Farmington Feed: Police Captains E70
Monday, October 20, 2025
Introduction of new Police Department Captains
Police career motivation and history
Police leadership roles and administrative responsibilities
Community engagement and police-community relations
History and logistics of Toys for Town
E-bike and E-scooter safety regulations
Police bike patrol program
Winter parking restrictions
Pink Patch Project details
Notable Quotes (2)
The community is very supportive. City council is great. You hear about a lot of other communities where it's like the city's against them, but in here it's been great.
Community RelationsDescribing the local environment.
If you're going 15-20 m an hour on a trail and you collide with a pedestrian, that can be very bad.
Public SafetyWarning about e-bike speeds on trails.
People (4)
Karen HajnikiCommunications Specialist
City of Farmington employee and host of The Feed podcast.
Bob SolderPolice Captain
Focuses on patrol side, scheduling, training, and fleet management.
Andrew VandorPolice Captain
Focuses on administration, investigations, records management, and technology.
Chief SeamPolice Chief
Recently promoted Chief of the Farmington Police Department.
Places Mentioned
Farmington, MinnesotaDakota CountyRice CountyFarmington High SchoolBeans and Boots coffee shopPolice Department lobby
Events & Meetings (5)
- November 1st: Winter parking restrictions begin
- April 15th, 2026: End of winter parking restrictions
- November 3rd - December 8th: Toys for Town request period
- December 13th, 9:00 a.m.: Toys for Town wrapping day at Farmington High School
- October: Pink Patch Project duration