Eden Prairie Unveils New Mobile Command Center

The $1.2 million vehicle was funded by a federal grant and will aid emergency response efforts.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A photorealistic painting of a large, boxy emergency vehicle parked on a city street, with the side panel doors open to reveal the interior workspace. The vehicle is bathed in warm, golden sunlight, casting deep shadows across the scene, creating a cinematic, nostalgic mood.The new mobile command center will provide Eden Prairie's emergency responders with advanced technology and a centralized hub to coordinate crisis response efforts.Eden Prairie Today

The city of Eden Prairie, Minnesota has unveiled a new $1.2 million mobile command center that was funded in part by a $963,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The new vehicle will provide more space and updated technology for police and fire department personnel to coordinate emergency response efforts, and can be shared with surrounding communities during large-scale incidents.

Why it matters

The mobile command center will allow Eden Prairie's first responders to better respond to fires, police investigations, and incidents at the nearby Flying Cloud Airport. It also gives the city the ability to assist neighboring communities during major emergencies, strengthening regional crisis response capabilities.

The details

The new mobile command center features a more spacious workspace, wireless sharing and streaming capabilities, an electronics and communications closet to support evolving technologies, and high-definition 360-degree cameras. In addition to the federal grant, Eden Prairie funded the remainder of the $1.2 million cost by selling the old vehicle and through the city's Capital Improvement Funds.

  • The new mobile command center was officially brought into service on March 11, 2026.
  • The previous command center was in use for 24 years.

The players

Matt Sackett

Police Chief of Eden Prairie.

Scott Gerber

Fire Chief of Eden Prairie.

Kelly Morrison

U.S. Representative.

Amy Klobuchar

U.S. Senator.

Ron Case

Mayor of Eden Prairie.

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What they’re saying

“To be able to have a spot where you look at the technology in this new center, that really is a big part of what it's about. The technology has grown so much, … and then to put people in the room together, to be able to help make decisions, that's the power of this.”

— Scott Gerber, Fire Chief

“Sometimes these things that are a big deal for the communities that, no matter who's in charge, they don't really see it as a priority. And so by learning about why they need this out here from the local leaders, that's what made a big difference in us being able to make the case among thousands of projects that I get statewide.”

— Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator

What’s next

The new mobile command center will be available to assist surrounding communities during large-scale emergencies to support crisis response efforts.

The takeaway

The investment in a state-of-the-art mobile command center demonstrates Eden Prairie's commitment to equipping its first responders with the latest technology and resources to enhance public safety and emergency preparedness for the city and the broader region.