Edina Arrest Records and Crime Reports
Edina arrest records are available through the Edina Police Department under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. With around 53,000 residents, Edina is a mid-sized Hennepin County city with a well-organized public records system. The city provides an online crime reports map, a dedicated public records request portal, and a Laserfiche WebLink repository for historical public documents. Jail bookings and inmate records for Edina arrests run through the Hennepin County Sheriff. This page explains how to find Edina arrest records and related public safety data from official sources.
Edina Quick Facts
Edina Police Department
The Edina Police Department is at 4801 W. 50th St. The main police number is 952-826-1610. For 24-hour dispatch, call 952-826-1600. The department website at edinamn.gov/309/Police covers services, records, and public safety information. Arrests in Edina create public records under state law. The city processes data requests through a clear structure with designated contacts for police, administration, and HR records.
The Responsible Authority for city records is City Clerk Sharon Allison, reachable at 952-826-0408. For police-specific data practices requests, contact Data Practices Designee Lynn Olson at 952-826-0488 or LOlson@EdinaMN.gov. Having specific contacts makes the process faster and clearer. Body-worn camera data requests go to the police data practices designee specifically, not the general records system. Administration requests go to Jennifer Garske at 952-826-0403.
| Department | Edina Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 4801 W 50th St, Edina, MN 55424 |
| Police | 952-826-1610 |
| 24-hr Dispatch | 952-826-1600 |
| Website | Edina Police Department |
| Records Request | Find or Request Public Records |
The Edina Police Department publishes its Police Operations Manual online, including sections on data privacy and body-worn cameras. These policies are available at edinamn.gov in the document center. The city follows the MGDPA closely and has a well-organized system for responding to public data requests.
Edina Public Records Request Process
The city of Edina handles all public records requests through a dedicated system. Start at the Find or Request Public Records page at edinamn.gov/288. This page links to the online request form, explains data classifications, and tells you who to contact for different types of records. It is the clearest starting point if you are not sure who handles the data you need.
The Edina Form Center at edinamn.gov/FormCenter has the actual request forms. Submit an online form directly through the city's system. Include the full name of the person, dates involved, case number if you have it, and a clear description of what you want. The more specific you are, the faster the process goes and the more useful the response will be.
The city also maintains a Laserfiche WebLink repository for public records. This online archive includes historical city records such as meeting minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and lot surveys going back decades. While it is not focused on arrest records specifically, it is useful for records tied to city governance or property. For actual police reports and arrest data, the police records request process is the right path.
Note: Summary data requests must be in writing. Body-worn camera data requests go specifically to Lynn Olson at 952-826-0488, not the general records system.
Edina Police Records Resources
The Edina Police Department website provides the main access point for department services, news, and public records resources for Edina.
The police department page links to records requests, crime reports, department news, and contact information for data practices designees in the city.
The Crime Reports Map shows recent incident data across Edina by type and location, updated regularly from police activity.
Use the crime reports map to see where incidents occurred and what types of crimes are reported in different parts of the city. It does not show individual names or case details.
The public records request page at edinamn.gov explains how to request public data from the city of Edina and who to contact for each type of request.
This page walks you through the request process and points you to the right contact depending on whether you need police data, administrative records, or HR-related information.
The Edina Form Center is where you submit online records requests for police and city data in Edina.
Online request forms are available through the Form Center. This is the fastest way to submit a formal public data request to the city of Edina.
Hennepin County Jail Records for Edina
Edina is in Hennepin County. Arrests in Edina that result in custody are booked at the Hennepin County jail. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office manages the jail and all booking records for the county.
The Hennepin County jail roster shows who is currently in custody at the county detention center. Search by name to find a specific person. The warrants page at hennepinsheriff.org lists active warrants issued by Hennepin County courts. The county Adult Corrections search at hjip.co.hennepin.mn.us covers people in the county's adult corrections program. For questions about a specific Edina arrest booking, contact the Hennepin County Sheriff directly.
Statewide Resources for Edina Arrest Records
Several free state tools let you search arrest history and court data connected to Edina. No account is needed for any of them.
The BCA Criminal History System shows conviction history statewide. Search by name and date of birth. Edina cases handled by the 4th Judicial District appear here when charges are filed. The BCA is at 1430 Maryland Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55106, phone 651-793-2400. Their main site is at dps.mn.gov.
The Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) covers all Minnesota court filings. Edina cases go through Hennepin County District Court. Search by name or case number to see charges, case status, and docket entries. The VINELink system shows current jail custody status and lets you set up release notifications. The DOC offender locator at coms.doc.state.mn.us covers people in state prison or on supervised release statewide.
Hennepin County Arrest Records
Edina sits inside Hennepin County. The county sheriff handles all jail bookings, warrant records, and the county jail roster for Edina arrests. Court records from prosecuted cases go through Hennepin County District Court, which is part of the Fourth Judicial District. For full county-level arrest records and resources, visit the Hennepin County arrest records page.
Nearby Cities
Other cities near Edina in the southern Hennepin County area also maintain their own arrest records and police data resources.