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Department Information
Badge 1921The Columbia Heights Police Department has a sworn staff of 29 full-time officers, including patrol, community policing, investigations, school liaisons, and a detective assigned to a narcotics task force. The Police Department has six full-time support staff.

We have several programs that we utilize to provide services to the community, including:
  • Community Oriented Policing
  • Community Service Officers
  • Cops-N-Kids
  • D.A.R.E
  • Member of the Anoka-Hennepin Drug Task Force

Additional assignments include: D.A.R.E Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, First Aid Instructor, Investigator, School Resource Officer, Taser Instructor, Use of Force Instructor

The Ideal Columbia Heights Officer has...

  • A community-oriented approach
  • Great communication skills
  • High integrity
  • High work ethic
  • Self-motivation
  • The ability to creatively solve problems
  • The desire to be challenged

The Columbia Heights Police Department strongly encourages those seeking employment opportunities as an officer with the department to obtain their Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. The ability to speak multiple languages is a plus. We want to extend the offer of doing a ride-along to anyone interested in the Columbia Heights Police Department. A ride-along is a great way to learn more. The form is available here.