Bloomington Arrest Records Database
Bloomington arrest records are handled by the Bloomington Police Department and are public records. Bloomington has a population of about 90,000 and sits in Hennepin County, just south of Minneapolis. The BPD maintains one of the more transparent public data systems among Minnesota cities, with a weekly-updated data dashboard, published arrest statistics, and a JustFOIA online portal for records requests. This page covers how to access Bloomington arrest records, what the BPD publishes online, and which tools to use for finding specific data.
Bloomington Quick Facts
Bloomington Police Department
The Bloomington Police Department serves about 90,000 residents. The department's stated mission is to always be respectful while keeping the community safe. The BPD handles all law enforcement within city limits and maintains records for all arrests, incidents, and police activity in Bloomington. The lobby at the police station is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Records requests in Bloomington go through the city's JustFOIA online portal or the Data Release Coordinator. The BPD keeps police records separate from general city data, so requests for police reports and arrest data go to the police department, not the city clerk. The Data Release Coordinator can be reached at 952-563-8592 for questions about specific requests.
| Department | Bloomington Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington, MN 55431-3027 |
| Non-Emergency | 952-563-4900 |
| Data Release Coordinator | 952-563-8592 |
| Lobby Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Website | Bloomington Police Department |
Background checks at the local level cost $10 for a certified copy. For accident reports and other record types, contact the department for the current fee schedule. The City Manager is the Responsible Authority for data practices in Bloomington.
How to Get Bloomington Arrest Records
Bloomington arrest records are available through the police department's JustFOIA portal and the Police Records Requests page. You can request several types of police data through these channels. The most common requests include police reports, accident reports, background checks, calls for service, 911 transcripts, and body-worn camera video.
The Data Practices page explains how the city handles public data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Police data requests are handled separately from general city records, so you need to submit your request to the BPD specifically, not through the general city records process.
For 911 call audio, the recordings themselves are private under state law. However, transcripts of those calls are public data and may be released with possible redactions. Contact the communications center supervisor at 952-563-4900 to request a 911 transcript.
Background checks cost $10 for a certified copy. For other record types, the BPD advises of charges before processing your request. Once you submit through the JustFOIA system, you can track the status of your request online. The portal also handles payment if fees apply.
Note: The BPD handles police data requests separately from the general city data office. Always direct police record requests to the BPD Data Release Coordinator to avoid delays.
The Bloomington Police Records Requests page walks you through how to submit a public data request to the department.
This page covers all the record types you can request from the Bloomington Police Department and links to the JustFOIA submission portal.
Bloomington Arrest Records Online Tools
The Bloomington Police Department publishes a weekly-updated data dashboard that gives public access to arrest statistics without requiring a formal request. The dashboard shows arrest data broken down by race, gender, age, and offense type. It also shows 911 call data. Data stays on the dashboard for 12 weeks before rolling off.
The Police Data Dashboard is one of the more detailed public data tools offered by a Minnesota city. You can see weekly arrest statistics in PDF format as well as interactive visualizations on the dashboard.
For court records tied to Bloomington arrests, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. Bloomington is in Hennepin County, so Hennepin County District Court records cover cases from the city. Search by name or case number to track what happened after an arrest.
The BCA Criminal History System gives you a broader statewide criminal history for a named individual. It covers arrests and court outcomes from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota, including Bloomington.
The Bloomington Police Data Dashboard provides publicly available arrest statistics updated weekly.
The dashboard breaks down arrests by race, gender, age, and offense type and is one of the more detailed public data tools available from a Minnesota city police department.
Data Practices and Bloomington Police FAQ
The Bloomington Police Department has a detailed FAQ page that answers common questions about records requests, data practices, and how public data is handled. The Police Department FAQ covers topics like what types of records are available, how long processing takes, and what information you need to provide when requesting records.
The Data Practices page is maintained by the city and explains your rights as a data subject and how to challenge a denial or request clarification. The Responsible Authority for data practices in Bloomington is the City Manager.
The data practices page outlines how the City of Bloomington handles public data under Minnesota law and explains the process for challenging denials.
The Police Department FAQ answers common questions about how to get records, what information you need to provide, and how the BPD handles different types of requests.
State Resources for Bloomington Arrest Records
State-level tools are a useful supplement to what the Bloomington Police Department provides at the city level.
The BCA Criminal History System covers statewide criminal records including Bloomington arrests. It shows arrests, charges, and court dispositions from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota. A fee applies for individual criminal history searches.
Use the MCRO court records system to look up Hennepin County District Court cases tied to Bloomington arrests. MCRO is free and shows case status, charges, and docket activity without requiring a formal request.
VINELink lets you check the custody status of someone held in the Hennepin County jail. You can sign up for automatic notifications when someone's custody status changes. The Minnesota DOC offender locator covers people in state prison or on supervised release statewide.
Hennepin County Arrest Records
Bloomington is part of Hennepin County, and arrest bookings in the city flow through the Hennepin County jail system. Court cases from Bloomington arrests are handled by Hennepin County District Court. For county-level resources including the Sheriff's Office, jail roster, and district court, visit the Hennepin County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other Hennepin County cities have their own police departments and arrest records resources.