HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25 - Ordinance - Providing for a Police Department111 Reading: May 12, 2025
Website Notice: May 13, 2025
2nd Reading: May 27, 2025
Publication: June 3, 2025
Adoption: May 27, 2025
Effective: July 3, 2025
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 07-25
PROVIDING FOR A POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains:
Police Department
SECTION 1:
DEPARTMENT CREATED
There is created a department of this city, which shall hereafter by known as the Lino Lakes Police
Department.
DUTIES
It shall be the responsibility of the Lino Lakes Police Department to Drovide a healthv and safe
community, preserve peace and public order, prevent and detect crime, respond to and assist
with emergency medical needs, and enforce state and county laws and City ordinances, within
the City of Lino Lakes, as authorized by the City Council.
POLICE PERSONNEL
The Lino Lakes Police Department shall be directed and supervised by the Chief of Police. The
members of the Lino Lakes Police Department shall consist of the Chief of Police and Dolice
officers as the Citv Council shall hire.
CHIEF OF POLICE
The Chief of Police shall be responsible to the Citv Administrator and shall make complete resorts
on the operation of the Lino Lakes Police Department as requested by the Administrator or City
Council. Other members of the Lino Lakes Police Department shall be responsible and
accountable to the Chief of Police, who shall be responsible for the proper training and discipline
of other members. The Chief of Police may recommend to the City Administrator a suspension
without pay of any member of the Lino Lakes Police Department for just cause only. Suspensions
without pav in excess of 30 days and recommendations for termination will reauire final action
by the City Council.
RANKS
Members of the Lino Lakes Police Department, other than the Chief of Police, may be Riven a
rank or designation as determined by the Chief of Police. The order of command shall flow from
the Chief of Police downward in order as listed, each member being responsible to his or her
superior officer. The ranks and the rules of qualification for any of the positions shall be as
established by the Chief of Police and approved by the City Council.
RECORDS
The Lino Lakes Police Department shall keep a daily record of all Police Department activities
within the City, as prescribed by the City Council. Access to Police Department records shall be in
accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act.
UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
All city property issued to any member of the Police Department shall be returned in good
condition to the City promptly upon termination of employment or as otherwise directed by the
Chief of Police or City Administrator. Each member shall be responsible for and liable for each
item and the proper care thereof while same is in his or her possession. Uniforms and equipment
to perform duties will be provided to Police Department personnel.
UNIFORMS —WHEN WORN
Uniforms are only to be worn while on duty, while in transit to or from work, for court, or at other
official department functions or events.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
A person holding the position of community service officer in the Lino Lakes Police Department
may, under the direction of the Chief of Police, issue citations in lieu of arrest for violations of the
following Chapters: 503 Animal Control Regulations, 802 Parking, 901 General Nuisance and 1006
Building Numbers.
ADOPTED by the Lino Lakes City Council this 27th day of May, 2025.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
BY:t;;dy
Rob afferty, Mayor
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC,
City Clerk