Crime Prevention & Community Policing

Tackling Problems Through Community Partnerships

Crime prevention and community policing are key tools for achieving today’s public safety goals and keeping our neighborhoods safe.  The Forest Lake Police Department’s mission includes community partnerships and crime prevention as part of its overall commitment to community policing, and these efforts are an integral part of building a positive, proactive relationship between residents and police.

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The Crime Prevention & Community Policing Unit enhances quality of life in our community by:

• Lowering crime and the fear of crime
• Building residents’ knowledge of proactive crime prevention strategies
• Encouraging and training residents in neighborhood watch activities
• Training the community in a wide range of crime prevention approaches

Chief Richard Peterson established the position in 2012, and since then, the Crime Prevention & Community Policing Unit has launched a number of local initiatives, implemented many well-known and successful national programs, and provided a variety of education and awareness events throughout the year. 

Detective Nancy Carlson joined the Crime Prevention & Community Policing Unit in January 2016.  Detective Carlson has served with the Forest Lake Police Department since 2009 and was assigned to the Patrol Division before being appointed to the Crime Prevention & Community Policing Unit.

To learn more about the Crime Prevention & Community Policing Unit, or to share any crime prevention concerns, please contact Detective Nancy Carlson at 651-209-9914 or [email protected]