Organization & Assignments

The Department is headed by Chief Eric Peterson 

The Anoka Police Department consists of 29 sworn officers and 24 non-sworn personnel:

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Rotating, Specialty Assignments

• Anoka-Hennepin Task Force Investigator
• Canine Officer
• Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving Officer (COPPS)
• Investigations
• School Liaison Officer

Other Specialty Assignments

• Bike Patrol
• D.A.R.E.
• Explorer Unit Advisor
• Field Training Officer
• S.W.A.T.

Benefits

Offers competitive metro-area salary and benefits

Positions of All Ages

The Anoka Police Department has, from time to time, employment (paid and non-paid) positions available for qualified candidates of all ages:

• Community Service Officers
• Police Explorers (14 to 19)
• Police Officers
• Records Technicians
• Reserve Officers
• Security Officers