The Saint Paul Police Department Parking Enforcement Unit is supervised by a sergeant who reports to the Special Operations Unit senior commander in the Community Engagement Division. The purpose of the unit is to augment the department’s enforcement effort in regard to all parking regulations and to expedite the safe movement of traffic elements. Such personnel are authorized to issue parking citations and to order the movement or towing of vehicles found to be in violation, in accordance with department policy and procedure. It will be the responsibility of parking enforcement officers to:

  • Enforce all statutory and ordinance parking regulations to include the towing and

  • Issue citations to vehicles for violations of parking regulations.

  • Patrol an assigned area of the city by foot and/or motorized vehicle.

  • Testify in court relative to the issuance of parking citations.

  • Assist at special events and civic functions such as parades, etc., in enforcing parking regulations and providing information to civilians needing assistance.

  • Perform related duties as required.

    Revised June 18, 2019

Last Edited: June 18, 2019