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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Staff Complaint

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The Brooklyn Center Police Department takes seriously all complaints regarding the service provided by the Department and the conduct of its members. The Department will accept and address all complaints of misconduct in accordance with this policy and applicable federal, state and local law, municipal and county rules and the requirements of any collective bargaining agreement. It is also the policy of the department to ensure that the community can report misconduct without concern and fear of reprisal.

Who may File a Complaint

Any member(s) of the public who experienced, witnessed or have knowledge of police employee misconduct may make a complaint.

How to File a Complaint

Upon completion of the complaint form, you may hand deliver the complaint to any police employee, deliver the complaint via mail to the police department 6645 Humboldt Avenue N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 or email the completed form. You may also contact the on-duty sergeant and report your concern by calling (763) 503-3200. If you contact the on-duty sergeant, you may still be asked to complete the online complaint form.

If You Choose to Remain Anonymous

Any complaint submitted anonymously will be accepted and investigated to the fullest extent possible. We would like to note that any complaint submitted anonymously may impact our ability to conduct a thorough and complete investigation.

How are complaints investigated?

The completed complaint will be investigated by a police supervisor. This is either a Sergeant or a Commander.
The complaint investigator will attempt to speak with the complainant and any witnesses who may be able to provide information relevant to the investigation. They will also review any potential evidence and the involved officer may be interviewed.
Upon completion of the investigation all documents will be forwarded to the Commander who supervises the division where the involved officer is currently assigned.
The Commander will review all complaint documents and submit his/her complaint findings to the Chief of Police and recommend discipline, if applicable.
The Chief of Police has the final authority to either approve or disapprove the complaint disposition and any recommended discipline.

Brooklyn Center Police Department Complaint Dispositions

Unfounded- The allegation(s) are false or not factual.
Commendations & Complaints
Exonerated- The alleged act(s) occurred but that act was justified, lawful and or proper.
Not Sustained- There is insufficient evidence to sustain the complaint or fully exonerate that department member.
Sustained- Preponderance of the evidence exists to establish that the act occurred and that is constituted misconduct.
Policy Failure- The allegation is not a violation of policy, but the policy is inadequate.

Complaint Follow-up

Once the investigation is completed, the complaint investigator will contact with complainant with the outcome of the investigation. Because the city must comply with applicable federal and state laws regarding employee privacy rights only the complaint finding will be disclosed.

Complaint Policy

Download and review the entire Brooklyn Center Police Department Policy Manual. Specific information regarding the departments Personnel Complaint Policy (1010) can be found within the searchable document.

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