Tribal Police

Tribal Police


The Upper Sioux Police Department delivers professional police service with integrity, high standards, and innovation, tailored to the needs of the community

Mission Statement

The mission of the Upper Sioux Police Department, in partnership with Upper Sioux Community, is to protect and preserve life and protect property, to understand and serve the needs of the community neighborhoods, and to improve the quality of life by building capacities to maintain order, recognize and resolve problems, and apprehend criminals in a manner consistent with the law and reflctive of shared community values

Tribal Code(s) & Ordinances/Policies


Tribal Police Department
Dan DeSmet
Chief of Police #144

Derick Determan
Police Officer #141

Nathan Holden
Police Officer #142

Cliff Bahr 
Police Officer #143

Lucas Gronli
Police Officer #145

Chandler Hilleren
Police Officer #146

Hailee Prowatzke
Police Officer #148

Craig Opdahl
Community Service Officer


Tribal Police Employment

Contact Police Department
Upper Sioux Police Department
PO Box 147
5523 Prairies Edge Lane 
Granite Falls, MN 56241
EMERGENCY: 911
Fax: (320) 564-0151

Dancers perform at Upper Sioux Community's Traditional Wacipi Powwow
Dancers perform at Upper Sioux Community's Traditional Wacipi Powwow
Dancers perform at Upper Sioux Community's Traditional Wacipi Powwow