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Shakopee council accepts Police Chief Jeff Tate’s resignation, honors 28 years of service

Shakopee City Council · February 17, 2026

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Summary

The Shakopee City Council adopted Resolution R2026-29 accepting Chief Jeff Tate’s resignation with regret and praised his innovations — including the Sober Ride Home and a gift card fraud‑reduction program — at the Feb. 17 meeting; Councilor Lara moved the resolution and it passed with one recorded opposition.

The Shakopee City Council on Feb. 17 adopted Resolution R2026-29 accepting the resignation of Police Chief Jeff Tate and honored his more than 28 years of service to the city.

Chief Tate told the council that he is grateful for the community and staff support, saying, “Shakopee is a special place.” Council members and staff cited his long tenure and several programs he led, including the Sober Ride Home and the Recovery Assistance Program. The resolution text and council remarks said the department’s gift card ordinance reduced gift‑card fraud by more than 95 percent in a year, and described the department’s recent crime statistics as among the city’s lowest on record.

The resolution was moved by Councilor Lara and seconded by Councilor Delaney. During remarks preceding the vote, several council members praised Tate’s community‑focused policing and leadership. Tate said he has been “very, very fortunate and blessed to work in this community,” thanked colleagues and residents, and said he believes the department is in good hands moving forward.

Council votes recorded on the motion resulted in adoption of R2026-29; the motion passed with one opposition recorded. No immediate appointment of a successor was announced at the meeting.

The action concludes an extended tenure that city staff and council framed as steady leadership through a period of change and notable program initiatives. The council took a group photo with Chief Tate and extended best wishes for his retirement; the resolution language expresses appreciation and regret at his departure.