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Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July
Mdewakanton Public Safety (MPS) wishes all a happy Fourth of July and encourages everyone to celebrate safely this holiday weekend. Firework Safety Tips *Make sure fireworks are legal in your area ...

Practice Fire Safety This Summer
June is National Safety Month, but it is important to practice fire safety all summer long. Whether you are enjoying a fire, grilling out, or lighting off fireworks, follow these tips for a safe an...

Celebrate National EMS Week
National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week will celebrate its 51st anniversary this month, May 18-24, in recognition of all EMS practitioners and the vital work they do in our communities throu...

Honoring National Police Week
Mdewakanton Public Safety and Conservation and Enforcement join agencies across the country in recognizing National Police Week (May 11-17) and National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15). Signed...

Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Mdewakanton Public Safety would like to thank all public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and sacrifice during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Since 1981, Nati...

Be Prepared for Severe Weather This Year
Are you ready for severe weather? Mdewakanton Public Safety encourages you to observe Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 7-11, in an effort to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seas...

Practice Poison Prevention Safety
Did you know more than 90% of poison exposures occur in the home? In observance of National Poison Prevention Week, held March 16-22, make your family’s health a top priority all year long by pract...

Have a Spooky Safe Halloween
It’s Halloween season, which means pumpkins, candy, costumes, and, of course, trick-or-treating. As the sun progressively goes down sooner each day, make sure to prioritize safety when walking, bik...

Prioritize Smoke Alarms During Fire Prevention Week
Mdewakanton Public Safety and fire departments across the country will recognize Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, with a theme of “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You.” Smoke alarms are an impo...

Child Safety Wristbands
ATTENTION: PARENTS AND GUARDIANS The SMSC Wacipi and Mdewakanton Public Safety are offering free child safety wristbands to visitors to safely reunite lost children with their loved ones. Print you...

Severe Weather Awareness Week
Are you ready for severe weather? Once again this year, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and Mdewakanton Public Safety, in conjunction with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the...

Fire Prevention Week Open House
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Mdewakanton Public Safety at the Fire Prevention Week open house event last week. It is an honor to serve this Community and to work closely with so man...