Cavalier Police Department

05/14/2026

Another huge thank you to United Valley Bank for the thoughtful gift basket for Police Week. This is a special week for law enforcement as it also remembers the fallen. It’s a great feeling knowing our community remembers that. Thank you so much UVB

05/12/2026

Thank you very much to North Star Community Credit Union for this generous snack basket during Police Week! Community support really keeps us going!

05/09/2026

Now for OHV (Off Highway Vehicles) operation info:

Class 1 = Dirtbikes
Class 2 = 4 wheelers
Class 3 = Side by Sides

MAY NOT operate Class 1 (dirtbike) or Class 2 (4 wheeler) in town as per City Ordinance. Simple as that. Exemption is given to get gas and drive directly out of town, but you MUST have a FULL DRIVERS license/Motorcycle endorsement. NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED.

MAY operate a Class 3 (side by side) in town but MUST have a FULL DRIVERS LICENSE or PERMIT with a qualified (18 or older w/3 yrs experience) licensed driver in the seat immediately next to the permitted driver.

Any Class 3 DRIVER or PASSENGER under 18 MUST wear helmets IN ADDITION TO SEATBELTS because they are under OHV law, not passenger vehicle law so helmets are required too. Number of occupants may NOT exceed the number of seats on the vehicle.

SAFETY CERTIFICATES ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN TOWN!

All motor vehicles must be registered and insured to operate on a roadway.

PARENTS: It is NOT ok to allow your unlicensed drivers to operate OHVs in town so please to not instruct them that it is. DO NOT send your unlicensed kids to Driver's Education class in OHVs.

GOLF CARTS - Different category all together. Golf carts are now allowed to be operated in town, ONLY by fully licensed drivers. NO NIGHT OPERATION EVEN WITH LIGHTS. Helmet and seatbelt laws do not apply to golf carts, but seatbelt law DOES apply to the low speed vehicles such as GEM cars. One passenger per seat space.

I know it can be confusing but basically if you do not have a license, you can't drive motor vehicles in town, with exception of scooters, and if you are under 18 you must be properly restrained and helmeted. If you have questions, feel free to call 701 265-8600 for clarification.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Chief Osvold

05/01/2026

SCOOTER season is back. Here are the ordinance rules in simplified language:

*MUST be at least 10 yrs of age
*MUST wear a helmet if under 18 yrs of age
*MUST NOT operate on sidewalks
*MUST NOT operate on Main St. W. and Division Aves (State Hwys)
-May CROSS these streets only
*MAY be operated on bike paths within city limits
*NO RIDERS or towing of objects
*SPEED LIMIT of 15 mph
*MUST have headlight/taillight if operated at night
*Must obey traffic laws. Stop and look before crossing streets.

Citations will be issued to PARENTS unless you have an ND Driver's License.

Please follow these ordinance requirements for a safe scooter season. Print this off and put in a visible place in your home for quick reference.

Thank you,

Chief Osvold

04/29/2026

TORNADO SIREN TESTING in Cavalier will take place Wednesday, April 29th between 11 am and 11:30 am according to Pembina County Emergency Management.

04/20/2026

FINGERPRINTS…. You must call in advance to make an appointment 701 265-8600. If you see a police vehicle at the office you can just stop by. $15 exact cash, or check payable to City of Cavalier. If you show up without calling first, you may not get your prints done due to unavailability.

The Sheriffs Dept also provides printing services if you make an appointment with them.

Chief Osvold

04/11/2026

02/13/2026

A situation from earlier in the eve in Cavalier has been resolved peacefully. Thank you for your cooperation.

Chief Osvold

01/29/2026

SCAM ATTEMPT WARNING:

Reports have been coming in about a caller claiming to be an 'officer' from the Pembina County Sheriff's Department. The caller states a badge number and says that you have missed jury duty and you now have to pay a fine. There is also no caller ID displayed. THIS IS A COMMON SCAM ATTEMPT. This is not the process that would be used by law enforcement for missing jury duty, or any other process.

The best defense if you get one of these calls is to simply hang up or tell the caller that you know this is a scam and advise them it will be reported to law enforcement, then hang up. You should never hear from them again.

If you have questions about whether a call is a scam or not, please contact your local law enforcement. When in doubt, ignore or disconnect the call. Thank you.

Chief Osvold

01/05/2026

This company is in town offering window and door inspections. You may see this vehicle and their employees on foot wearing yellow vests or gray jackets with a butterfly logo and the DaBella name. They are in the process of obtaining their merchant permit from the City.

Chief Osvold