The Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) has officially sworn in a new member to its ranks, according to an announcement made public this week. McKenzie Mohlencamp, a former Community Service Officer for EPPD and graduate of Coon Rapids High School, has now stepped up to take on the role of a full-fledged police officer after completing her education and receiving a law enforcement certificate.
Mohlencamp's education journey took her from Coon Rapids to Upper Iowa University, where she completed a bachelor's degree in communications before attending Hennepin Technical College to gain her law enforcement credentials. As reported City of Eden Prairie, MN, she has not only managed to successfully pave her way into law enforcement but also to join the tradition of 26 EPPD officers who have progressed from the role of Community Service Officer to that of a police officer.
The path from education to enforcement is a testament to the department's commitment to developing homegrown talent and nurturing public servants from within the community. Officer Mohlencamp, who has been part of the EPPD since June 2024 in a part-time capacity, will now undergo a rigorous 3-4 months of field training. This period is crucial to ensure that she is fully equipped to handle the complexities and demands of solo patrols.
Chief Matt Sackett, who led the swearing-in ceremony, is already looking ahead to when Mohlencamp will serve the community. Officer Mohlencamp’s inclusion in the department is another step forward in the community's journey towards sustainable law and order. With her background in communication and experience as a Community Service Officer, expectations are set high for her contribution to the department and to the public she is sworn to serve.
