Department Structure
The Wayzata Police Department serves the citizens of Wayzata and Long Lake and employs 15 sworn police officers. The 15 sworn officers include:
- Police chief
- Deputy chief
- 2 Patrol Sergeants
- Detective Sergeant
- School resource officer
- 9 patrol officers
- Search & Rescue K9
- Patrol K9
Additional Personnel
Non-sworn personnel consists of two full-time police administrative records specialists and a part-time Community Service Officer. The department also has a volunteer Police Reserve Unit.
Emergencies & Non-Emergencies
Don’t be afraid to call 911 anytime, 24 hours a day for any of the following reasons:
- Any time you need police, fire or an ambulance to respond
- For any situation that requires a police officer; such as:
- Animal control issue
- Burglary
- Ordinance violation
- Parking complaint
- Property damage
- Theft
- Traffic accident
- To request an ambulance, receive medical attention, or to report a fire or signs of a fire such as smoke or fire alarms
- To report suspicious behavior or criminal activity such as shouts for help, breaking glass, loitering, trespassing or suspicious vehicles/people
- If you witness an accident, fire or crime
- If you encounter any incident that may require the help of police, fire or ambulance personnel
