About Us:

The Albert Lea Police Department is situated in the Law Enforcement section of the Freeborn County Government Center. The Law Enforcement Center is occupied by both the Albert Lea Police Department and the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office. This arrangement allows both departments to share the records keeping and dispatching functions.

The Police Department is comprised of twenty-nine sworn officers. The organization structure consists of a Chief, four Lieutenants, three Detectives and twenty-one Patrol Officers.

Civilian personnel serve in the capacity of E-911 Dispatchers, Community Service Officer, and Animal Control Officer.

The Police Officers, Detectives, and Dispatchers belong to and are represented by the Teamsters Union.

The Patrol Officers work ten-hour shifts with rotating days off. Shift assignment is determined by bidding on a seniority basis.

Sworn Officers are offered a comprehensive benefits package and are afforded retirement benefits through P.E.R.A.