Brooklyn Park Inmate Population
Brooklyn Park inmate population records are maintained through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Brooklyn Park sits in northern Hennepin County and has over 86,000 residents, making it one of the largest suburbs in the Twin Cities metro area. The Brooklyn Park Police Department handles law enforcement in the city and responds to roughly 61,000 calls per year. People arrested in Brooklyn Park go to the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center for booking and custody. You can search the county jail roster online to find current inmates or call the department at 763-493-8222 for records information.
Brooklyn Park Overview
Brooklyn Park Police Department
The Brooklyn Park Police Department has 109 sworn officers and 52 non-sworn staff. Chief Mark Bruley leads the department. He was promoted on August 22, 2022, after 28 years of service. The department operates on core values of Service, Justice, and Courage.
The police station is at 5400 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. Hours run from 6am to midnight. For dispatch, call 952-258-5321. The main office number is 763-493-8222. You can also reach them by email at bppolice@brooklynpark.org. For emergencies, always call 911.
When officers arrest someone in Brooklyn Park, the person is taken to the Hennepin County jail for processing. The city does not have its own jail. All custody, booking, and release happens at the county level. This is the standard arrangement for cities in Hennepin County.
Searching Inmate Population in Brooklyn Park
To find someone arrested in Brooklyn Park, check the Hennepin County jail roster. The roster lists all current inmates. You can search by name and see charges, booking dates, and bail information. It updates throughout the day as people come in and get released.
The screenshot below shows the Brooklyn Park Police Department website, which provides arrest data and links to county inmate records.
From this page you can access crime reports, contact the department, and find links to Hennepin County's jail and inmate information system.
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, the Data Practices Act classifies certain inmate data as public. The person's name, date of birth, charges, and dates of confinement are all public records. You can request this information from the county jail without giving a reason. Private data such as medical records, mental health information, and juvenile cases stay sealed.
Inmate Population at State Level
People convicted in Brooklyn Park who get sentences over one year go to state prison. The Minnesota DOC public viewer lets you look up inmates in the state correctional system. Search by name or offender ID. The results show the person's facility, offense, and expected release date. This tool is free and open to the public.
The DOC search page covers all state prison facilities. Once a person transfers from the Hennepin County jail to a state prison, their record moves to the DOC system. The county jail no longer holds their information after that point. State inmates fall under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 243, which governs the Department of Corrections.
Brooklyn Park Booking and Custody
After an arrest in Brooklyn Park, the booking process happens at the Hennepin County Adult Detention Center. Staff take the person's fingerprints, photograph, and personal details. Charges are entered into the system. Bail is set based on a schedule or at the first court hearing.
The Hennepin County jail must follow Minnesota Statutes Chapter 641. This chapter sets standards for county jails across the state. It covers food service, medical care, inmate rights, and living conditions. The Department of Corrections inspects jails to make sure they meet these requirements. Hennepin County's jail is one of the busiest in Minnesota, processing inmates from Brooklyn Park and many other cities.
Families can check on someone in custody through the online roster or by calling the jail. Visiting hours, mail rules, and account deposits are all managed through the sheriff's office. Check the current schedule before visiting, since hours can change.
Records Requests in Brooklyn Park
You can ask the Brooklyn Park Police Department for arrest records and incident reports. Contact them at 763-493-8222 or email bppolice@brooklynpark.org. Simple lookups can sometimes be handled on the spot. Written requests for detailed records may take a few business days.
For jail and inmate data, go through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. The county handles all custody records since Brooklyn Park does not have its own jail. Under the Data Practices Act, agencies must respond to data requests within a reasonable time. If your request is denied, the agency must tell you the legal reason for the denial. Most basic arrest and booking data is classified as public and available to anyone.
Brooklyn Park's police department handles a high volume of calls each year. With around 61,000 calls annually, the department stays busy. Records staff process requests as they come in. Complicated requests involving multiple incidents or older records may take longer to fulfill. Calling ahead to check on the status of your request can help move things along.
Brooklyn Park Inmate Population Resources
The criminal justice system in Brooklyn Park involves multiple agencies. City police make arrests. The Hennepin County Sheriff runs the jail. Courts handle cases and sentencing. The state DOC manages prisons. Each keeps its own records.
Court records are available on the Minnesota Courts website. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension runs statewide background checks that show arrests and convictions from across Minnesota. These give a fuller picture than the jail roster alone.
Hennepin County Inmate Population
Brooklyn Park is in Hennepin County. The county sheriff's office runs the jail that holds all inmates arrested in the city. For full details on the county jail, booking process, and inmate search tools, see the Hennepin County page.