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Rochester Police Department (RPD) is pleased to share the 2025 dates and locations of Safe City Nights – a series of community engagement events across the City of Rochester where all are welcome.

This summer’s Safe City Nights will include four gatherings across the City. Each event will include free food and fun activities with police officers, firefighters and other public safety and City partners.

Dates & Locations

• June 10, 6-8 p.m.        Gibbs Elementary (5525 56th St NW)
• July 8, 6-8 p.m.           Jefferson Elementary (1201 10th Ave NE)
• July 22, 6-8 p.m.         Bishop Elementary (406 36th Ave NW)
• August 12, 6-8 p.m.    Franklin Elementary (1801 9th Ave SE)

RPD first launched Safe City Nights in 2019 with the purpose of building positive connections between police and community members.

“We really value the opportunity to engage with people of all ages throughout the City. Relationship-building initiatives like Safe City Nights are a key part of community policing, which focuses on working collaboratively to solve problems and enhance public safety,” shares Police Chief Jim Franklin.

Several public safety and City partners are participating in Safe City Nights, including Rochester Fire Department, Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service, Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Rochester Public Utilities, Public Works, Library and Parks and Recreation.

Activities & Attractions (will vary by event)

• K9 team demonstration
• Rochester Fire Department demonstration
• Live DJ
• Scavenger Hunt
• Giveaways

Safe City Nights is a community-wide endeavor, and everyone is invited to attend.

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Júntese con sus vecinos y el equipo del Departamento de Policía de Rochester para una noche de comida y actividades gratuitas.