Cottage Grove Police Department

The City of Cottage Grove Police is an eastern suburb of St. Paul/Minneapolis. It has a population of over 34,000 residents and comprises both suburban residences and rural acreage.

The Director of Public Safety oversees 39 sworn full-time police officers, and 5 community service officers, and 15 reserve officers.

The department is one of only 3 departments in the State of Minnesota to operate a police based paramedic service.

We hope that some of the information contained in these pages will be helpful for you, and we always welcome your comments on how we can better serve you.

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Cottage Grove Police Department is to protect and serve with pride and honor.

Values
The Cottage Grove Police Department, which exists to protect and serve the community, must always be guided by the principle that every individual has dignity and worth. We must show respect for the citizens we serve and for the men and women of the Cottage Grove Police Department recognizing and encouraging individual needs, aspirations and capabilities.

The mission and goals of the Cottage Grove Police Department shall be implemented through service with commitment to our values.

Service Orientation
Provide supportive, professional service to the citizens of the community and to our employees by promoting human rights, mutual respect and courtesy.

Partnership
Work in meaningful partnership with the community, City Council, City Administrator, other city departments, service agencies and the criminal justice system.

Empowerment
Encourage decision making at the most effective level within our department and promote citizen responsibility and involvement.

Problem Solving
Use problem solving methods to reduce the incidents and fear of crime and to improve management and operational practices.

Accountability
Promote responsibility for public safety resources, strategies and outcomes among department management, employees, the community, City Council, City Administrator, other city departments and other agencies.