The Police division is responsible for ensuring the safety of the
community by enforcing criminal and traffic laws. The Division consists
of 44 sworn officers, including two canine handlers and their two canines
that are trained in general criminal apprehension and narcotics
detection. A School Liaison Officer works with the high school and
another School Liaison Officer works with the middle school in Richfield
to help ensure the safety of students and staff. Every year, Crime
Prevention staff coordinate neighborhood National Night Out block parties,
Citizen Police Academy, and Police and Fire Safety Day for fourth graders.
Pictured to the right is a staff photo taken in 2005. Click on image
to view as larger.
The Emergency
Services Division is responsible for developing an emergency
preparedness plan for natural disasters, plane crashes, explosions, acts
of terrorism, pandemic flu, and other potential threats to the health and
safety of Richfield citizens. To assist with this effort, the Division
has trained Police Reserves and Police Explorer Scouts who also assist in
police-related activities and several civic events.
The Inspections
Division is responsible for providing inspection services to safeguard
life, health, property, and public welfare by enforcing the requirements
of the Richfield City Code (e.g., Point of Sale inspections,
rental licensing) and the Minnesota State Building
Code. The Division issues around 4,000 permits and performs around 6,500
inspections annually.
The
Support Services Division is responsible for performing four major
functions for the City in the areas of environmental health code
enforcement, animal control, business licensing, and providing health
services to the community.
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