In addition to response for calls for service, the Police Department provides a number of specialized services: • In the Patrol Division, there are three dedicated K-9 officers as well as three officers dedicated to traffic enforcement and education. • The traffic officers work in conjunction with the Blaine Traffic Commission to address and improve traffic safety in our community.
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laine Safety Services are comprised of the Blaine Police Department, the Spring Lake Park - Blaine Mounds View (SBM) Fire Department, and community standards.
Blaine Police Department The Blaine Police Department has an authorized strength of 74 sworn officers, 11 full-time support personnel, and eight part-time non-sworn community service officers. The department responds to over 45,000 calls for service annually. The police department has two K-9 teams and will be adding a third in 2022. Other specialty units include: a traffic unit, retail crime unit, and the directed operations group. There are five divisions in the police department: the patrol division, special operations, administrative services, emergency management, and support services. In addition, the police department also has a reserve unit and a law enforcement explorer post. The Blaine Police Department strives to have the most up-to-date policies that reflect changes in federal and state court rulings and law changes, as well as keep them contemporary with the ever-changing world around us. In 2019, the department contracted with Lexipol, a renowned US company. Lexipol is a national law enforcement policy company that not only ensures policies are legal and
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defensible, but best practices are followed as well. This process will take the department into 2022 and beyond by continually going through our entire policy manual and updating it on a real time basis. The Blaine Police Department believes in building strong relationships with its community members through engaging interactions and events. We strive to create trust and confidence in the neighborhoods, schools, and businesses we serve. In addition to being a wonderful city in which to live and work, Blaine is also a destination community. Many large-scale sporting events, concerts, festivals, and other activities present unique public safety challenges. As Blaine continues to grow, the police department integrates with other members of the community to provide a safe, thriving community. The mission statement of the Blaine Police Department is: “As proud members of our community, we, the members of the Blaine Police Department, strive to enhance the quality of life in Blaine by serving with integrity, respect, and professionalism.” The department strongly believes in this and is here for everyone in Blaine. The non-emergency number for the police department is 763-785-6168. For additional information, visit BlaineSafetyServices.com/Police.
• Community service officers provide non-emergency assistance with ordinance issues and traffic safety/flow. • Police Reserves and Explorers provide volunteer services to the police department on patrol and at special events throughout the city. • The Investigations Division includes nine detectives and two sergeants and provides 24-hour investigative coverage to our community. • One of the detectives and one of the sergeants are assigned to the Anoka Hennepin Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force. • There are additionally four school resource officers assigned to Blaine High School, Roosevelt Middle School, Centennial High School, and Westwood Middle School. • The Patrol Division has two retail officers dedicated to the Northtown Mall area in the southeast corner of the city. They work in conjunction with the businesses in the area to provide a safe, secure retail area. • Special Operations also has two officers in the Directed Operations Group. The Directed Operations Group provides specialized targeted enforcement in problem areas of the City of Blaine. • There are seven staff members who provide support services which include records management and administration. • Emergency Management in Blaine is overseen by the police department.
