Wabasha Police Department

Mission Statement

To ensure the safety and security of our community through dedicated service and protection.  We are committed to upholding the law with integrity, fairness and respect for all individuals.

The Wabasha Police Department is a community orientated police agency which aims its primary focus on the safety of its citizens, neighborhoods, and roads. The Wabasha Police Department is staffed by five full time Police Officers and an administrative assistant under the direction of Police Chief Joe Stark. The Police Department has a Police Reserve unit dedicated to helping the communities and the officers.

The Department is active in many programs including Safe and Sober, Towards Zero Deaths, Operation ID, Community Watch (Includes house checks), and Bike Safety. In addition, the department works collaboratively with City, County, State Agencies and community organizations to maximize resources and security while heightening citizen engagement in safety and crime-related issues.

Police Department Staff