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Otsego Police Commission
Web Content
1. Mission Statement:
"The Police Commission is appointed by the City Council and is charged with developing a citizen
complaint procedure, promoting public interest in and an understanding of police work. They serve
as a forum for the citizens of Otsego to voice their opinions regarding community safety and police
services."
2. The Otsego Police Commission meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30. Each meeting has
an 'Open Forum' where citizens are welcomed to attend to ask questions or address concerns with
the Otsego Police Commission and Wright County Sheriff's Office.
3. Wright County Sheriff's Office — Citizen Law Enforcement Academy
http://www.co.wright.mn.us/department/sheriff/CitizenAcademy.asp (I was thinking we could
hyperlink the title to the site)
The Wright County Sheriff's Office Citizen Law Enforcement Academy program is offered free of
charge and stay tuned for more information about the 2012 classes. Citizens will gain a unique
insight into law enforcement through a combination of lecture, question and answer,
demonstration, participation and tours. The classes cover a variety of topics such as; crime
laboratory operations, defense tactics, homeland security, etc...
4. Non -Emergency # (763) 682-1162
S. Neighborhood Watch Program
The Neighborhood watch program is a cooperative effort between the Sheriff's Office and
individual neighborhoods. The program is designed to operate most effectively with watch groups
of approximately fifteen families. Between one and two blocks is considered the maximum size for
each group. This will minimize coordination problems.
Through the Neighborhood Watch Program, citizens become the eyes and ears of the Sheriff's
Office. Neighbors can tell if something or someone is unusual to the area. It is not recommended
that neighbors become vigilante police officers. However, you are encouraged to report any
behavior that causes concern, or arouses your suspicions.
As Neighborhood Watch Groups are formed, one of the first tasks will be to select a block
coordinator. This person will be the liaison between the Sheriff's Office and the Watch Group. The
Sheriff will keep the coordinator informed about what crimes are being committed in the area. It is
the function of the coordinator to disperse the information.
Neighborhood Watch is a proven crime prevention program; but like any self-help activity, its
success depends upon you and your neighbors. For more information contact Sgt. Brian Johnson
with the Wright County Sheriff's Office:
763-684-2366 or Brian.Johnson@co.wright.mn.us
Adopt -A -Street Program Page (add names of those who currently are cleaning up roads...)
- Otsego Rod & Customs
- Otsego Police Commission
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