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Item 4.1 Wright County Sheriffs Annual Activity Report 2025 Request for City Council Action DEPARTMENT INFORMATION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE: Wright County Sheriff City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty April 13, 2026 PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #: Lt. Jeff McMackins 4.1 – Annual WCSO Report STRATEGIC VISION MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO: Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication. Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services. X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a cost-effective manner. Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities. Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings. AGENDA ITEM DETAILS RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommend the City Council accept the Annual Activity Report from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED? No No BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION: The City of Otsego receives law enforcement services through a contractual agreement with the Wright County Sheriff's Office. Otsego has been contracting with the Sheriff's Office predating the City's incorporation in 1990. This relationship allows the City to receive a high level of protection in the most cost-effective manner. Further, the City is afforded access to the extensive resources and relationships available through the Sheriff's Office. The City and the Sheriff's Office have a great working relationship and are routinely reviewing levels of service within the City. The Sheriff's Office currently provides fifty (50) hours of service daily within the City. This level of service is provided by numerous different deputies, each of whom is assigned to the City for their regular shifts. This approach allows each of the deputies to become familiar with the community and any local issues that require dedicated attention. Lt. Jeff McMackins from the Wright County Sheriff’s Office will be present at the meeting to present the 2025 Annual Activity Report and can field any questions from the City Council. City staff has already posted this report on the City website for public access (https://www.otsegomn.gov/164/Law-Enforcement). SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: • Annual Activity Report POSSIBLE MOTION PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES: This item is informational and no formal action is being requested. BUDGET INFORMATION FUNDING: BUDGETED: General Fund – Police Protection (42100) Yes Wright County Sheriff’s Office Annual Activity Report 2025 MISSION The Wright County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the community, is committed to improving our quality of life. We uphold the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Minnesota, and dedicate ourselves to maintaining order, protecting life and property, reducing the fear of crime and ensuring a safe and secure correctional facility. We hold ourselves accountable to the guiding principles of integrity, professionalism, caring, and fairness. GUIDING PRINCIPLES INTEGRITY We pride ourselves on upholding the highest ethical standards that guide us to serve in a trustworthy, truthful, and honorable manner. PROFESSIONALISM We inspire trust and cooperation within the community and the Sheriff’s Office. We are well-trained, highly motivated, progressive and innovative while providing responsive and quality service. CARING We are compassionate and respectful. We are approachable, understanding, and considerate of the needs of all people. FAIRNESS We are equitable, just and consistent. We serve the community and each other in an unbiased and impartial manner. Sheriff Sean Deringer To the Citizens of Wright County, As your Sheriff, I am honored to serve this community and to stand beside you in collaboration as we have navigated the opportunities and challenges of 2025. Each year brings change, but our shared commitment to safety, integrity, and community care remains constant. Public safety today looks different than it did even a decade ago. Technology continues to evolve, from advanced emergency response systems to the use of body-worn cameras and data-driven policing strategies. My office remains committed to using these tools responsibly and transparently, ensuring they strengthen trust rather than diminish it. Accountability and professionalism are not optional—they are foundational to the oath we take. Over the past year, we have expanded community outreach efforts, strengthened collaboration with local schools, and invested in mental health response training with our co-responder team. I want to express my gratitude for the trust you place in our agency. We are committed to listening and to serving every resident with integrity, professionalism, fairness and caring. Respectfully, Sean A. Deringer Wright County Sheriff 10 year look back at Otsego contracting history with the Sheriff’s Office: o Contract rate history:  2016: $67.00 Hourly Annual Cost: $978,200  2017: $69.50 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,014,700  2018: $72.00 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,157,184  2019: $74.50 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,305,240  2020: $78.25 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,374,696  2021: $81.75 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,432,260  2022: $84.20 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,475,184  2023: $86.75 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,583,188  2024: $105.00 Hourly Annual Cost: $1,921,500  2025: $110.00 Hourly Annual Cost: $2,007,500  2026: $115.00 Hourly Projected Cost: $2,098,750 The City of Otsego has been contracting for law enforcement services with the Sheriff’s Office for over 25 years. Otsego achieved 24 hours a day coverage in 2003 and maintained that level of service until 2005 when the coverage increased to 32 hours a day. In October of 2007, Otsego again increased their law enforcement contract to 40 hours a day. In July of 2018, Otsego increased their coverage to 48 hours a day. In January of 2023, Otsego increased their coverage to 50 hours a day. Sheriff’s Office Divisions • Operations division: o Training Unit o Court Security Unit o Recreational Services o Communications o Civil, Warrants, and Transport Unit o Community Services Unit o Emergency Management o Underwater Recovery Team o Emergency Response Team/UAV o Reserve Unit Sheriff’s Office Divisions • Patrol Division: 3rd largest sheriff’s office in the state with the largest sheriff’s office patrol division. o Patrol o K9 o Traffic Unit o Crash Investigations Unit o Rapid Response Team o Recruitment and Retention Team Sheriff’s Office Divisions • Criminal Investigations Division: o Detective Unit o Special Investigations Unit o Digital Forensics Unit o Major Crimes Investigation o Property & Evidence Unit o School Resource Officer o Crime Victim Advocate Continued Improvements In recent years we have continued to improve our service by expanding and offering the following: Co-responder unit: Pairs a Deputy with a Social Worker to respond to calls involving behavioral health concerns. Together, they combine safety, de-escalation, and clinical expertise to manage crises effectively and to connect individuals to appropriate services. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) continue to be a valuable tool in supporting patrol operations and critical incidents. In 2025, the program expanded with additional pilots and equipment, and UAVs are now deployed directly from patrol vehicles for faster response. This has improved situational awareness and strengthened our overall capabilities in the field. Sheriff Deputies responded to 9,315 calls for service in Otsego in 2025. Of those calls for service, 4,209 incidents turned into a case report and required further investigation by the deputies. Below is a 5 year look back at Otsego’s law enforcement activity. 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2021-2025 CFS & Population Total CFS CG-CFS Population 21,289 22,705 23,132 23,790 24,799 3,783 3,697 3,917 3,898 4,209 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2021-2025 Population & Cases Population Cases 2025 Overview Quality of Life & Traffic Snapshot Below is a historical look back at some of the more common quality of life and traffic-related calls for service. 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Neighborhood Dispute 15 16 15 18 12 Disorderly 14 12 23 13 15 Unwanted Person 24 25 37 39 23 Threats 34 32 58 45 47 Noise 56 60 63 80 95 Harassment 48 39 50 62 59 Lost-Found Property 31 39 59 39 44 Domestic Disturbance 142 137 151 132 142 Animal 218 189 189 213 209 Citizen Aid 131 97 99 109 109 Juvenile Activity 68 120 123 124 148 Check Welfare 182 232 218 243 293 Suspicious Activity 317 304 337 303 313 Civil 220 175 198 171 195 Alarm 366 426 370 409 407 Medical 813 954 1022 975 1118 Traffic Related Incidents 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Winter Parking 143 41 203 84 27 Traffic Hazard 25 16 33 36 32 DUI 60 33 39 51 70 Parking 73 95 79 62 92 Traffic Complaint 197 219 182 240 240 Motor Vehicle Crash 205 235 236 253 284 Traffic Stop 3300 2987 2949 2880 3325 Otsego Significant Crime Incidents Significant Crime Calls 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Assault 6 17 14 12 16 Burglary 7 9 17 7 13 Court Order Violation 37 49 50 56 46 Criminal Damage to Property 41 29 30 46 33 Drugs 59 34 36 16 20 Fraud 102 79 82 73 92 Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 2 1 0 Sex Related 16 10 14 19 18 Theft 128 170 117 137 152 Total 396 397 362 367 390 16 13 46 33 20 92 00 18 152 Assault Burglary Criminal Damage to Property Court Order Violation Drugs Fraud Complaint Homicide Robbery Sex Related Theft Otsego Calls by Time and Day of Week 1137 1288 1343 1367 1362 1447 1371 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Calls by Day of Week 176 214 359 465 471 459 469 486 529 531 615 574 549 516 494 521 451 397 304 234 185 114 103 99 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Calls by Time of Day Criminal Investigations Division Detective Unit: Our Detective Unit consists of 10 full-time detectives and two supervisors. They were assigned 114 cases this year in the City of Otsego. The workload mainly consists of thefts, sex crimes, frauds, and missing persons cases. Special Investigations Unit (SIU): SIU consists of four full-time agents and a supervisor. They are plain clothes detectives which primarily focus on drug crimes but will assist anytime plain clothes detectives are needed. They were assigned 8 cases in the City of Otsego this year. Their workload consisted primarily of drug crimes. Case of note: SIU executed a search warrant where 73.9 grams of methamphetamine were located resulting in 1st degree drug possession and sales charges. Major Crimes Investigations Unit (MCIU): MCIU consists of one full-time deputy and seven part-time deputies. They are our crime scene documentation and evidence collection experts. Their workload spans a wide variety, generally consisting of damage to property, burglary, thefts, robberies, and unwitnessed or unexpected deaths. They were assigned 16 cases in the City of Otsego this year. Digital Forensics Unit: Our Digital Forensics Unit is staffed by two full-time computer forensics investigators. They specialize in collecting and analyzing electronic evidence from devices like cell phones, computers, and storage systems as part of criminal investigations. They were assigned 19 cases in the City of Otsego this year. School Resource Officer (SRO): Our SRO Unit consists of 12 full-time SRO’s and two supervisors. Prairie View Middle School and Kaleidoscope Charter School each have one full-time SRO assigned. SRO’s help maintain a safe and secure learning environment. They build positive relationships with students and staff while addressing safety concerns, responding to incidents, and providing education on topics like law, safety, and decision-making. They handled 61 cases in Otsego Schools this year. 2025 City Comparison Otsego Monticello St St. Michael Significant Crime Calls Assault 16 31 12 Burglary 13 9 5 Court Order Violation 46 67 26 Criminal Damage to Property 33 63 45 Drugs 20 62 42 Fraud Complaint 92 102 82 Homicide 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 4 Sex Related 18 22 24 Theft 152 244 62 Significant Quality of Life Calls Alarm 407 500 409 Animal 209 223 159 Check Welfare 293 461 218 Citizen Aid 109 224 115 Civil 195 322 185 Disorderly 15 60 23 Domestic Disturbance 142 193 146 Harassment 59 86 41 Juvenile Complaint 148 178 184 Lost - Found Property 44 93 40 Medical 1118 1473 925 Neighborhood Dispute 12 34 16 Noise 95 80 52 Suspicious Activity 313 463 244 Threats 47 63 53 Unwanted Person 23 82 40 Traffic Calls DUI 70 92 46 Motor Vehicle Accident 284 441 341 Parking 92 84 81 Seasonal Parking 27 175 108 Traffic - Complaint 240 322 300 Traffic - Hazard 32 49 52 Traffic - Stop 3325 6022 2774 Wright County Sheriff’s Office 3800 Braddock Ave NE Buffalo, MN 55313 (763) 682-1162 sheriff@wrightcountymn.gov Command Staff Contact Information Sheriff Sean Deringer sean.deringer@wrightcountymn.gov Chief Deputy Matt Treichler matthew.treichler@wrightcountymn.gov Patrol Captain Jeremy Wirkkula jeremy.wirkkula@wrightcountymn.gov Patrol Lieutenant Jeff McMackins jeff.mcmackins@wrightcountymn.gov Patrol Lieutenant Russ Erkens russell.erkens@wrightcountymn.gov Patrol Lieutenant Bill Swan william.swan@wrightcountymn.gov District Sergeant Jason Oltmanns jason.oltmanns@wrightcountymn.gov