Police

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The Coon Rapids Police Department works with residents to make the community one of the safest cities in the country. The men and women at the Coon Rapids Police Department take great pride in the service provided to residents, businesses and visitors to our city.

The department is a 24-hour service agency handling over 50,000 calls each year.

Police officers rely on help from the public! Don’t be afraid to call 911 if you see suspicious activity or if you are in need of officer assistance.

New Offerings from the Police Department!

Community Police Academy

Learn more about the Community Police Academy program.

PEP Talk (Public Education & Prevention)

Learn more about public education and requesting an officer visit through PEP Talk.


  1. A Message from the Chief

    Statement from Chief Steiner about law changes related school resource officers and the role Coon Rapids Police will have inside school buildings as students return to school. Read on...
  2. Thank You to Our 2023 Night to Unite Sponsors!

    Thanks for another awesome night of gathering with your neighbors! This year, there were 91 registered block parties for Night to Unite. Read on...
  3. Coon Rapids Names New Police Chief

    The City of Coon Rapids selects Bill Steiner as the new chief of police. Steiner has served as acting chief since April and he first joined the Coon Rapids Police Department in 1997. Read on...
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