Requesting Police Data
The Records Information Unit handles all requests for Minneapolis Police Department data in accordance with department policy and Minnesota Data Practices law under Minnesota State Statute 13.82. To make a request for MPD data, or to check the status of an existing request, please click a button below.
Public information can be requested in person and accessed using computers in our lobby during our normal business hours.
Records Information Unit
350 5th St. S. Room 31
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Effective January 2, 2017 – New hours of public service
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Tuesday and Thursday
Closed holidays and weekends.
(612) 673-2961
It is not necessary to identify yourself when making a request for public data. All requests are handled on a first come, first serve basis.
Fees for Data Requests
Inspection of data is always free, however, there is a fee if you wish to receive printed or electronic copies of materials and reports. Staff will advise of charges before processing requests for printed or copied materials.
| Data Subject | $0.10 per page |
| Flat rate (Police Report) | $0.25 per page |
| Clearance Letter (Notarized and Certified) | $6.25 per letter |
| Notarization Service | $1.00 each |
| Certification Service | $5.00 each |
| Audio tape (interview) | $15.00 |
| Copy of “Other type” video | $30.00 each |
| Employee payroll record | $0.25 per page |
| Internal Affairs Officer Summary | $0.25 each |
| Motor Vehicle Recording DVD (SQUAD) | $30.00 each |
| Personnel Record (PUBLIC) | $0.25 per page |
| Statistical Data | $0.25 each |
| Street Camera Video * | $30.00 each |
| Taser Video | $30.00 each |
| Photo to CD | $13.00 Digital $15.00 Original |
3.5 X 5 Photo Prints | $10.00 base plus $0.25 per photo |
| 8 X 12 Photo Prints | $10.00 base plus |
Public Accident lists are charged at a rate of $0.50 per CCN
*Special rate for electronic information requests of 100 pages or less $0.25/page*
*Requests of more than 100 pages: $30/hour*
* Street Camera Video over 12-14 days old, the video will NOT be available.
We accept CASH or CHECK ONLY. Please make check out to CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
For additional information contact (612) 673-2961 or datapractices@minneapolismn.gov.
Last updated Dec 27, 2016
