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Photo Archive 1973-1980
EPPD Photo Archive (1973-1980)
Updated on 06/07/2026 4:00 p.m.
In 1977 Officer Jim Clark developed Safety City in Eden Prairie Center as a special event for kids.
In 1974 Eden Prairie began its first motorcycle patrol. Pictured above is Officer Jim Matson.
Chief Jack Hacking with Jim Clark, 1977 MN Officer of the Year; Bob Tyson, 1975 MN Officer of the Year and Les Bridger, 1974 MN Officer of the Year Honorable Mention.
The department's crime prevention wagon
1970s-era Police Department Civilian Staff
Five of the original members of the department - Curt Oberlander, Les Bridger, Bill Blake, Jack Hacking and Keith Wall. Not pictured - Bruce Wojack.
1970s-era Police Officers