Contract Law Enforcement

Wright County began offering contract law enforcement services in 1970 in the city of Cokato. The cities of Waverly, Delano and Monticello followed shortly thereafter. Presently the Wright County Sheriff's Office provides contract law enforcement services to 13 of the 16 cities in Wright County. Only the Wright County cities of Annandale, Buffalo and Howard Lake have their own police departments.

Wright County cities that contract law enforcement coverage through the Sheriff’s Office pay an hourly fee ($86.75 for 2023) as set by the County Board. Several factors impact contracted hours of coverage that include, but are not limited to, population and calls for service. The hourly rate includes the salary and benefits for the assigned deputy, the fully equipped squad car and all related law enforcement equipment and supplies, prosecution costs, investigative services, and secretarial services.


CityContract Hours (2023) Population 
 (2023 Estimated) 
Albertville109508,118
Clearwater2,9202,429
Cokato4,3802,761
Delano7,3006,927
Hanover*1,4603,665
Maple Lake2,9202,201
Monticello20,94014,768
Montrose3,6503,943
Otsego18,25024,086
Rockford*4,3804,771
St. Michael14,60020,516
South Haven208183
Waverly2,1902,200


*Wright County portion of the city only.