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Any questions? Send an e-mail to Chief Scott Peterson
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Do not send an e-mail to request emergency assistance.
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Integrity ~ Impartiality ~ Service
The Windom Police Department consists of 10 sworn officers consisting of a Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police, 6 Patrol Officers, Investigator, School Resource Officer and a Records Clerk. Vacancies are filled by recommendation of hire by the Chief of Police to the City Council and require their confirmation. The Police Department is located in the Cottonwood County Law Enforcement Center. Dispatching for the department is provided by the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office.
Windom is located in Cottonwood County, in Southwest Minnesota, and is at the intersection of Highway 60, Highway 71, and Highway 62. The 2010 Census shows Windom has a diverse and growing population of 4,646.
Whether you are in Windom visiting, working, shopping or dining, the Windom Police Department is proud to serve you with Integrity, Impartiality and Service.
The City of Windom is currently accepting applications for the position of a Full-Time Police Officer. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible to be licensed at the time of hire. A copy of the P.O.S.T. license or Eligibility letter must be received with the application. Applicants will be required to pass background, physical, and psychological evaluations. Starting salary is $25.10 per hour with option of starting at a higher rate of pay.
Application information is available here or you can contact the Windom Police Department at 507-831-6134. The City of Windom is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Fax and email applications will not be accepted. Please mail applications to the Windom Police Department, 444 9th St. Windom MN 56101
Welcome to the Windom Police Department web page. I hope you will enjoy viewing the services that our agency offers.
The men and women of the Windom Police Department are committed to effective law enforcement and building valuable community partnerships. We place an emphasis on continuing education for our staff and utilizing state-of-the-art technology. It is an honor and privilege to be of service to this community.
Thank you for your visit and feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions.
Enjoy your visit.
Scott Peterson
Chief of Police
Chief Scott Peterson #206
Serving since 2011
Asst. Chief Cory Hillesheim#204
Serving since 2009
Investigator Donna Marcy #202
Serving since 2001
Officer Dana Wallace #201
Serving since 2002
Officer Louis Norell #207
Serving since 2011
Officer Devin Kopperud #208
Serving since 2014
Officer Ryan Hillesheim #209
Serving since 2019
Officer Rebecca McPeak #205
Serving since 2020
Officer Isaak Paulson #203
Serving since 2020
Officer Austin Lasky #210
Serving since 2022
Records Clerk Deb Nesseth
Serving since 1986
K-9 Officer Bruno
Serving since 2019
Cottonwood Law Enforcement Center
444 Ninth Street,
P.O. Box 38
Windom, MN 56101
Police Chief
Phone: 507-831-6134
Fax: 507-831-1957
Contact Police Chief
The mission of the Windom Police Department is to provide quality police service to our community by promoting meaningful police/citizen interaction and community partnerships.
We place an emphasis on public education, problem solving and actively responding to community concerns.
We commit to the values of integrity, impartiality, and service in the performance of our duties.
Any questions? Send an e-mail to Chief Scott Peterson
Your e-mail will be reviewed during normal business hours only.
Do not send an e-mail to request emergency assistance.
Sorry, we do not give out patches.
For non-emergencies, requiring police assistance,
please call 507-831-6134
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BUSINESS HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8am to 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Phone: 507-831-6129
Toll-Free: 1-800-494-6366
Fax: 507-831-6127
Windom City Hall
444 9th Street, P.O. Box 38
Windom, MN 56101-0038