The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement services to our community. Vadnais Heights contract for this service along with Arden Hills, Shoreview, Little Canada, White Bear Township, North Oaks, and Gem Lake.
The “contract communities” are assigned up to 53 deputies and other sheriff personnel. In addition to patrolling, services include investigation, traffic, records, DARE, crime prevention, and supervision. The City is also served by the Sheriff’s communications center, the Water Patrol, and the SWAT team.
Undersheriff George Altendorfer oversees the administrative functions. In charge of day-today operations is Lieutenant Mike Salter. Both can be reached at the Sheriff’s patrol station, 651.266.7300.