FAQs

Can I report a crime here and remain anonymous?

Crime Stoppers of Minnesota provides a safe place for citizens to provide anonymous information about crime and fugitives. Brooklyn Center Police partners with Crime Stoppers to investigate anonymous tips they receive. If the information you provided leads to a felony arrest, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 through Crime Stoppers.

Your contact with Crime Stoppers is anonymous. Information can be shared with Crime Stoppers via phone, online, or through a mobile app.

Submit your tip online here.
Do I need a permit to solicit or peddle goods in the City of Brooklyn Center?
A solicitor's or peddler's permit is not required from the city. However, it is recommended that you provide the information listed below to the Brooklyn Center Police Department on your company's letterhead:
- Contact number
- Dates and times
- License plate numbers of vehicles used
- Names of the solicitors
- Photo ID for a representative of the company and each individual that will be soliciting or peddling in Brooklyn Center
Out-of-state persons must contact Hennepin County at 612-348-8240 for a transient merchant permit. Food merchants must contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 651-201-6315 for food license requirements.
Do I need to obtain a license for my dog?

Licenses are not required for pets in the City of Brooklyn Center. However, ID / information tags are required by city ordinance and can be purchased at pet shops or some veterinarian offices. A person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog over 6 months old within the city must securely attach an identification tag or plate to the dog's collar so that it can be readily seen. The tag or plate must contain the name and home telephone number of the owner or other person who is keeping the dog. The identification tag or plate must be worn by the dog at all times when it is off the owner's or keeper's property.

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Animal Impound

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PUPS, or Pets Under Police Security, is a facility where lost pets found in Brooklyn Center are taken to and cared for until picked up by their owners.

Found Pets

All animals must be brought in to PUPS facility by an officer, they can't take in any pets directly from the public. If you have found a stray pet, please contact 9-1-1 to have it picked up. An owner will be best able to find their pet if it is being held at the impound facility for the city it was lost in. They may not even think to check with other organizations (like Animal Humane Society) and may not be reunited with their pet.

All stray pets are held for five business days. Any unclaimed pet will then be made available for transfer to an approved rescue organization, PUPS is unable to do any adoptions. If you are interested in adopting a pet at our facility you can click the following link to get the document with contact info for the approved rescues that are willing to help you foster or adopt a pet that is currently at PUPS: https://bit.ly/3f2r01X You will need to go through their approval process for fostering/adopting a pet. We cannot guarantee availability of adopting an unclaimed pet at our facility - they are available to the approved rescues on a first come basis.

Missing Pets

PUPS shares photos of incoming strays on their PUPS Facebook page as quickly as they can, but they may not always get shared the day they arrive at the facility. PUPS now has an online form you can fill out and submit: https://forms.gle/6Skaux8LfJq6Mpt37. After filling out the form, please be sure to email a picture to the link on the submission confirmation page at the end of the form. You can also call (763) 494-5999 to report your missing pet if you prefer.

Reclaim Your Pet

PUPS charges the cities it serves a $34 flat fee per calendar day per animal. Brooklyn Center Police Department in turn requires the appropriate fee(s) to be paid in person at the Brooklyn Center Police Department prior to providing the release form for the animal.

To reclaim your pet that was found in Brooklyn Center, bring the following items to our office before going to the impound facility:

Valid driver's license or state issued identification card.
Pay the impound and board fees (cash; exact change if possible).

You will need to bring the release paperwork that you receive from our office to PUPS. Your pet cannot be released without this paperwork.

PUPS Hours

To better serve residents, Pets Under Police Security (PUPS), hours will be changing effective October 1, 2022.

Hours Effective Until 09/30/22:

Monday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Friday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	CLOSED

Hours Effective 10/01/22:

Monday	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Thursday	2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Friday	10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Saturday	CLOSED
Sunday	CLOSED

Please visit their Facebook page for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/PUPSImpound/

Member Cities

PUPS, or Pets Under Police Security, is a facility where lost pets are taken and cared for until picked up by their owners. Member cities include: Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Crystal, Maple Grove - facility owner, New Hope, and Plymouth.