Public Safety Department

The Minnetrista Public Safety Department proudly serves the cities of Minnetrista and St. Bonifacius. The Public Safety Department consists of a Director of Public Safety, Lieutenant, two Sergeants, nine Police Officers, two Community Service Officers, and two Administrative Assistants. The Minnetrista Public Safety Department is committed to protecting life and property, providing professional police service and strengthening partnerships. 

Public Safety Staff: 

Meet Paul Falls

Chief Falls was hired as the Public Safety Director for the City of Minnetrista in April of 2012. He is also a recent graduate of the 281^st session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia. Previous to his director position, Falls was a Volunteer Reserve Officer, Patrol Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Interim Director of Public Safety with the City of Minnetrista. Falls has an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement from Hibbing Community College. He has also completed numerous courses towards a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Phoenix. Falls and his family currently reside in Mayer.

Police Helpful Links

• 2020 Annual Report
• A Child Is Missing  Minnetrista Police has joined forces with a new program called A Child Is Missing.  This program helps law enforcement keep the public informed if a child goes missing in their area.
• Crime Stoppers MN
• Crime Fund
• Crime Prevention
• DARE
• Identity Theft
• Important Police Links
  • Non-compliant Sexual Predators
  • Most Wanted Terrorists
  • Minnesota Department of Public Safety
  • Minnesota State Statutes
  • Hennepin County
  • West Hennepin Public Safety
  • Orono Police Department
  • South Lake Minnetonka Police
  • Three Rivers Park District
  • Carver County
  • Discover Policing  Website that contains hiring and general information about Police agencies throughout the United States
• Lake Minnetonka Heart Safe Initiative
• Minnetrista Public Safety CRIME FIGHTER Newsletter
• Police Chaplains
• Police Reserve Unit

Public Safety Helpful Links

• Animal Regulations FAQ
• Current Hunting Map
• Driving Records
  • The Minnetrista Police Department has access to driving records for law enforcement purposes only.  Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) does not allow us to provide that data to individuals or businesses.  To obtain a driving record, contact DVS at (651)296-6911
• Forms and Applications
• Hennepin County Curfew
• National Night Out
• Roundabouts
• Urban Coyotes

Emergency Management Helpful Links

The Minnetrista Public Safety Department recommends each family be prepared to sustain themselves with food and water for 72 hours in case of a large emergency. It is also recommended that each family consider obtaining a generator or access to a generator, due to the cold Minnesota Winters.

Helpful Links:

• Citizen Corps  -- Hometown Security
• Citizen Guide to Threat Alerts
• Emergency Reference Card
• Flood Insurance: FEMA is launching an effort to educate residents about the importance of flood insurance to protect their homes and belongings. Flood damage is typically not included in homeowners and renters insurance policies.
  • The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) makes flood insurance available to residents of communities that voluntarily participate in the program. Flood insurance is available to homeowners, renters, and business owners in your community. Contents-only policies are also available. The time to purchase flood insurance is now—before the waters start to rise. There is a 30-day waiting period before most flood insurance policies come into effect. To purchase flood insurance, homeowners, renters, and business owners in your community should speak to their insurance agent or call the NFIP Call Center at 1-800-427-4661.
  • F-4 FACT SHEET -- Everyone Needs Flood Insurance
  • F-1 Flood Insurance vs Disaster Assistance
  • F-2 Preferred Risk Policy for Homeowners and Renters
  • F-3 Preferred Risk Policy for Businesses
• Flood Insurance Fact Sheet
• Food and Water in an Emergency Brochure
• Minnesota Homeland Security
• Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist  for Individuals & Families
• Ready  -- Be Ready for an Emergency
• US Dept of Health  -- Pandemic Flu Planning