Municipal police departments within a county operate independently from each other and from the county sheriff, each serving their respective city or town limits. There are 16 Police Department locations in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Residents of Stearns County should be aware of jurisdiction boundaries — the city police handle incidents within city limits, while the county sheriff's office covers unincorporated areas of the county. Contacting the correct agency ensures the fastest response.
List of Stearns County, Minnesota Police Department
Albany Police Department
Avon Police Department
Belgrade Police Department
Kimball Police Department
Melrose Police Department
Paynesville Police Department
Crime Stoppers
Cold Spring-Richmond Police Department
Minnesota State Patrol - District 2600
Rice Police Department
Saint Cloud Police Department
Sartell Police Department
Waite Park Police Department
Saint Joseph Police Department
St. Cloud Police Department
Sauk Centre Police Department
Residents of Stearns County can find their specific city police department by selecting their municipality below. For matters in unincorporated parts of Stearns County, the county sheriff's office is typically the appropriate agency to contact for law enforcement assistance.
You may also find Police Department locations in neighboring counties including Wright, Sherburne, Stearns.