Beltrami County is a governmental administrative unit located in north-central Minnesota, United States. Established in 1866, it was named after Italian explorer Giacomo Beltrami, who traveled through the region in 1823. The county seat is Bemidji, which also serves as the largest city in the county. The Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving the county’s approximately 47,000 residents. The jurisdiction covers roughly 3,056 square miles, including portions of the Red Lake and Leech Lake Indian Reservations. The county operates various public safety services, including patrol operations, investigations, emergency management, jail facilities, and court security. The county government maintains essential administrative functions through various departments, including public works, human services, environmental services, and property tax administration. Beltrami County is notable for containing a significant portion of Minnesota’s lake country, including Upper and Lower Red Lake, and parts of Lake Bemidji. The region encompasses substantial forest areas and is home to multiple state parks and recreational areas. The county operates under a board of commissioners system, with elected officials overseeing policy decisions and budget allocation. The county’s law enforcement operations are integrated with state and federal agencies to provide comprehensive public safety services to its communities.