Provide full range of law enforcement services for Pope County
Traffic law enforcement:
Respond to calls for service
Investigate motor vehicle accidents
Water safety program:
Enforce boating regulations
Investigate drowning accidents in the county
Issue permits for special events
Provide crime prevention and education services to the general public
Minnesota Crime Alert Network
Minnesota Crime Watch
Operation I.D.
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
Public Safety Announcements
Senior Citizens Rights
National Child Safety Council
H.E.L.P. Council
State and Federal Tobacco Compliance
Provide investigative services and preparation for prosecution by the County Attorney for all crimes including the following specialty areas:
Juvenile issues
Illegal narcotics/substance trafficking
Welfare fraud
Responsible for service of Civil Process including Sheriff's sales, special Orders from the court and all arrest warrants emanating from the Court.
Work child abuse/neglect investigations jointly and separately with Pope County Family Services.
Responsible for call taking including 911 emergency calls and then dispatching all emergency response units in the County.
Responsible for security in the courtrooms and adjacent areas.
Responsible for the transportation of committed patients and prisoners.
Provide mutual aid for other law enforcement agencies in the County and surrounding areas.
Provide for specialized in-service training to all employees.
Coordination for all systems, programs and operations to ensure an integrated response to emergencies, hazards, contamination by hazardous materials and natural disasters.
