Squad Cars, Tactical Gear, and K9 Gizmo Turn School Day Into Civic Learning Experience At Epiphany Catholic School

Published on May 27, 2026

What unfolded at the Coon Rapids school was not an emergency response, but an immersive community engagement visit organized by the Coon Rapids Police Department, designed to introduce students to the realities of local law enforcement through direct interaction, education, and hands-on experience.

For students at the preschool-through-eighth-grade Catholic school, the event transformed an ordinary school day into something closer to a living classroom lesson in civic life, public service, and community trust.

That broader emphasis on civic connection was visible throughout the police department’s visit.

Officers opened squad cars to students, allowing children to climb into the driver’s seat and examine the tools officers use during patrol operations. Students explored mobile communication systems, emergency lighting controls, onboard equipment, and radar technology typically seen only from a distance during roadside traffic stops or emergency calls.

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