White Bear Lake City Council 04/28/2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Areas of Interest (4)

Police Chief reports 100% increase in proactive activity such as arrests, traffic stops, and DWIs.
White Bear Lake Police Department facing staffing shortages with 28 of 32 authorized sworn officer positions filled.
Concerns raised regarding the future of police technology, including outdated drone fleets and body/squad camera capabilities.
Shift in patrol strategy: Moving staff from day shifts to night shifts to meet operational demands.

Approval of April 14th regular city council meeting minutes

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The only thing that's changing in our city as far as crime goes is that our officers are out there just getting after it.
— Hagar

Crime and PolicingPresenting crime statistics and police activity trends.

McCloskkeyMayor

Presiding over the city council meeting.

HagarChief of Police

Delivered the biannual police report and organizational overview.

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“The only thing that's changing in our city as far as crime goes is that our officers are out there just getting after it.”

Explaining the increase in proactive police activity statistics.

Julie SwansonFormer Police Chief

Credited with starting the department's honor guard program.

John VettySergeant

Oversees adult criminal investigators and special investigators.

White Bear LakeWashington DC (National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial)

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Resolution to observe May 11th-16th, 2026, as Police Week in White Bear Lake.