Albert Lea Police Department

Albert Lea Police Department Respect, Integrity, Accountability, & Service The ALPD is comprised of 30 sworn officers.
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The dedicated personnel of the Albert Lea Police Department are located at 411 Broadway Ave S within the Freeborn County Government Center. Our Mission is to enhance the quality of life in Albert Lea, by providing excellent public safety services through leadership, integrity, and in collaborative partnerships with our community. Their structure includes a Police Chief, a Deputy Chief, 2 Lieutenan

ts, 6 Sergeants, 3 Detectives, 16 Patrol Officers (2 School Resource Officers), and 1 South Central Drug Investigative Unit Agent. Supporting their crucial work are dedicated civilian personnel serving as 2 Community Service Officers. This team, working alongside shared resources, ensures comprehensive law enforcement for our community.

Congratulations to Sergeant Sy Vanthavong, who was recently recognized with the Albert Lea Police Department Medal of Me...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to Sergeant Sy Vanthavong, who was recently recognized with the Albert Lea Police Department Medal of Merit for his distinguished service with the SCDIU SWAT Team.

Sgt. Vanthavong recently concluded 18 years of SWAT service, including 10 years with the SCDIU SWAT Team, where he most recently served as a Team Leader. His leadership, professionalism, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the team and the communities it serves.

Congratulations, Sgt. Vanthavong, and thank you for your years of dedicated service.

We've all been there: it's 7:15 a.m., someone can't find a shoe, and you're already calculating how late you'll be for y...
08/29/2026

We've all been there: it's 7:15 a.m., someone can't find a shoe, and you're already calculating how late you'll be for your 8:00 a.m. meeting. 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

It's easy to let speed sneak up on you when you're racing against the clock, but speeding 5–10 mph over the limit only saves about a minute on a typical 10-mile city drive.

A stress-free commute starts the night before:
✨ Pack lunches and lay out clothes before bed.
✨ Check your GPS route before turning the key for overnight school zone changes.
✨ Give yourself a 10-minute buffer to handle red lights without the panic.

Let's keep our kids safe this school year. Slow down, stay focused, and help us drive Minnesota toward zero deaths. 💛

Congratulations to Sgt. Steve Charboneau, who was recently awarded the Albert Lea Police Department Merit Award in recog...
08/28/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Steve Charboneau, who was recently awarded the Albert Lea Police Department Merit Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication as our Field Training Coordinator.

After 12 years leading the Field Training Program, Sgt. Charboneau recently passed the torch. During his tenure, he helped train approximately 33 new officers and played a major role in modernizing and strengthening our training program.

Thank you, Sgt. Charboneau, for the lasting impact you’ve made on our officers and our department.

08/28/2026

A LOCAL HERO STEPS UP WHEN SECONDS COUNT! Christy Baas received the Citizen Lifesaving Award from the Albert Lea Police Department at the Aug. 24 City Council meeting for her quick action that saved a child’s life. After noticing the child choking at Freeborn County Human Services, she immediately called 911 and administered the Heimlich maneuver, successfully dislodging the object.

Thank you, Christy, for your swift action!

Throw Back Thursday: The ALPD's first female police officer. Article from the 3-3-1921 Freeborn County Standard.
08/27/2026

Throw Back Thursday: The ALPD's first female police officer. Article from the 3-3-1921 Freeborn County Standard.

After nearly 12 years of dedicated service to the Albert Lea Police Department, we say thank you and farewell to Officer...
08/24/2026

After nearly 12 years of dedicated service to the Albert Lea Police Department, we say thank you and farewell to Officer Dan Schmitt.
Dan served with the department from September 11, 2014, through August 14, 2026. During his career, he served as a Use of Force instructor, coaching and instructing numerous officers, was a member of the SWAT team, and played an important role in refining our Use of Force Team. As an Army veteran, Dan has continued his commitment to service throughout his career.

Thank you, Dan, for your dedication, leadership, and service to the Albert Lea community and to your fellow officers. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! 🇺🇸👮‍♂

Drive impaired and you pay the price. A single decision behind the wheel brings life-changing financial, legal, and pers...
08/24/2026

Drive impaired and you pay the price. A single decision behind the wheel brings life-changing financial, legal, and personal consequences.

From now through Sept. 7, nearly 300 Minnesota law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols to eliminate impaired driving through Labor Day. If you drive impaired, officers will pull you over.

The Impact in Minnesota (2026 YTD):
• 62 alcohol-related fatalities
• 179 serious injuries
• 13,670 DWI arrests

The real consequences:
• Strict limits: Officers arrest drivers below the 0.08% BAC limit if they show signs of impairment.
• Heavy penalties: A conviction means losing your license for up to a year, paying thousands in fines, facing jail time, or using a mandatory ignition interlock for up to 10 years.
• Watch Corey's Story https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HpM5L6QGX/ to see how one choice changed his life forever.

Protect our community and help drive Minnesota toward zero deaths. Always designate a sober driver, book a taxi or stay overnight.

Times have changed but the message has not:School's open. Drive carefully!
08/18/2026

Times have changed but the message has not:
School's open. Drive carefully!

Aleks and Artjom are in town from Estonia doing summer internships with Southwestern Advantage Educational Company. The...
08/11/2026

Aleks and Artjom are in town from Estonia doing summer internships with Southwestern Advantage Educational Company. They will be around the community for a couple of weeks doing door-to-door sales of educational books. Both have lanyards to identify themselves, and they have the appropriate city permits in their possession. Each of them has a Facebook profile with links included below.

Aleks: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576447701427

Artjom: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570990617240

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411 Broadway Avenue S
Albert Lea, MN
56007

Telephone

+15073775780

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