Police
Welcome to the Forest Lake Police Department website. I hope you find it easy to use and educational. Our department has a strong partnership with the citizens in our community. I have found that the more information we can provide to the citizens, the more they help us keep Forest Lake a safe and good place to live. Please take time to explore our website and if you find anything that we could improve on, please let us know.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Peterson
Director of Public Safety
Mission Statement
Our organization is dedicated to providing a safe and inviting environment through community partnerships and crime prevention. We will strive to deliver superior services and instill the highest quality of life within our community.
Ask a Police Officer a question
Have a question for a Police Officer? Email us your question and we'll be happy to answer them for you.
*This email is only monitored during normal business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, excluding Holidays. During non-business hours, call 651.439.9381 to speak with an officer about any questions, comments or concerns you may have.
Current City of Forest Lake Crime Statistics
Officer Recognition/ Citizen Complaint Form
Recognition/Complaint Form Link (PDF)
The primary goal of the Forest Lake Police Department is, as closely as possible, to approach the ideal condition of the City becoming free from crime, disorder and unrest. Although this ideal remains unachieved, the department’s purpose is to enforce the laws in a fair and impartial manner while recognizing the statutory and judicial limitations of our authority as police officers and by always respecting and honoring the constitutional rights of all persons. The Department also recognizes that it is not our role to legislate, to render legal judgments or to punish.
Firearm Permit to Purchase/Transfer
Permit to Purchase Application
This Permit to Purchase application is for Forest Lake residents who reside within Washington County. Applications must be filled out completely and can be turned in M-F 8-4:30 at the police department. If you have a Forest Lake mailing address but live within Anoka or Chisago County, you need to go through your county’s law enforcement agency.
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Forest Lake Police Department
Physical Address
1408 Lake Street South
Forest Lake, MN 55025
Phone: 651-464-5877Fax: 651-464-3397
Non-Emergency Dispatch 651-439-9381
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Police Reports
FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1
To speak with an officer to file a non-emergency report, please call 651-439-9381.
To request a copy of an existing report please email: records@flpd.com Request must include date and time of offense, parties mentioned, or address.
Code Red Sign Up
Use the link below to sign up for Code Red Notifications. These notifications are sent out in emergency situations or for critical community alerts.
Tip Form
If you have a tip you’d like to submit to the Forest Lake Police Department please fill out the form below.
Fingerprinting Services
Fingerprinting is available at the Forest Lake Police Department Monday through Friday 8:30 AM – 4 PM. The cost of the service is $20.00 per person payable by cash or check only. We do not accept debit or credit cards. Anyone requesting to be fingerprinted needs to bring a valid photo ID with them.
*Please note that this service is only available to Forest Lake residents and businesses located within the city of Forest Lake.
Fingerprinting is done with ink on paper cards (Form FD-258). If you require electronic prints, contact one of the county jails for assistance.
Unwanted Medication / Ammunition
We currently do not take ammunition for destruction or unwanted medications.
A drop box for unwanted medications is located at the Washington County Service Center (19955 Forest Rd N.)
For more information on unused medication, click here.
Gas Drive Off Reporting Form
The representative of the business wanting the arrest and/or criminal charging of a person responsible for fuel theft should complete this form in its entirety. An investigation will only be conducted if this form is filled out completely.Gas Drive Off Reporting Form
Patch Policy
Due to the large number of requests we receive, we are unable to supply police patches to individual collectors or departments.