Long Prairie Police Department

The Long Prairie Police Department is comprised of six full-time and six part-time police officers. The department provides “around the clock” service to the community.

The Police Department is located at Long Praire City Hall, 615 Lake Street South, Long Prairie, MN 56347.

The Officers of this Department are committed to providing a variety of services and programs.  We are actively involved in both community safety events, as well as educational services from pre-school to our valued seniors.

The Long Prairie Police Department is dedicated to its partnership with the citizens of Long Prairie in keeping our community safe and a great place to live.

Police Chief:

• Ryan Hanson

Patrol Officers:

Contact Information

What to do for Suspicious Incidents

Suspicious incidents occur when someone observes activity that is odd for what is normal of the neighborhood or the surrounding circumstances. It is when attention is drawn to a person's conduct that is unusual, different, odd, dangerous, appears wrongful, or just-not-right under the circumstances. Suspicious activity is an occurrence that is out of place and should not be happening in the neighborhood under normal circumstances. If you observe any suspicious activity, you should IMMEDIATELY CALL THE POLICE anytime you are unsure if someone or something appears not to fit in your neighborhood. Use your gut feeling, if it doesn’t seem right, just call and the Police will attempt to find out what is happening.

What is Neighborhood Watch?

A watchful neighborhood is key to preventing crime because many criminals are discouraged if they might be observed. Information that you or your neighbors give the police about suspicious activities can result in quicker and more successful solutions.

Neighborhood Watch Information

How to Start a Neighborhood Watch

Portable Recording Systems (Body Cameras)

The Long Prairie Police Department may provide the Long Prairie Police Department peace officers with portable recording systems for use during the performance of their duties.  The use of portable recording systems is intended to enhance the mission of the Department by accurately capturing contacts between Department peace officers and the public.  It is the policy to authorize and require the use of department-issued portable recording systems as set forth below, and to administer portable recording systems data as provided by law.

Download the full policy here.