Detroit Lakes Police Department

Detroit Lakes Police Dept.

Our official website contains information about our department, frequently asked questions, laws and city ordinances, plus links to important local information: Weather, Road Conditions, Construction Updates, and more!!

Residents and visitors are proudly protected by the DLPD - 24 hours a day/365 days a year. Our agency serves a modern and growing community of around 8000 people with the seasonal summer population being much higher. Presently our department consists of 17 full-time employees including 15 sworn Police Officers and 2 civilian clerical workers. We have an average of just over 10,000 calls for service each year.

We are one of the few Law Enforcement agencies that still provides a full range of services to our community from unlocking cars and funeral escorts to assisting with all fire and medical emergencies.

We also work very closely with other Law Enforcement agencies in the area. The Becker County Sheriff's Office provides Law Enforcement coverage for the unincorporated areas of Becker County, patrol and rescue operations for county lakes, and maintains the county jail facilities.

The Minnesota DNR handles wildlife, fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities such as ATV's and snowmobiles.

The Minnesota State Patrol enforce traffic and vehicle laws on area highways, investigate vehicle crashes, and inspect commercial vehicles. State Troopers also provide special enforcement teams during busy times of the year such as WE Fest and the 4th of July.

It is this combination of professionalism and teamwork along with the citizens of Detroit Lakes that helps to make our community a safer and better place to live. As our community continues to expand each year, we will continue to strive updating our department with personnel and resources as needed to ensure the same high commitment and quality of service to public safety and security.

Our site is updated on a regular basis with new sections, links, and information. Be sure to check back often and see what we've expanded or added. It is best viewed using Internet Explorer 6 or higher and 800 X 600 resolution.

Unit 801 - one of two new 2008 Squad Cars
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