• Is this an Emergency?
• Did this incident occur outside the Fridley City limits?
• Are there known suspects?
• Did the crime involve the use or threat of a weapon (gun, knife or other)?
• Do you know or have any information about the person who might have committed the crime (description, name, license #, etc.)?
• Did the crime involve the theft of license plate(s) or a motor vehicle (automobile, motorcycle, etc.)?

Upon completion of this report process you will:

• see the words: "Your online police report has been submitted" showing that your police report is complete.
• be given a police report case number.
• be able to print a copy of the police report to keep for your records.

• All cases filed using the Citizens Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed.
• Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
• Filing a false police report is a crime.

• Abandoned Vehicle
• Crime Tip
• House Watch Request
• Lost Property
• Theft
• Traffic Complaint
• Property Damage
• Theft From a Vehicle

Besides being an active part of the community, becoming a reserve officer is an excellent way to obtain law enforcement experience. Volunteering as a reserve officer is also a great addition to any resume.

The Fridley Police Reserve Unit on average donates over 2,000 hours annually to the City of Fridley. In the year 2008 the Reserve Unit donated 2,712 hours. Based on the latest figures from Volunteers in Policing, this gave the Fridley Reserve Unit a monetary value of $50,895 to the City of Fridley.

What is a Reserve Officer?

A reserve officer's main role is to support the sworn patrol officers in the field. A reserve officer is a non-licensed position, with NO arrest powers. A reserve officer is issued a police uniform, and carries a full duty-belt (minus the firearm). A reserve officer drives a marked patrol car complete with police radio, red flashing lights, and computer. Reserve officers are allowed to ride-along with licensed, uniformed Fridley Police officers.

The Reserve Unit is part of the Field Operations Division and is under the direct command of the Patrol Captain and field Sergeants. Within the Reserve Unit is a Reserve Lieutenant and three Reserve Sergeants that each command a team of Reserve Officers.

Primary Functions of a Reserve Officer

A reserve officer's primary functions are to assist the sworn police officers. Some of a reserve's duties are as follows:
• Patrol Fridley in a marked police car including all public street, parks, highways and interstate
• Be another set of eyes to spot criminal activity and report it to the licensed officers
• Transport prisoners to jail, juvenile detention, or detox
• Perform house and business checks looking for open/unsecured doors
• Patrol identified problem areas
• Provided traffic control at accidents or city functions
• Provide security at city functions
• Assist disabled motorist in need of aid

Requirements of a Reserve Officer

Reserve officers are required to attend monthly meetings. Reserves also must be able to volunteer 8 additional hours a month to help with special functions, transport duty, or city patrol. Reserves must have a clean criminal and driving history, confirmed by a background check. Reserves must be at least 20-years-old and living in the Fridley area.

Reserve officers also must complete a 10-week (one night-a-week) training academy offered for all reserve officers in Anoka County.

No previous law enforcement experience is necessary, nor do reserves need to be a law enforcement student.

Contact Information

Sergeant Jeff Guest, Reserve Program Coordinator
763-502-1965

Detective Andrew Todd, Reserve Unit Advisor
763-572-3639

Officer Chris McClish, Reserve Unit Advisor
763-502-1905

What is the Citizen's Academy?

The Fridley Police Citizen's Academy is a program designed to educate community members about the inner workings of the Fridley Police Department. The program offers insights into how police officers perform their duties and how the department serves the community. Click here for a printable copy of the Citizen's Academy brochure.

Mission of the Academy

The purpose of the Citizen's Academy is to foster better communication between citizens and police through education. The academy creates a nucleus of well-informed citizens who possess greater insight into police practices and services.

Graduates of the Academy are encouraged to share their knowledge and experiences with the community. Everyone benefits from having a better understanding of the role and function of their police department.

Course Description

The academy lasts for eight weeks, meeting on Wednesday nights from 6pm to 9 pm. The instruction is comprehensive, and each week a different area of the police department is covered. The course is taught by certified police officers, supervisors, and civilian instructors with particular areas of expertise.

Course Curriculum

• Use of Force
• Patrol Procedures
• Criminal Investigations
• Narcotics Investigations
• Traffic Enforcement (DWI)
• Community Policing
• Crime Scene Processing
• Media/Public Relations
• 9-1-1 Communications
• Domestic Violence
• K-9
• Personal Safety
• Fire Safety

A vital part of the academy is participation in a variety of "hands-on" learning experiences. Students will also have the option, on a voluntary basis, to "Ride-Along" with a patrol officer during his/her shift, or sit with a communication center dispatcher.

Who may attend the Academy?

• Interested citizens, 18 years of age or older, who reside or work in the City of Fridley
• Citizens involved with the community in some way, such as youth involvement, neighborhood, watch, and neighborhood groups are especially encouraged to attend.
• Citizens with no prior felony convictions

NOTE: All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

How do I apply to the Academy?

Click here  for a printable copy of the Citizen's Academy application. Return completed applications to the Fridley Police Department. An application may be mailed to you by calling 763-572-3629 or obtained in person at:

Fridley Police Department
6431 University Ave N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432

For more information, please contact:

Sergeant Jim Mork
(763) 502-1952
Detective Andrew Todd
(763) 572-3639

THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE.

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED--APPLY NOW FOR FALL 2010 CLASS