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We in the Minneapolis Police Department gain our authority from the community. We recognize that public safety is not just the absence of crime but the presence of justice.
Chief of Police Brian O'Hara
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Minneapolis police precincts

Minneapolis is divided into five precincts. Find yours.

Police auctions

We sell unclaimed property at police auctions.

Reclaim property

We explain how you can reclaim your property, bicycle or firearms from the police.

Gun permits

We explain how to apply for a permit to buy a gun or other firearm in Minneapolis.

Policy and Procedure Manual

All of our employees must follow the rules in this manual to do their job.

Oath of Office

Our oath of office reflects our department's values, goals and pillars of justice.

Staff and volunteers

Police chief and administration

We provide public safety services to support our environment and quality of life.

Crime prevention specialists

We work to keep your neighborhood safe with crime alerts and other resources.

Chaplains

Police chaplains support our employees and members of the community.

Police Reserve

We are part-time community volunteers who work with the Minneapolis Police Department.

Bureaus

Investigations

We handle all crime investigations.

Patrol

We respond to calls for service and enforce the law.

Professional Standards

We ensure that our department meets and maintains the highest standards of integrity.

Related programs and initiatives

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National Night Out
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Police Explorers
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U and T visa
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Women's Leadership Academy

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Access to police services

  • For emergencies, call 911. TTY users can call 911 directly. Text-to-911 is available in Minneapolis.
  • For non-emergencies and help in alternative formats, contact 311.
  • People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use the relay service, TTY: 612-263-6850.
   

We ensure that deaf and hard-of-hearing people have full and equal use of our services. We provide auxiliary aids and services at no cost.

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Minneapolis Police Department

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Phone

612-673-3000

 

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 130
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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