Support Services

Support Services

Police Explorers

Teens learn about a law enforcement career from St. Louis Park police officers by participating in Police Explorers. Participants see police work first-hand through monthly ride-alongs with patrol officers. They also receive training in first aid, gun safety and personal defense, and learn about police investigations, traffic stops and other aspects...

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Gun Permits

Individuals seeking a permit to purchase a handgun may pick up an application at the Police Department.  Applicants must live in St. Louis Park and provide a photo ID verifying residency. The review/approval takes approximately 7-10 days and permits are valid for one year.  Application forms are also available at:
Minnesota Uniform Firearm Application.

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Firearms Permit to Purchase or Transfer

Permits to carry a handgun are issued by all county sheriffs in Minnesota.  If you have a valid permit to carry, you do not need to apply for a separate permit to purchase.  Hennepin County residents interested in applying for a permit to carry a handgun may contact the Hennepin

County Sheriff's Detective Divison at:
 

Hennepin County Sheriff
City Hall
350 S. 5^th St., Room 26
Minneapolis, MN 55415
(612) 348-3755

Information on Permits to Carry may also be obtained at:
Firearms Permit to Purchase or Transfer
Firearms Permit to Carry

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About Support Services

The Support Services Division is comprised of a lieutenant, two sergeants, one agent and 11 police officers in various special assignments. The police officers are assigned to geographical areas of the city in an effort to develop relationships with business owners and citizens and better analyze trends in crime and disorder occurring in neighborhoods...

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School Liaison Officers

Three police officers are assigned as School Liaison Officers during the school year. If you have a concern or question about a student during the school year, please call one of the school liaison officers as follows:

• Concerns about suspicious persons near bus stops, parks or schools (Call 911 if person is currently near children!)
• Questions about laws regarding truancy, curfew, smoking, driving privileges, etc.
• Concerns about a child who may be a victim of abuse or neglect
• Advice on managing a child who's gravitating toward "the wrong crowd"
• Help on handling harassment or threats
• Information on identifying early signs of juvenile alcohol or drug use
• Referrals to agencies that provide counseling, mediation or other assistance.

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Drug Task Force

The department participates in the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force, which includes officers from the cities of Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka and the Hennepin County Sherriff's Department. The task force members work together to conduct undercover operations and drug enforcement. One St. Louis Park patrol officer is assigned...

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