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-time Constable for <br />Circle Pines. City Councilmen took turns providing policing duty at night. <br />- <br />formed. The Village of Circle Pines acquired an ambulance/squad car to <br />patrol and to transport injured or ill residents the many miles to the <br />nearest hospital. <br />In 1954, Joseph Matzke became the first Lexington police officer. Officer <br />Matzke was paid $10 per month to cover gas and other expenses, plus he <br />received a portion of the fines assessed for infractions of ordinance. <br />As early as 1965, a joint police force was discussed between Lexington and <br />adopted by the two cities creating a combined police department. The <br />police department was governed by a commission, rather than directly by <br />the two city councils. Ronald Nicholas became the first Chief of the Circle <br />Pines-Lexington Police Department. <br />The department, consisting of four officers, was first housed in a <br />portioned--time officers were <br />later added to extend coverage. All officers shared one police patrol car, a <br />1973 Plymouth inherited from the City of Lexington. <br />In 1978, the police department moved from the fire barn to an office in <br />the shopping area of 9201 Lexington Avenue. In June of 1986, the <br />department moved again, this time into the lower level of the new Circle <br />Pines City Hall. <br />In 1991, the Circle Pines-Lexington Police Department began providing <br />contracted police protection to Centerville. In December of 1999, a Joint <br />We take great pride <br />Powers Agreement was completed, and on January 1, 2000, a tri-city <br />in our entire <br />enforcement and safety services to the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, <br />community, our <br />and Lexington. <br />department, and in <br />our commitment to <br />protect and serve the <br />In 2006, a new police station was built on the corner of North Road and <br />citizens of the cities <br />Lake Drive in Circle Pines. Today the Centennial Lakes Police Department <br />of Centerville, <br />is comprised of 16 sworn officers and 6 civilians who are fully dedicated to <br />Circle Pines, and <br />providing quality service to our three cities. Exceptional personnel, a low <br />Lexington. <br />crime rate, public confidence in our ability and integrity, policies and <br />practices in accord with national standards, and innovative <br />problem-solving and outreach programs are just a few of our noteworthy <br />accomplishments. <br />6 <br /> <br />