Fairmont Police Department

Message from the Chief

Fairmont Chief of PoliceIt is with great pride that on behalf of our officers and staff I welcome you to the Fairmont Police Department. Our webpage is designed to provide you with information about our department and the many programs and services we provide in our community. We are very proud to serve our community and the citizens of Fairmont.

The Fairmont Police Department provides service to the approximately 10,500 members of our community. Our department consists of 18 full time officers as well as two Records Technicians, and one Community Service Officer. We recognize that our community partnerships with our citizens and the various groups and organizations in our community are essential to be effective in addressing concerns and issues in our community to keep Fairmont a safe and beautiful community to work and raise a family.

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FAIR

PROFESSIONAL

DEDICATED

FPD not only stands for Fairmont Police Department, but for what our officers value in how we serve our community: Fair, Professional, and Dedicated. We greatly appreciate the respect and support of the community and we will continue to work hard to keep it.

Meet Your Officers

The Fairmont PD maintains a highly skilled and professional staff.  Each officer has served in a variety of capacities in our department.

Meet the officers that serve your community.

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Learn How the PD Works

The Fairmont PD has many working parts. Explore our department overview and learn how things work.

Included are descriptions of various positions within our department.

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Helpful Resources

Our website offers helpful resources that can makes interacting with the Fairmont PD easier.

Fairmont PD does not accept third party advertising or postings for services on our website.

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News & Alerts

Community Notification Meeting – Level III Predatory Offender

Community Notification – Level III Predatory Offender In accordance with Minnesota Statute 244.052 and 244.053, the Fairmont Police Department is releasing information regarding Terry Schulz, a Level 3 registrant subject to public notification. Mr. Schulz will be released to Fairmont on 9/29/25. Mr. Schulz has served the sentence imposed on [...]

Fairmont PD Hires Two Officers

Fairmont Police Department added two full-time licensed peace officers to the force in August 2024.  Officer Derek Hughes and Officer Shaylynn Anderson are both graduates of Martin County West.  Officer Hughes recently served as FPD's CSO/Cadet and upon graduation from college, was offered a full-time position as peace officer.  Officer [...]