Bloomington Police FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Where is the Bloomington Police Department located?
We are located approximately one-quarter mile west of I-35W on W. 98th St. and Logan Avenue.
Our address is 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington MN 55431. View map.
What are the responsibilities of the Bloomington Police
Department's Divisions?
What are the hours of the Bloomington Police Department?
We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for those needing police assistance. Our
administration hours for picking up copies of reports, gun permit applications or other
administrative requests are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; we are closed on weekends and
holidays.
I was in a motor vehicle crash. Do I need to contact the police?
You need to contact the police department if an injury is involved or if there is public
property damaged in the crash. Police do not need to be contacted for minor property damage
crashes. However, if you feel that an officer's presence is desirable, please call 911 and
explain the situation to the dispatcher.
It is required that you file a report with the State of Minnesota if the total damage between
both vehicles exceeds $1,000, or if someone is injured. These report forms are available at any
police department and from the Department
of Public Safety Web site  .
How can I obtain a copy of my Accident/Police Report?
If you are listed on the accident report (owner/driver), a copy of the accident report will be mailed to you. To obtain a copy of a police report, you will need to fill out this form:
You may either e-mail the request form (pmann@ci.bloomington.mn.us), fax the request form (952-563-4936) or drop the request form off at the Bloomington Police Department. Once the request form is received, it will take 7 to 10 days to process. The report must be releasable under Minnesota Data Practices Laws. There is a charge of 25 cents per page; if the report is more than three pages (e.g. a four-page report would cost $1.)
Where can I get a Minnesota State Accident Reporting
form?
If you were in a crash (accident) where someone was injured or there was more than $1,000 worth
of damage to the vehicles, you will need to fill out the form. You can pick up the form at any
police department or download the form from the Department
of Public Safety Web site.
The completed form gets mailed to the Department of Public Safety (address on the back of
form).
How can I get a background check done on myself?
Bloomington Police can do a local record check (Bloomington Police records only) and provide
you with a written document containing the results of the search. Cost is $10 and the document
is certified.
If you need a FULL criminal background check, you will need to contact the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension (BCA): 1430 Maryland Ave E, St. Paul MN 55106; PH: 651-793-2400; BCA Web
site .
How can I obtain my Minnesota driving record?
The State of Minnesota can provide a copy of your driving record. Contact the main Division of Vehicle Services in St. Paul at 651-296-6911 for more information.
The Bloomington Motor Vehicle Office is unable to provide driving records.
I would like to report a non-violent crime with no
suspects or witnesses.
You can contact us at our non-emergency number at 952-563-4900 or you can call the Crime Line
at 952-563-4674 and leave your information on the voicemail. Someone will call you back within
24 hours and take a report from you over the phone. Please note that the Crime Line should be
used for NON-EMERGENCY reports. For example, damage to a mailbox, theft of bike, etc.
Note: We are unable to take hit and run, identity theft, financial transaction fraud or
check forgery reports over the phone. You may come into the police department for these types
of reports or call our non-emergency number to have an officer dispatched to your
location.
I have been a victim of Identity Theft, what do I do?
Contact the following credit bureaus:
If you are a resident of Bloomington and are a victim of Identity Theft, call the non-emergency
number at 952-563-4900 to have an officer dispatched to take a police report or stop into the
police department to file the report. You should bring in any paperwork or evidence you have
regarding the identity theft.
For further information regarding identity theft, visit the following links:
How do I obtain a restraining order or an order for
protection?
The police department does not provide restraining orders. You must go to the Hennepin County
courthouse for this. Once the restraining order has been issued, the order must be served
before it is considered to be in effect. At that point, if the order is violated, the police
can act upon it.
If you need an order for protection or restraining order regarding a domestic issue, you may
contact Cornerstone at 952-884-0376 for further information or the Hennepin County Domestic
Abuse Hotline at 612-348-5073.
I lost my cell phone and my cell phone carrier says I
need a police report in order to get reimbursed for my phone.
The Bloomington Police cannot write a police report on lost property, due to the fact that it
is not a crime. However, we are able to provide an "incident number," which shows that you
contacted us and we documented that you lost your phone. You can get this information by
leaving a message on our Crime Line at 952-563-4674.
How do I obtain a permit to acquire a firearm?
You can download the application from the Department of Public Safety Web site , fill it out and turn it into the police department. (You must bring
ID to show that you are the applicant.) You can also fill out an application at the police
department.
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You must reside in the city of Bloomington.
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Allow seven to 10 business days to process the application. If you are approved, the gun
permit will be mailed to you. If you are not approved, the detective who processed your
application will contact you to explain the reason for denial.
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A permit to acquire is valid for one year. Each year you must come in and renew your permit
if you want to purchase additional firearms. You do not need to renew your permit to
continue to own current firearms.
How do I obtain a permit to carry a firearm?
Permits to carry a firearm are processed at the county level. If you live in Hennepin County,
visit the Hennepin County Web site or call 612-348-3755.
I have lost my citation; how can I pay my fine?
We do not accept payments for citations. You must contact the Hennepin County Division IV
Courthouse at 612-543-0401. They can assist you with looking up your citation information. You
have the option of paying the fine over the phone with a credit card.
I lost something and want to know if it was turned into
the police department or I want to see if I can retrieve my confiscated property. Who do I
contact?
Any property turned in gets inventoried into our property and evidence room. You can call
952-563-8843 to see if we have your property. Confiscated property is also located in our
property/evidence room. To retrieve your property, you must make an appointment with the
property clerk before coming to the police department.
If the Bloomington Police towed my car, where would it be?
The Bloomington Police Department uses Chief's Towing for all of its tows. Their contact
information: 8610 Harriet Ave. S., Bloomington. PH: 952-888-2201.
I locked my keys in my car. Will the police respond to open my
vehicle for me?
The Bloomington Police Department will respond to vehicle lock-outs only if it is an emergency
(if a child or animal is locked in the vehicle).
What are Bloomington's curfew hours for juveniles?
Under 12 years of age:
Sunday - Thursday: 9 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10 p.m.
12-14 years of age:
Sunday - Thursday: 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 11 p.m.
15-17 years of age:
Sunday - Thursday: 11 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: Midnight
Does the Bloomington Police Department provide
fingerprinting services?
We do not provide fingerprinting services to the public. Please refer to the phone book under
"Security" or "Fingerprinting" for private companies that provide this service.
I would like my child seat to be inspected to make sure
it was installed properly. Does the Bloomington Police Department have someone certified to do
this?
The Police Department (952-563-4900 or police@ci.bloomington.mn.us) and the Public Health Division (952-563-8900 V/TTY) have staff who are trained to check car seats. If interested, contact these departments to make an appointment.
In addition, you can go to seatcheck.org for locations of certified individuals or the Department of Public Safety website.
For more information, contact:
Bloomington Police Department
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431-3027
PH: 952-563-4900, FAX: 952-563-4936
E-mail: police@ci.bloomington.mn.us
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