On April 24 a pedestrian was hit and killed at the intersection of 85th Avenue and University Avenue. That intersection has police concerned as it is a high foot traffic area mixed with a high speed roadway.
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF CONSIDERS BODY CAMERAS
The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office will hold a public forum on March 14 regarding the use of body cameras.
Murder Suspect Arrested in Chicago
A fugitive wanted for a murder committed in April in Columbia Heights has been arrested by the FBI in Chicago.
Have a Coffee with a Cop
This week Blaine Police officers gathered at Caribou Coffee for the first Coffee with a Cop – a casual setting for cops to interact with the public.
Police Chase Hospitalizes Four Officers
A police chase through Blaine and Lino Lakes landed one man in jail and four police officers in the hospital.
Lino Lakes Public Safety Hits the Ice for Remembrance
In the past 10 years 1,439 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty across the U.S. This week the Lino Lakes Police and Fire Departments came together in an effort to raise money for a website dedicated to honoring those officers and their families.
Community Safety Forum in Anoka
The forum is a non faith based event to talk about how the host agencies work to protect the community and are there to share information about how to keep yourself, your home and your neighbors safe. The forum is geared towards seniors and those families who care for seniors.
Helping During the Holidays
An annual program in town pairs up police officers and firefighters with kids who might need a little extra holiday cheer.