Brooklyn Park Arrest Records
Brooklyn Park arrest records are public records and are handled by the Brooklyn Park Police Department. Brooklyn Park is one of the larger cities in Hennepin County with over 86,000 residents and about 61,000 calls for service each year. The BPPD uses a JustFOIA online portal for records requests and publishes open data dashboards with crime statistics, shots fired data, and traffic stop information. This page explains how to access Brooklyn Park arrest records through the department's official channels and which online tools are available for searching public safety data.
Brooklyn Park Quick Facts
Brooklyn Park Police Department
The Brooklyn Park Police Department (BPPD) has 109 licensed full-time officers and 52 additional full and part-time non-sworn staff. The department operates two precincts. The North Precinct at 5400 85th Ave N is the main location and is open 6 a.m. to midnight daily. The South Precinct at 7608 Brooklyn Boulevard has more limited hours, running Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Records requests in Brooklyn Park are handled by the Support Services Division. You can email BPPDRecords@brooklynpark.org or submit through the JustFOIA online portal. The JustFOIA system lets you track the status of your request, communicate with the department, and pay any applicable fees online. For general inquiries, use bppolice@brooklynpark.org.
| Department | Brooklyn Park Police Department (BPPD) |
|---|---|
| North Precinct | 5400 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Hours: 6:00 a.m. - midnight, daily |
| South Precinct | 7608 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Hours: Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sat-Sun 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Main Office | 763-493-8222 |
| Dispatch | 952-258-5321 |
| Records Email | BPPDRecords@brooklynpark.org |
| Website | Brooklyn Park Police Department |
Fingerprinting services are available at the department on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee is $10. An appointment is recommended for property room visits, which are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to Get Brooklyn Park Arrest Records
Brooklyn Park arrest records are available through the BPPD's JustFOIA portal at brooklynparkmn.justfoia.com. This is the recommended method for most records requests. The portal lets you describe what you need, upload supporting documents, and track your request through completion. Fees are collected online through the same system.
You can also use the department's Records and Reports page as a starting point. That page explains the types of records the BPPD processes and links to the JustFOIA portal and other reporting tools.
Under Minn. Stat. § 13.82, victims and witnesses may request that their identity be withheld from public arrest records. This is a provision under subdivision 17 of that statute that gives individuals some privacy protection in sensitive cases. If you are a victim or witness and want to request identity protection, note that in your request.
Printed or copied records carry a fee. The Support Services Division will tell you what charges apply before processing your request. If you are not sure what type of record you need or how to describe your request, email BPPDRecords@brooklynpark.org and ask for guidance first.
The Make a Police Report page explains when you can file a report online for non-emergency incidents and when you need to contact an officer directly.
The Brooklyn Park JustFOIA portal is the online system for submitting records requests to the police department.
The JustFOIA portal lets you submit, track, and pay for records requests online without visiting the department in person.
Brooklyn Park Open Data and Crime Tools
The Brooklyn Park Police Department publishes open data dashboards that give you access to crime statistics, shots fired data, and traffic stop information. These are available through the city's open data page and let you look at trends in public safety data without filing a formal request.
The crime map on the BPPD website shows where crimes occurred in the city and lets you filter by type and time period. Annual reports with detailed statistics are also available. These tools give a useful overview of arrest and crime trends in Brooklyn Park without requiring you to identify a specific case.
The Open Data page on the city website provides downloadable datasets on crime statistics and other public safety metrics.
For court records tied to Brooklyn Park arrests, use the free Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) system. Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County, so MCRO covers cases handled by the Hennepin County District Court. Search by name or case number to see case status and charges.
The Brooklyn Park open data portal makes crime statistics and other public safety data available for public download and review.
This portal includes datasets on crime, shots fired, and traffic stops that you can download and analyze or view directly on the website.
Records and Reports in Brooklyn Park
The BPPD handles several different types of records requests through its Support Services Division. Common request types include police incident reports, arrest records, traffic accident reports, and background checks. Body-worn camera video is also available in some cases, subject to data practices review.
For online crime reporting, the BPPD allows residents to submit reports for non-emergency incidents through the city's website. This is for situations where no suspect information is available and the incident doesn't require an officer to respond. The Make a Police Report page explains when online reporting is appropriate.
Property auctions for unclaimed items from the BPPD property room are handled through PropertyRoom.com. If you have lost property or believe the department may be holding something tied to a case, contact the property room during business hours Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. An appointment is recommended.
Note: Media inquiries about Brooklyn Park police matters go to the Public Information Officer at bppd-pio@brooklynpark.org rather than the general records email.
State Resources for Brooklyn Park Arrest Records
State-level databases supplement what the BPPD provides at the city level and can fill in gaps for statewide criminal history or court records.
The BCA Criminal History System covers statewide criminal records including Brooklyn Park arrests. You can search for a named individual's criminal history from law enforcement agencies across Minnesota. A fee applies for BCA history searches.
Use the MCRO court records system to look up Hennepin County District Court cases. This is free and covers criminal cases from Brooklyn Park that were prosecuted in district court. You can search by name and see charges, case status, and docket entries.
VINELink lets you check the custody status of someone in the Hennepin County jail and sign up for custody change notifications. The Minnesota DOC offender locator covers people currently in state prison or on supervised release.
Hennepin County Arrest Records
Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County, and arrests in the city that lead to detention involve the Hennepin County jail system. Court cases from Brooklyn Park arrests go through Hennepin County District Court. For county-level arrest records, jail roster data, and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, visit the Hennepin County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities in the northern Twin Cities metro area have their own police departments and public records systems.