Hastings was incorporated as a city in the state of Minnesota in 1857.  During that time law enforcement or safety issues were handled by a City Marshal or Town Constable, which were civil positions. 

In 1858, by city ordinance, an official Hastings Police Department was formed, authorizing the hiring of police officers for the city of Hastings. 

In 2008 the Hastings Police Department published a special report commemorating its 150th Anniversary.  In this report you will find information chronicling 150 years of police presence in the city of Hastings to include changes within the police department, our community, and law enforcement in general. 

Please click on the image below to open a PDF version of the report.  We hope you enjoy...