(See General Order 437.00: Juvenile Procedures)
The Saint Paul Police Department Youth Services Section is headed by a commander accountable to the deputy chief of the Major Crimes
Division. The unit head is subject to the general duties of the major crimes and investigations division unit heads. Additionally, they will require and administer an annual evaluation of all enforcement and prevention programs relating to juveniles. Unit personnel are accountable to the unit head for the performance of their duties.
The Saint Paul Police Department is committed to building community trust through the development of programs designed to prevent and control juvenile delinquency. In support of that concept and to function effectively in the juvenile justice field, the department will maintain a close working relationship with other components of the juvenile justice system. The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, Ramsey County Corrections Office, Ramsey County Juvenile Court and the Minnesota and Ramsey County Departments of Human Services are all critical to the successful accomplishment of our enforcement and prevention objectives.
Functions:
Investigate all cases except homicides, burglaries and criminal sexual conduct coming to its attention where juveniles are suspected of committing the crime.
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Investigate crimes, apprehend juvenile offenders, and conduct follow-up processing of youth arrests.
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Within guidelines established by the juvenile court and the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, coordinate and/or prepare court cases in which a juvenile offender is involved.
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When and where appropriate, adjust cases and direct juvenile offenders out of the juvenile justice system.
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Recover and return stolen property to the rightful owners.
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Assist the crime prevention unit in designing and implementing programs intended to prevent and control delinquent and criminal behavior by youths.
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Maintain juvenile arrest files, working case files and tickler files as authorized by the division commander and in accordance with Minnesota Statute 260C.171.
Procedures for Juvenile Holding Cells:
Status offenders (truancy, runaways, curfew, etc…) must not be placed in a holding cell or in the same area as adult offenders
Fire and Emergency Evacuation
In case of fire or other event which would require the evacuation of the building or immediate area:
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It is the responsibility of the officers in the youth services section report writing room to check and clear all cells of prisoners.
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The youth services section investigator assigned to the office at the time will do a second sweep of all juvenile holding cells and clear any remaining prisoners.
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There are fire extinguishers located in the youth services section and in the main hallway immediately outside of the juvenile holding area cell.
Updated June 18, 2019