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Sheriff Bruce Andersohn

Contact information: Anoka County Sheriff's Office 325 East Main Street Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763-323-5000 Fax: 763-422-7503 E-mail: sheriff@co.anoka.mn.us

Mission Statement To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust. As Anoka County Sheriff's Office employees we will: Abide by the Constitution and treat all people equally Uphold the highest standard of integrity and honesty Maintain a sense of teamwork and pride among all employees Provide our services to all communities in a fair manner.

The Office of Sheriff

Serving the citizens of Anoka County for over 150 years.

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The Office of Sheriff is an elected position. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the county. The current sheriff is Bruce Andersohn.

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For more information about the Sheriff's Office and the services it provides, see:

• Directory of services, contacts, and phone numbers
• Help for victims of crime, including domestic assault
• Crime prevention and safety
• Civil Process - A guide for citizens of Anoka County
• Civil Process Fees
• Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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• Minnesota Citizens Personal Protection Act ("Permit to Carry")
• Organization and structure of the Sheriff's Office
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A New Era in Law Enforcement Begins

On May 27, 2008, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to Stahl Construction to construct the new Anoka County Sheriff’s Office & Regional Forensic Lab.  On June 26th, 2008, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office celebrated the formal commencement of construction during a ground breaking ceremony.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office are excited about the new facility.  In its 150-year history of serving the residents of Anoka County, the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office has not had a building that has been specifically designed to meet its needs.  The new facility has an estimated completion date of fall 2009.  Sheriff Andersohn encourages the public to join us for our Open House upon the building’s completion. 

The new facility, a 135,000 square foot building to be located in Andover at 133rd and Hanson Boulevard, will house the Sheriff’s Patrol Division, Sheriff’s Administration, Civil and Transport Units, the Criminal Investigation Division, as well as the Records Management & support functions. 

The Anoka, Sherburne, and Wright County Regional Forensic Lab will encompass an entire wing of the facility.  The Regional Forensic Lab will provide forensic services to the three counties operated under a Joint Powers Agreement, along with a partnership with Hamline University for student internships.  The Regional Forensic Lab is the first of its kind in the State of Minnesota, and the partnership with an academic institution may be the first of its kind in the nation.  The State of Minnesota’s bonding bill contained $3 million to assist in the construction of this portion of the facility.  When completed, the lab will be capable of fingerprint analysis, drug testing, DNA analysis, as well as other forensic disciplines.  Its operating costs will be split by the three counties.

The location of the facility in Andover, on its border with the City of Coon Rapids off Hanson Boulevard, makes it centrally located for access by local law enforcement agencies that rely on the Sheriff’s Office for certain specialized services. 

The facility consists of three levels.  The lower level includes a latent fingerprint lab, underground parking for squad cars, and property storage.  The main level will house the Patrol Division, the Regional Forensic Lab, a Crime Lab processing bay, employee locker rooms, a fitness room, and a large community room capable of being divided into multiple separate training rooms.  A main level garage will house specialty vehicles for the SWAT Team, Water Rescue Unit, and Special Operations vehicles. 

The second story will house the Criminal Investigative Division, Administrative Division and Justice Services Division (Civil & Transport Units).  The facility and the site allow for future expansion, which should meet the growth of the Sheriff’s Office well into the future. 

 Sheriff Andersohn and his staff extend our appreciation to the Board of Commissioners, as well as the citizens of Anoka County for their commitment to us and their ongoing support.