# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Minnesota ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** - Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** - For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **Minnesota State Patrol Headquarters:** - **Phone:** (651) 201-7100 (General Information Line) - **Website:** [https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp) - **Services Provided:** Assistance with statewide non-emergency law enforcement issues. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Minneapolis - **Minneapolis Police Department** - **Phone:** (612) 673-5701 - **Website:** [https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/police/](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/police/) - **Office Location:** 350 S. 5th St., Room 130, Minneapolis, MN 55415 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, parking violations, and non-urgent crime reporting. ### St. Paul - **St. Paul Police Department** - **Phone:** (651) 291-1111 - **Website:** [https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police](https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 367 Grove St., St. Paul, MN 55101 - **Services Provided:** Reporting vandalism, lost property, and community safety concerns. ### Rochester - **Rochester Police Department** - **Phone:** (507) 328-6800 - **Website:** [https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police](https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 101 4th St. SE, Rochester, MN 55904 - **Specialized Services:** Community patrol and local safety initiatives. ### Duluth - **Duluth Police Department** - **Phone:** (218) 730-5400 - **Website:** [https://duluthmn.gov/police](https://duluthmn.gov/police) - **Office Location:** 2030 N. Arlington Ave., Duluth, MN 55811 - **Specialized Services:** Neighborhood safety and non-emergency investigations. ### Bloomington - **Bloomington Police Department** - **Phone:** (952) 563-4900 - **Website:** [https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pd](https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pd) - **Office Location:** 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN 55431 - **Services Provided:** Lost property, vandalism, and non-urgent public safety issues. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers of Minnesota:** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) - **Website:** [https://crimestoppersmn.org](https://crimestoppersmn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous crime reporting and tip submissions. - **Minnesota Neighborhood Watch Program:** - **Website:** [https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/Pages/neighborhood-watch.aspx](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/Pages/neighborhood-watch.aspx) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts for organizing local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.theiacp.org/](https://www.theiacp.org/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://cops.usdoj.gov/](https://cops.usdoj.gov/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Minnesota State Patrol Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp) - **Services Provided:** Online tools for reporting non-urgent traffic incidents or property damage. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Minneapolis:** [https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/police/](https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/police/) - **St. Paul:** [https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police](https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police) --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Minnesota Department of Public Safety._