COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY ORIENTED & PROBLEM SOLVING POLICING
The Cottage Grove Police Department is committed to Community Oriented and Problem Solving policing. This is a method by which the police and citizens join as partners to identify and solve problems in the community. When officers and citizens become involved together, each becomes organizers, planners and educators; this benefits the community and the individuals involved. This partnering is a change from the nature of police work. It allows for greater flexibility and responsiveness from the police and also the community to recognize, address and resolve problems. The end result is a new relationship that is formed, which makes our community a great place to live. We encourage citizen involvement. Please contact the department to see how we can work with you or your organization.
CITIZEN RIDE-ALONGS / DEPARTMENT TOURS
Interested citizens are welcome to ride along with an officer during part of a shift to see what we do during our day. Contact the department during business hours or an on-duty officer to make arrangements for this interesting experience. Tours of our facility and squad cars can be arranged through our business office. We look forward to having you join us during a shift or visit with us at our facility.
LOST & FOUND PROPERY
Over the course of time the department acquires various items of property that are turned over to us or found by officers. These items are maintained at the department and efforts to locate the owners are made through available serial numbers, identifying information or other descriptions. After a period of time, these items are disposed of if no owner is located or comes forward. If you have lost an item, please contact the department to see if we may have it.
CRIME STOPPERS
In conjunction with the Madison Area Crime Stoppers Program, the department participates in this project to provide a means by which information on crimes can be reported anonymously with the individual making the report eligible for a cash reward. Persons with information about crimes that have been committed or suspected criminal activity can call 266-6014 or submit them via e-mail.