Anoka County Sheriff’s Office
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) is a law enforcement agency responsible for serving and protecting the citizens of Anoka County, Minnesota. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing professional and courteous service while maintaining a safe and secure environment for all.
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Responsibilities
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office has various responsibilities, including:
- Patrolling the county and responding to calls for service.
- Investigating crimes and apprehending suspects.
- Enforcing the law and maintaining order.
- Providing security for the courts and other county facilities.
- Operating the county jail.
- Providing a variety of community services, such as crime prevention education and victim assistance.
Divisions
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is divided into several divisions, each responsible for a specific area of law enforcement. These divisions include:
- Patrol Division: Responds to calls for service and patrols the county.
- Criminal Investigation Division: Investigates crimes and apprehends suspects.
- Court Services Division: Provides security for the courts and other county facilities.
- Jail Division: Operates the county jail.
- Community Services Division: Provides a variety of community services, such as crime prevention education and victim assistance.
Additional Information
- The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
- The Sheriff's Office employs approximately 250 sworn officers and 100 civilian staff members.
- The Sheriff's Office serves a population of over 330,000 people.
Anoka County Arrest Warrants Search
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office provides an online tool to search for active arrest warrants in Anoka County, Minnesota. This tool allows you to search by name or warrant number.
How to Find a Warrant in Anoka County
To search for an active arrest warrant in Anoka County, follow these steps:
- Go to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office website.
- Click on the "Warrants" tab.
- Select "Warrant Search."
- Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for, or enter the warrant number.
- Click "Search."
The search results will display the following information:
- Name of the person with the warrant
- Date of birth
- Warrant number
- Issuing agency
- Warrant type
- Amount of bail
Important Information
- The Anoka County Sheriff's Office only maintains records of active arrest warrants. If you are searching for a warrant that is not active, you will need to contact the issuing agency.
- The Anoka County Sheriff's Office does not have the authority to arrest individuals on warrants issued by other jurisdictions. If you have a warrant from another jurisdiction, you should contact the issuing agency.
- If you have an active arrest warrant, you should turn yourself in to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office or the issuing agency as soon as possible.
Additional Information
- If you are unsure whether you have an active arrest warrant, you can contact the Anoka County Sheriff's Office at (763) 324-5000.
- You can also search for active arrest warrants in other Minnesota counties by visiting the Minnesota Judicial Branch website.
Anoka County Arrest Warrants
Anoka County Child Support Warrants
Anoka County Mugshots
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office does not release mugshots to the public. This is in accordance with Minnesota state law, which prohibits the release of criminal justice data that could be used to identify a person who has not been convicted of a crime.
Process of Obtaining Mugshots
In some cases, it may be possible to obtain mugshots through a public records request. However, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office is not required to release mugshots in response to a public records request.
To submit a public records request to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, you can:
- Mail a written request to:
Anoka County Sheriff's Office 13301 Hanson Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304
In your request, you must:
- Clearly identify the records you are requesting.
- State the purpose of your request.
- Provide your contact information.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond to your request. The Sheriff's Office may charge a fee for copying and mailing the records.
Availability of Mugshots
Even if you are able to obtain mugshots through a public records request, they may not be available online. The Anoka County Sheriff's Office does not have a website where mugshots are posted.
Bond Information
A bail bond is a sum of money paid to a court to secure the release of a person who has been arrested and charged with a crime. The purpose of bail is to ensure that the person will return to court for all scheduled hearings.
How to Post a Bond in Anoka County
To post a bond in Anoka County, you can:
- Contact a bail bond agent. A bail bond agent is a person or company that is licensed to post bail on behalf of defendants. Bail bond agents typically charge a fee for their services.
- Go to the Anoka County Jail. You can post bail in person at the Anoka County Jail. The jail is located at:
13301 Hanson Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304
The jail is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Send a money order or cashier's check to the Anoka County Jail. You can also mail a money order or cashier's check to the Anoka County Jail. The address is:
Anoka County Jail 13301 Hanson Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304
Make sure to include the defendant's name and booking number on the money order or cashier's check.
Once the bail has been posted, the defendant will be released from jail. The defendant must then appear in court for all scheduled hearings.
Additional Information
- If you cannot afford to post bail, you may be eligible for a public defender. A public defender is a lawyer who is appointed by the court to represent defendants who cannot afford to hire their own lawyer.
- If you have any questions about bail or the bail bond process, you can contact the Anoka County Sheriff's Office at (763) 324-5000.
Anoka County Most Wanted List
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office releases the most wanted list to the public in an effort to apprehend these dangerous fugitives. The list is updated regularly.
To view the Anoka County Most Wanted List, visit the Anoka County Sheriff's Office website.
Sex Offender Registry
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office provides a Sex Offender Registry for the county. The registry contains information about individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime.
The purpose of the registry is to protect the public from dangerous sex offenders. The registry is available to the public online.
To search the Anoka County Sex Offender Registry, visit the Anoka County Sheriff's Office website.
Information Available on the Registry
The following information is available on the Anoka County Sex Offender Registry:
- Name of the offender
- Date of birth
- Physical description
- Address
- Conviction information
- Risk level
Risk Levels
Sex offenders are assigned a risk level based on their likelihood to re-offend. The risk levels are:
- Low
- Moderate
- High
The risk level is determined by a number of factors, including the offender's criminal history, the nature of the offense, and the offender's mental health status.
Important Information
- The Anoka County Sheriff's Office is required by law to maintain the Sex Offender Registry.
- The registry is available to the public to help protect the community from dangerous sex offenders.
- If you have any questions about the Sex Offender Registry, you can contact the Anoka County Sheriff's Office at (763) 324-5000.
Anoka County Sex Offender Registry
Location and Contact Details
Address: 13301 Hanson Blvd NW Andover, MN 55304
Phone: (763) 324-5000, 763-324-5010
Fax: 763-324-5036
Email: [email protected]
Website: Anoka County Sheriff's Office