Frequently Asked Questions

The Lakeville Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs police assistance or would like to make any type of incident report. 

You should call 911 anytime you have an emergency situation, like a fire, a serious injury or medical condition, a crime in progress or anytime you need to speak with a police officer. When you call 911 an emergency dispatcher will answer the phone and ask you for details about your situation. Please speak clearly and calmly to the dispatcher. If you dial 911 by accident, please stay on the line and advise the dispatcher that the call to 911 was an accident. If you dial 911 and hang up without speaking to a dispatcher, a police officer will most likely be sent to the location the call was made from.

You can submit online police reports for some non-emergency incidents when you do not expect investigative follow-up: lakevillepdmn.policetocitizen.com. Additionally, the Lakeville Police Department partners with the Dakota 911 dispatch center. Dakota 911 encourages the use of 911 for any situation that requires the response of police, fire or emergency medical personnel. This includes non-emergency situations such as reporting a crime, a traffic situation or suspicious activity. The dispatcher will ask questions to help assure the proper level of response and that emergencies receive the highest priority. 911 should not be used for information-only purposes. You may also contact Dakota 911 at 952-322-2323.

Submit an online data request. 

Describe the data you are requesting as specifically as possible, supply pertinent information such as date, time, address and/or case number. Data requests for information about you a must be submitted with a copy of a valid state ID, driver’s license, military ID or passport.

The Government Data Practices Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13) regulates the release of government and law enforcement data. Government data is classified as either Public, Private or Confidential. There may be some information in a report that is public and other information that is classified as private or confidential.

Private data can be accessed only by the person who is the subject of the data, you must supply a copy of a valid state ID, such as a driver’s license, military ID or passport as proof of identity. Requests by those representing or insuring individuals must include permission from the individual to allow for release of the individual's private data to another entity or person, and a copy of the individual’s valid ID.

Traffic accident reports, except for any of the types of data classified as public under Minnesota Statutes, section 13.82, subdivisions 3 (request for service data) and 6 (response or incident data), are confidential and only available to those involved in the accident or who have sustained a loss as a result of the accident.

Confidential data can only be accessed by persons specifically authorized.

Complete the Minnesota Uniform Firearm Application/Receipt Permit to Purchase/Transfer form Firearm Application/Receipt Permit (PDF), making sure you sign and date the four (4) SIGNATURE and DATE lines. Email or mail the form WITH a copy of a valid state ID, driver’s license, military ID or passport to the Lakeville Police Department; email: PoliceRecords@lakevillemn.gov, mail: Police Department, 9237 183rd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044.  A background check will be completed and your permit will be mailed to you.

Contact the Sheriff’s Department in the county in which you live.

The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a collision shall immediately stop the motor vehicle at the scene of the collision, or as close to the collision as possible without unnecessarily obstructing traffic, and reasonably investigate what was struck. If the driver knows or has reason to know the collision involves injury, death, damage to a vehicle driven or attended by another, damage to any unattended vehicle, or damage to property, the driver in every event shall remain at the scene of the collision until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of giving information as explained in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.09.

• The driver of any motor vehicle involved in a collision the driver knows or has reason to know results in bodily injury to or death of another, or damage to any vehicle driven or attended by another, shall give the driver's name, date of birth, mailing address or email address, and the registration plate number of the vehicle being driven. The driver shall, upon request and if available, exhibit the driver's license or permit to drive to any peace officer at the scene of the collision or who is investigating the collision. The driver shall render reasonable assistance to any individual injured in the collision.
• If not given at the scene of the collision, the driver, within 72 hours after the accident, shall give, on request to any individual involved in the collision or to a peace officer investigating the collision, the name and address of the insurer providing vehicle liability insurance coverage, and the local insurance agent for the insurer.

You are required to notify the police if there is an injury or death related to the collision, or if public property has been damaged, or if you are unable to exchange information with the other driver or a property owner.  Collisions that result in property damage only can be handled by the drivers exchanging information.

If for any reason you would like a police officer to respond to your motor vehicle collision, call 911 or 952-322-2323 (Dakota 911) and a police officer will respond to assist you.

Yes.

• From November 1 to April 1, there is no parking on any city street between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. every day.
• No motor vehicle shall be parked on any city street for more than 48 hours.
• Recreational vehicles may not be parked or stored on public property or street rights-of-way. Recreational vehicles include all types of utility trailers, campers, tent/pop-up trailers, motor homes, converted buses, boats, snowmobiles, ice houses and ATVs.
• No commercial vehicle or equipment shall be parked or stored in a rural or residential district except when loading, unloading or rendering a service.
• Contracting, excavating equipment or other commercial vehicles and equipment may not be parked or stored on any property in the city unless it is being used in conjunction with a temporary service benefiting the premises.

  
  

The Lakeville Police Department responds to vehicle lock-outs in emergency situations (such as a child locked in a vehicle). For non-emergencies, a Community Service Officer (CSO) may be able to assist if available; otherwise, we recommend contacting a locksmith, tow company, or full-service gas station.

Yes. The City of Lakeville follows the Dakota County curfew ordinance:

• Under 12 Sunday-Thursday: 9 p.m.-5 a.m. Friday & Saturday: 10 p.m.-5 a.m.
• Age 12-14 Sunday-Thursday: 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 p.m.-5 a.m.
• Age 15-17 Sunday-Thursday: 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Friday & Saturday: Midnight-5 a.m.

Lakeville citizens can come to the Lakeville Police Department to turn in a firearm for destruction.  Once at the Police Department, leave the UNLOADED firearm in the trunk of your vehicle.  Call 911 from your phone, or the phone in the Police Department vestibule or the lobby and inform the 911 operator you are at the Lakeville Police Department and have a firearm you want to have destroyed.  When available, an officer will arrive to assist you. 

Due to its explosive properties, ammunition should NOT be placed in your home trash or recycling carts, as it can be dangerous for you and the people collecting it. Instead, bring your ammunition to The Recycling Zone for safe disposal.

Submit an online data request form to the Lakeville Police Department.

Submit (1) the Solicitor Registration Form (PDF) and (2) a copy of your valid driver’s license to PoliceRecords@lakevillemn.gov or by mail to: Lakeville Police Department, 9237 183rd Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044.

The Lakeville Police Department has access to driving records for law enforcement purposes only. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) does not allow us to provide that data to individuals or businesses. Contact DVS directly via their website or by phone at 651-296-6911.

Fingerprint services are available by appointment only on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Payment can be made by credit/debit card only, $20 for Lakeville residents, $40 for non-residents. Call 952-985-2800 to schedule an appointment.

Orders for protection and harassment/restraining orders are issued by district courts. Visit any of the Dakota County service center locations to complete an application for any of these orders. More information is available at the Minnesota Judicial Branch website.

Some information on Level III predatory offenders is available online from the Minnesota Department of Corrections.

You can submit your comments online on our website. You may also send an email, letter or a card to the Police Department. Please include a brief description of how the officer/employee was helpful to you. You may also call us at 952-985-2800 to pass along this information.

If you have a complaint regarding the conduct of an officer or employee of the Police Department, call 952-985-2800 and ask to speak with the Watch Commander or on-duty supervisor. This person will be able to explain the complaint process to you. You may also send us information online via our website.

Law requirements:

• Birth to at least 2 years old: Rear-facing in an infant or convertible child safety seat.
• At least 2 years old AND has outgrown the rear-facing seat with internal harness by height or weight: Forward-facing with an internal harness.
• 4 years old AND has outgrown the forward-facing seat with internal harness by height or weight: Ride restrained in a belt-positioning booster seat using the lap belt and shoulder belt.
• 9 years old or has outgrown the booster seat AND the child can pass the five-step test that demonstrates how the seat belt fits correctly: Ride restrained with a lap belt and shoulder belt secured correctly on the vehicle seat.
• Additionally, children under 13 years old must sit in the back seat if possible.

 If a child falls into more than one category, then the child must be placed in the safer restraint for them. For example, a child who is 2.5 years old and weighs 35 pounds but has a car seat with a rear-facing limit of 40 pounds must stay rear-facing even though they are over 2 years old. It's very important for parents and caregivers to always read their car seat and vehicle owner manuals for proper installation.

Additional resources:

• Law guidelines - Minnesota Department of Public Safety
• Minnesota Statutes - Sec. 169.685 MN Statutes
• Child safety restraint manuals - U.S. Department of Transportation
• Car seat checkups & workshops - Safe Kids Worldwide

Contact the Lakeville Police Department to report any identity theft. An officer will provide you with information on the steps you should take to clear your identity and protect yourself in the future. He/she will review this identity theft information with you and help you submit the related forms. Online resources include the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, Social Security Administration, Equifax, TransUnion or Experian. We also list some identity theft resources on our website.

If the vehicle is not being held for investigative purposes, the vehicle will be located at Marek’s Towing in Lakeville. You will need a copy of the impoundment form, which may have been given to you on the scene. Otherwise you may pick it up at the Police Department. This form has the address and phone number of the tow company.

We receive numerous requests for our patches from patch collectors and other law enforcement enthusiasts around the world. The uniform patches of the Lakeville Police Department are restricted. Patches are purchased with City funds, and for security reasons, it is our policy to only issue uniform patches to authorized employees of the Department. Our uniform patch is not currently available to the public and is not available for purchase.