Police

Honesty, Professionalism, Dedication, and More

It is the mission of the Hermantown Police Department to protect life, liberty, and property without prejudice or bias. We shall be a department in which each officer embraces integrity and professionalism while enforcing the laws of our country, state, and city. It is through our commitment to the community and duty that we shall provide this exemplary level of service to the citizens of Hermantown.

Welcome to the Hermantown Police Department.  As your Chief of Police, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our web page.  

The Hermantown Police Department was created in 1976 when the community was incorporated as a City. Hermantown consists of 34.3 square miles and a population of just over 10,000 residents; the city is located in St. Louis County and is a suburb of Duluth.

The proud men and women of our police department are dedicated to the protection of our community members and visitors. The HPD consists of 16 sworn Police Officers: a Chief of Police, a Patrol Commander, an Investigative/ Administrative Commander, two Patrol Sergeants, and eleven Patrol Officers.  Patrol Officers have several opportunities to serve in specialty positions to include: two Detectives, School Resource Officer / Community Resource Officer, and we have two K-9 Handlers.  Our officers provide patrol coverage 24 hours a day / 7 days a week; patrol officers currently work 12-hour rotating shifts. The department is also staffed with three clerical positions, one of which also serves as our Evidence Technician.

HPD officers are not the sole guardians of law and order in our community. I believe that all citizens of this community are “stakeholders” in the community’s well-being. As stakeholders, we are all responsible for paying attention to the problems that challenge us daily. We must work together in partnership to successfully deal with these challenges in order to keep the Hermantown community safe and secure.

We appreciate your interest and encourage you to visit us here often. By choosing to explore this site, you are showing a commendable desire to be more knowledgeable concerning your police department and the individuals who provide for your safety and security.

This website provides you with a variety of information concerning the police department. We invite your comments and look forward to continuing to work with you to continue the dynamic future for Hermantown by making your home, your workplace, and this community a safer place to live.

Thank you for your support of the Hermantown Police Department! 

Jim Crace
Chief of Police