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

Areas of Interest (4)

Rise in e-bike and e-scooter injuries prompts new educational push from Farmington PD.
Transition in police leadership: New captains focus on patrol, admin, and technology modernization.
Long-standing 'Toys for Town' tradition faces high demand as organizers prepare for 38th year.
Police report positive community feedback and support compared to neighboring jurisdictions.

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.
— Bob Solder

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.
— Andrew Vandor

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.

1 quote

“I feel like I have a lot to give back to these younger guys.”

Motivation for seeking promotion to captain.

Andrew VandorPolice Captain

Focuses on administration, investigations, records management, and technology.

1 quote

“It was exciting opportunity to be part of shaping Chief Seam's vision.”

Motivation for promotion to captain.

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

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