The Oakdale Police Department is a law enforcement agency that aims to preserve peace and detects and prevents crime. The department supports a chemical awareness program that provides information for juveniles who experiment with alcohol and other drugs. In addition, it administers a theft awareness program for children who engage in illegal acts of shoplifting. The Oakdale Police Department conducts a tobacco awareness class for youths who engage in the illegal use of tobacco products. The department also conducts a neighborhood watch program that encourages citizens to help in law enforcement by reporting suspicious criminal activities. It offers several crime prevention tips, as well as property crime, mail and identity theft services. The department maintains a location in Oakdale, Minn.