# 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:** 1-651-582-1500 (Non-Emergency) - **Website:** [https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for traffic-related non-emergencies and general inquiries. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Minneapolis - **Minneapolis Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-612-673-3000 (Non-Emergency) - **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:** Reporting non-urgent crimes, noise complaints, and community policing inquiries. ### St. Paul - **St. Paul Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-651-291-1111 (Non-Emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police](https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 367 Grove St, St. Paul, MN 55101 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency assistance for theft, vandalism, and suspicious activity. ### Rochester - **Rochester Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-507-328-6800 (Non-Emergency) - **Website:** [https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police](https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police) - **Office Location:** 101 4th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904 - **Services Provided:** Lost property reporting, noise disturbances, and parking violations. ### Duluth - **Duluth Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-218-730-5400 (Non-Emergency) - **Website:** [https://duluthmn.gov/police](https://duluthmn.gov/police) - **Office Location:** 2030 N Arlington Ave, Duluth, MN 55811 - **Services Provided:** Community patrol and non-urgent crime reporting. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers of Minnesota (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-8477 - **Website:** [https://www.crimestoppersmn.org](https://www.crimestoppersmn.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.policeforum.org](https://www.policeforum.org/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://www.cops.usdoj.gov](https://www.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/Pages/default.aspx](https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/msp/Pages/default.aspx) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft or fraud. - **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/report-incident](https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/police/report-incident) - **Rochester:** [https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police](https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/police) --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Minnesota State Patrol at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._