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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Police Department Divisions

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The Brooklyn Center Police Department is comprised of five (5) divisions, including:

Administration

The chief of police and administrative assistant comprise this division. This division coordinates and administers all divisions in the police department by implementing strategy in crime prevention and reduction. This division acts as a liaison to other City departments, members of the community, as well as other criminal justice agencies.

The informal term of 'police administration' refers to the administrative team comprised of the police chief, administrative assistant, three commanders and the support services manager who work closely together at the Department.

Community Services

At full strength the Community Services Division is comprised of one school resource officer, one crime analyst, one crime prevention specialist, one multi-cultural community liaison, one social worker, and one commander.

Investigations

At full strength the Investigations Division is comprised of six detectives, an auto theft prevention officer, a violent offenders task force officer and an investigations commander. This unit provides centralized investigative resources to the Department.

Patrol

At full strength the Patrol Division is comprised of 26 sworn police officers, six sergeants, ten part-time community service officers, one cadet, and one commander when fully staffed. Uniformed patrol officers respond to calls for service of both an emergency and non-emergency nature. Likewise, this unit conducts a proactive patrol in residential and commercial areas to deter crime. Community service officers (CSOs) and Cadets are a part of the Patrol Unit and perform police-related duties that do not require a sworn police officer (animal complaints, on-street parking issues, etc.).

The largest and most visible arm of the police department, officers of the patrol division respond to calls for service from the public, investigate traffic accidents, and keep the peace. These officers conduct pro-active patrols, traffic, and criminal enforcement.

Support Services

At full strength the Support Services Division consists of one property technician, one records specialist, six records technicians, and one support services manager. The records specialist and records technicians are responsible for the processing, dissemination, and public release of all police reports. They issue gun permits, release vehicle impounds and maintain accurate records of stolen items and missing persons in a computerized national database. The property technician is responsible for inventorying, storage, and destruction of property seized by the police department.