Sheriff’s Office

Services and Responsibilities

• Enhanced 911 Emergency Calls
• 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.