Police Department FAQs

Generally no. Vehicle manufacturers have changed the mechanisms inside vehicle doors by adding power window and power door-lock options more often in addition to side panel airbags. Inserting tools can cause damage to a vehicle and can pose a risk of injury to an officer attempting to unlock the door. The only circumstances under which we attempt to unlock vehicles are when a child or pet is locked inside. There are several companies listed in the yellow pages that specialize in opening locked vehicles.

Spring Lake Park Police Department responds to a limited number of situations involving animals. Due to severe budget constraints, we will only collect and impound stray pets that:

• Are severely injured or appear ill and/or neglected.
• Pose a risk to other animals or humans.

Pets that are simply wandering about generally will not be impounded. Owners who are located, however, might be cited for allowing their pets to run at large.

Wild animals such as squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, skunks, deer, and bear, occasionally turn up in Spring Lake Park. Unless they pose a public safety hazard, we will not pick them up. The DNR instructs police and the public to leave them alone and they will move on.

• Administration and Investigations Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
• Records Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
• School Resource Officer Monday - Friday 7 AM to 3 PM

The City of Spring Lake Park and neighboring communities share and enforce the same curfew hours for all juveniles.

Spring Lake Park Ordinance 67.03 Juveniles under the following pages may not be in a public place without direct parental or guardian supervision:

Underage 12

• Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
• Friday and Saturday: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM

12-14 Years of Age

• Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
• Friday and Saturday: 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM

15 to 17 Years Age

• Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM
• Friday and Saturday: 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM

Identity theft is when a person(s) uses your social security number or personal information to open accounts without your knowledge, to purchase cars, homes or goods without your permission. This can also include applying for loans and or credit cards or new bank accounts; not just in Minnesota, but nation wide.

The Spring Lake Park Police Department wants to help you prevent identity theft. If you are a victim of identity theft or fraud, contact this department to file a report. Additional steps should be made to prevent further damage or victimization. If your credit cards or bank accounts have been compromised, immediately notify your financial institutions and credit card companies that you have an account with.

Residents that are victims of identity theft are encouraged to notify at least one of the three major credit reporting agencies and notify them of the incident.This will help protect your credit if your identity has been compromised.

Links to Credit Reporting Agencies:

• Equifax
• Experian
• TransUnion

Social Security Number compromised?

• Social Security Administration

Anytime you need a police response, to report a crime or to speak with an officer. 9-1-1is the number to use, anytime.  When you first think, “I wonder if I should call the police?” -it’s time to call. Often if residents wait, situations can deteriorate and become all the more serious. We would much rather respond to a scene and find nothing wrong than to respond and find a situation out of control or dangerous.

For follow-up questions regarding an ongoing case, to contact specific officers, or to address administrative business, please contact our office at 763 792-7200.