On Monday, September 21, 2026, the City of St. Paul approved Resolution 2026-06, which authorized an “Interlocal Law Enforcement Services and Transition Agreement” between the City of St. Paul Police Department and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office. Effective October 1, 2026, the Howard County Sheriff’s Office will provide law enforcement services within the City of St. Paul, Nebraska. All law enforcement issues should be directed to the Howard County Sheriff’s office at 612 Indian Street, St. Paul, NE 68873. You can also reach the Sheriff’s office by calling 308-754-5433 or by email at hcso@howardcountyso.org.
This includes the processing of animal licenses, golf cart/UTV/ATV registrations, and nuisance issues.
Fire protection is provided to St. Paul and the rural area by a volunteer fire department. Emergency medical service is also provided by volunteer emergency medical technicians. With a volunteer work force, it is important to have enough people available to respond to emergency situations. If you would like to become a part of the volunteer team as a firefighter, please contact Fire Chief Mike Becker at 308-750-3161. If you would like more information on becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), please contact EMT Captain Nate Meyer at 308-750-5918. Even if you are only available certain times of the day, or certain days of the week – you can still be a vital part of the team. Please consider volunteering your time for these first responder positions.
Please keep your property free from nuisances. Appliances, tires, junk, abandoned or non-registered vehicles should not be stored in your yard. Do your part to keep your property clean - and avoid a visit from a law enforcement officer.
Nuisance Complaint Form