The City of Crystal has opportunities available on its boards and commissions. These governmental bodies offer advice and support to the city and city council on a variety of issues.

The City of Crystal is constructing a new Crystal Police Department building on the current city hall municipal campus at 4141 Douglas Dr. N. Occupancy is anticipated in early summer of 2022.

The City of Crystal, in cooperation with New Hope and the West Metro Fire-Rescue District, is now part of the free emergency notification system known as CodeRed. This service delivers customized emergency messages to residents and businesses via phone calls, text messages and emails.