Brooklyn Park Booking Releases
Brooklyn Park booking releases are public records that show arrests made by the Brooklyn Park Police Department. As a Hennepin County city, all Brooklyn Park arrests are processed through the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center in Minneapolis. You can search the Hennepin County jail roster online for current inmates. Brooklyn Park PD also publishes weekly arrest reports and accepts public records requests through its online JustFOIA portal. This page explains how to use all of these resources and what Minnesota law requires agencies to release.
Brooklyn Park Overview
Brooklyn Park Police Department Records
The Brooklyn Park Police Department serves the city and handles all arrests within city limits. After booking, arrests go to the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. The department also publishes weekly arrest reports and processes public records requests through its JustFOIA online portal.
| Agency | Brooklyn Park Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 5400 85th Ave. North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 |
| Phone | (763) 493-8222 |
| BPPDRecords@brooklynpark.org | |
| Records Page | Police Records and Reports |
| JustFOIA Portal | Online Records Request Portal |
Source: brooklynpark.org - Police Records and Reports
Brooklyn Park PD uses JustFOIA for online records requests. You can submit a request at any time, track its status, receive the records digitally, and pay any fees online. No account is required to submit anonymously, but creating an account lets you track your request. The portal handles police reports, accident reports, data requests, and weekly arrest reports.
How to Submit a JustFOIA Request
Steps to request records from Brooklyn Park Police:
- Go to the JustFOIA portal at brooklynparkmn.justfoia.com
- Create an account or submit anonymously
- Select the type of record you need
- Describe what you're looking for
- Submit and get a tracking number
- Pay any fees online when the records are ready
- Download records through the portal
Source: brooklynparkmn.justfoia.com - Public Portal
Under Minn. Stat. 13.82, arrest data is public from the moment of booking. Basic records like arrest reports don't require a formal written request. Detailed records like full investigative files may require a written request and a small fee.
Brooklyn Park PD also offers fingerprinting services on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to noon at the North Precinct location (5400 85th Ave N). You must have a Brooklyn Park address ID, and the fee is $10.
Hennepin County Adult Detention Center
Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County. All people arrested in the city are booked into the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center on 4th Avenue South in Minneapolis. The jail roster is publicly searchable online and updated throughout the day.
| Facility | Hennepin County Adult Detention Center |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 South Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
| Jail Roster | jailroster.hennepin.us |
The Hennepin County jail roster lets you search by name or booking number. You can see who is currently in custody, when they were booked, and what charges they face. If Brooklyn Park Police made the arrest, the record shows "Brooklyn Park Police Department" as the arresting agency. The roster is updated in real time and is free to access.
Note: Booking records show charges at the time of arrest. Charges may change after the Hennepin County Attorney reviews the case. A booking record is not a conviction record.
What Brooklyn Park Booking Records Contain
Brooklyn Park arrest data follows the standards of Minn. Stat. 13.82. This law lists what information must be public and what can be withheld. Anyone can request this data without having to give a reason.
Public data in a Brooklyn Park booking release includes:
- Name of the person arrested
- Date and time of the arrest
- Location of the arrest
- Charges at the time of booking
- Arresting officer information
- Bail or bond status
- Case or incident number
Private data stays protected. Victim names in certain cases, ongoing investigative information, and all juvenile records are not public. Minnesota Statute 13.85 governs corrections and detention data held by the county jail. County jail operations follow Minn. Stat. 641.05.
State Tools for Brooklyn Park Arrests
After a Brooklyn Park arrest, several state-level systems let you track what happens next.
VINE Notifications
VINE covers all Minnesota county jails including Hennepin County ADC. It's free. Call 1-877-664-8463 or go to vinelink.com. You can check custody status or sign up for alerts when an inmate is released or transferred.
Minnesota Court Records Online
Cases from Brooklyn Park go to Hennepin County District Court, 4th Judicial District. After the county attorney files charges, the case appears in MCRO at mncourts.gov. Search by name or case number to see hearing dates and case status.
BCA Criminal History
The BCA at chs.state.mn.us covers statewide conviction records. Use this to check if a prior Brooklyn Park arrest led to a conviction. Public searches show conviction data. Full rap sheets need authorization.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Minnesota cities also have booking release information available.
Hennepin County Booking Releases
All Brooklyn Park arrests are booked through the Hennepin County Sheriff. Visit the county page for complete jail roster access and additional resources.