department’s Commendation Award for her 17 years of commitment to keeping Eden Prairie safe.
