Transparency and Department Policy

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department Policies

• 1003 – Vehicle Pursuit
• 1004 – Allegations of Misconduct.pdf
• -1005 – Professional Conduct of Peace Officers
• 1006 – Missing & Endangered Children
• 1007 – Domestic Abuse Response and Arrest
• 1008 – Predatory Offender Registration – Community Notification
• 1009 – Criminal Conduct on School Buses
• 1010 – Use of Force
• 1011 – Impartial Policing
• 1018 – Public Assembly and First Amendment Activity
• 1060 – Confidential Informants
• 1140 – Sexual Assault Investigations
• 1120 – Procession of Property Seized for Administrative Forfeiture 04-11-2022
• 4021- Eyewitness Identification 24
• 1100 – Light Exemption of Law Enforcement Vehicles
• 4021- Eyewitness Identification 24-1
• 1120 – Procession of Property Seized for Administrative Forfeiture 04-11-2022-1
• 5033 – FLOCK Policy
• -2004 – Body Worn Cameras

The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department has used in-squad dashcam recording devices for many years, dating back to a time where the recording device was in the trunk and used VHS tapes. The SLMPD has since incorporated Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) to work in conjunction with the in-squad systems. Together, these systems are used to aid the department with capturing evidence that arise from police-citizen encounters, and to enhance the public trust in our organization.

Our use of BWC and in-squad technology is governed by Minnesota Statute 626.847, which establishes requirements for data classification, retention, public access, and operational procedures. The SLMPD policy on BWCs can be found under the mandated policy section.

The South Lake Minnetonka Police Department has been using Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology through the Flock Safety system since 2024. There are currently 4 cameras in operation within the SLMPD jurisdiction, with their locations noted here. These cameras are a useful tool in assisting the SLMPD Officers with enhancing public safety, supporting criminal investigations, recovering stolen vehicles and missing persons.

ALPR devices capture images of license plates in public view and compare them to state and national databases containing information related to crimes, warrants, stolen property, lawfully established investigations and alerts, and driver’s license statuses.

Our use of ALPR technology is governed by Minnesota Statute § 13.824, which establishes strict requirements for data collection, storage, access, and auditing. This law also outlines prohibited uses, ensuring that ALPR data is not used for purposes such as tracking individuals without a lawful basis, conducting surveillance on constitutionally protected activities, or enforcing immigration laws.

The SLMPD policy on ALPRs can be found under the mandated policy section.

Further information regarding Flock can be learned at the SLMPD Transparency Portal.