Police

About the Police Department

The Hopkins Police Department consists of 30 licensed, full-time Peace Officers, and 14 dedicated support staff who are committed to working with residents and the business community to improve the quality of life in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Police Department is responsible for patrol, investigations, outreach and crime prevention in Hopkins. The department provides one investigator to the SW Hennepin Drug Task Force, a multi-jurisdictional unit that conducts investigations of illegal drug activity, and takes part in the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team, a five-city consortium that trains and responds to high-risk events. It is also part of the Joint Community Police Partnership. Read through the most recent Police Department Annual Report.

Submit a Records Request

Requests for specific reports must be made to the police records staff. Please fill out the Data Request Form Online or download the Data Request Form (PDF) and submit it to us via either of the following options:

Private Data Request

If requesting a report containing private data, please also submit a copy of your identification.

Report Criminal Activity

Use this online form to report past action events that have occurred within the City of Hopkins. If this is an emergency or if the activity is actively occurring, please call 911.