West Hennepin Public Safety
Proudly Serving the Cities of Maple Plain & Independence
Programs / REsources
Crime Prevention
RING - Neighbors Public Safety Service
Free Gun Lock Kits
West Hennepin Public Safety places a strong emphasis on crime prevention and community involvement. Our officers work diligently to deter criminal activity, but community partnerships play a vital role in keeping Maple Plain and Independence safe. We regularly receive valuable tips from alert residents who notice suspicious activity—often leading to arrests for impaired driving, narcotics offenses, and property crimes. By staying informed and engaged, citizens help us solve cases and prevent future incidents. If you see something unusual or concerning, don’t hesitate to contact our office. For any emergencies, always call 911.
You can also submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers of MN:
Free Gun Lock Kits
RING - Neighbors Public Safety Service
Free Gun Lock Kits
Provided in partnership with Project ChildSafe, each kit contains a safety curriculum and a cable-style gunlock that securely stores your firearms. The locks fit on most types of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The goal is to prevent a child or any other unauthorized person from accessing a firearm in your home.
All citizens interested are encouraged to stop at West Hennepin Public Safety to pick up their free gunlock.
RING - Neighbors Public Safety Service
RING - Neighbors Public Safety Service
RING - Neighbors Public Safety Service
The Neighbors App by RING is a free app designed to help communities connect and stay informed about what's going on around them- whether they own a RING device or not. Millions of users are working together to make neighborhoods safer for their families, friends, and neighbors. When communities work together, safer neighborhoods become a reality.
Child Safety Seat Program
Child Safety Seat Program
RING - Neighbors Public Safety Service
3 out of 4 child seats are improperly installed.
WHPS provides a free inspection of your child seat to ensure proper installation and maximum safety. Contact us today to set up an appointment.
Speed Sign
Child Safety Seat Program
Drug Disposal System
West Hennepin Public Safety is committed to enhancing traffic safety through the use of modern technology. In May 2016, WHPS received a community partnership grant from CenterPoint Energy to acquire a movable speed detection sign. This sign can be programmed to flash at specific speeds and is capable of collecting traffic volume and speed data to help identify problem areas. If you would like to request the speed sign be placed in a specific location within Maple Plain or Independence, please contact WHPS at our office.
Drug Disposal System
Child Safety Seat Program
Drug Disposal System
Thanks to a Grant from RALI Minnesota we have partnered with the Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and Deterra System to provide safe medication disposal to our residents.
Instructions on how simple the kit is to use can be found by watching this video:
Winter parking
City of Maple Plain
Winter parking ordinance is in effect from November 1, - April 15. No parking is allowed on public streets between the hours of 1 a.m. to 7 a.m.
City of Independence
From November 1 through April 15 of each year and between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. it is unlawful to park or permit to be parked, or continue to park or permit to stand, any vehicle upon any city street.
Following a snowfall of 3 inches or more in depth, it shall be unlawful to park or permit to be parked, or to continue to park or permit to stand, any vehicle upon any street until the snow has been plowed from the street or the same has been otherwise disposed of.
Snow removal