Responsibilities & Services

The City of Chanhassen provides law enforcement and public safety services through a combination of county and city services. Chanhassen contracts with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office to provide quality law enforcement service.

The city also employs a crime prevention specialist and two part-time community service officers to enhance the level of public safety services.

Police Contract

Chanhassen’s contract with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office gives the city an effective, efficient model that costs considerably less than establishing a local police department.

The contract funds the following personnel: