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A Message from the Chief
Welcome to the Forest Lake Police Department's website. I hope you find it both easy to navigate and informative. Our department enjoys a strong partnership with the people of this community. In my experience, the more information we share with residents, the more they help us keep Forest Lake a safe and wonderful place to live. Please take some time to explore the site, and if you see anything we could improve, let us know.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Peterson
Director of Public Safety
Welcome to the Forest Lake Police Department's website. I hope you find it both easy to navigate and informative. Our department enjoys a strong partnership with the people of this community. In my experience, the more information we share with residents, the more they help us keep Forest Lake a safe and wonderful place to live. Please take some time to explore the site, and if you see anything we could improve, let us know.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Peterson
Director of Public Safety
The Police Department delivers law enforcement and public safety services to residents, covering traffic control, crime investigation, documentation, and prevention.
Our Mission
Our organization is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment through community partnerships and crime prevention. We strive to deliver superior services and to foster the highest quality of life in our community.
Our Mission
Our organization is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment through community partnerships and crime prevention. We strive to deliver superior services and to foster the highest quality of life in our community.
Ask a Police Officer a Question
Have a question for one of our officers? Send it to us by email and we'll be glad to provide an answer.
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Officer Recognition / Citizen Complaint Form
Recognition/Complaint Form (PDF)
The Forest Lake Police Department's primary goal is to move the City as close as possible to the ideal of being free from crime, disorder, and unrest. While that ideal is never fully reached, the department's purpose is to enforce the law fairly and impartially, recognizing the statutory and judicial limits of our authority as police officers and always respecting and honoring the constitutional rights of every person. The Department also recognizes that it is not our role to legislate, to render legal judgments, or to punish.
