Brainerd Police Department

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Brainerd Police Department The Brainerd Police Department is a full-service, modern police agency with 27 sworn officers, 6 full-time support staff, and 3 part-time service staff.

We respond to nearly 19,000 incidents per year in a semi-urban city of over 13,000 residents. Brainerd officers patrol nearly 17 square miles and provide transportation security for the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. Brainerd officers serve their community in patrol, investigations, and special assignments such as Bomb Squad, Police K-9, Drug Unit, Tactical Team, and others. For further information, please view our various web links or contact us through this site. Thank you!

🎃 Start your Halloween fun a day early!Join the Brainerd Police Department and Brainerd Fire Department on Friday, Octob...
10/13/2026

🎃 Start your Halloween fun a day early!

Join the Brainerd Police Department and Brainerd Fire Department on Friday, October 30—the day before Halloween—for treats, safety tips, and a visit with Safety Pup!

⏰ 3:30–5:30 p.m.
📍 Brainerd Police Department, 225 East River Road

Put on your costumes, bring the family, and help us kick off a safe and happy Halloween! 🚓🚒🍬

10/08/2026
09/30/2026

Check out this update from Drive210. Keep supporting our local businesses along Highway 210—your visit makes a difference!

09/16/2026

Update from Drive 210.

09/10/2026

🚨🚨WE ARE HIRING🚨🚨
Brainerd Police Department
Police Officer

The Police Officer job classification is a union position that performs protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments including crime prevention; enforcing laws, investigating criminal activity, ensuring public safety, maintaining records and files, testifying in court, preparing reports and related work as required.

2026 Hiring Range: $39.12 - $43.58per hour depending on qualifications.
2026 Pay Range: $39.12 - $46.56 per hour.
*2026 Performance based pay opportunity: Up to $52.16 per hour.

*The City of Brainerd utilizes a performance-based pay system as noted above.

To apply:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brainerdmn

09/04/2026

Another update from Drive210.

A huge thank you to Smiles for Jake Movement, Lakes Area Heroes, and the many volunteers who put together these incredib...
08/21/2026

A huge thank you to Smiles for Jake Movement, Lakes Area Heroes, and the many volunteers who put together these incredible lunch bags and water bottles for every Brainerd officer and support staff member!

Each bag was packed with snacks, goodies, and important information about mental health resources available to law enforcement officers and support staff.

We truly appreciate the time, effort, and generosity that went into this thoughtful gesture. The support our department receives from organizations and community members like these means a great deal to all of us.

Thank you for supporting those who serve our community! 💙

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225 E River Road
Brainerd, MN
56401

Telephone

+12188292805

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