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Police Reports

If you are looking to make a report or would like to speak to a police officer, please call 911 or call through dispatch at (952)258-5321. 

If you are reporting a code violation, such as nuisance, animal or parking complaints, you can contact our Community Service Officer Monday through Friday during office hours.  You can also report the violation using the online reporting form. 

The Dayton Police Department office is not staffed 24/7.  If you are looking for assistance with data requests,  or other assistance that doesn't require an officer, please do so during office hours.  

If you would like to make a data request, see below for information  on how to make the request.

 

 
How To Obtain Copies Of Police Department Data
How do I get a copy of an accident report or a police report?

State and Federal laws regulate the release of law enforcement data. We only have access to reports made by the Dayton Police Department. Most requests for police / accident reports can be processed within 14 days.  

If you would like to obtain a copy of a police report, please click the link below to complete the record request form.  Request forms can be returned by mail, fax, email to policerecords@daytonpolice.org , or in person, but requested reports will not be released until payment is made. Payments will not be accepted until it is verified the data is available for release.  Please call (763)427-2017 or email the Police Department Records at policerecords@daytonpolice.org,  before sending request to verify availability of data.

Most requests for police / accident reports can be processed within 14 days.  Every effort will be made to meet your request, however, no guarantee can be made. 

  • Click link below for the Records Request Form to request copies of reports. 
    (Accident reports are only available to involved parties and those with an authorized release .) The release of those reports depend on the status of the case and any pending charges.  If you have any questions you can contact the police department. 
Record Request Form
Can I get a copy of squad or body worn camera video?

Who can request data
Read the law and rules:


Body Worn Camera Footage

  • Under Minnesota Statute 13.825, recordings from a body-worn camera (BWC) are generally considered private or nonpublic data, with specific exceptions.
  • Individuals recorded in a BWC footage are considered data subjects and have the right to request copies of footage related to inactive cases, unless certain restrictions prevent release.
  • Requests for BWC footage require a review for availability and potential redactions.
When a data subject requests the release of footage to the public, the department must redact the identities of non-consenting data subjects and any undercover officers.


Squad Car Video

    • Squad car video is classified as investigative data and its release is governed by Minnesota Statute 13.82.
    • This data is generally confidential or protected nonpublic while the investigation is active, becoming public once the investigation is inactive, unless other restrictions apply (like jeopardizing another investigation or revealing protected identities).
Redactions of individuals not involved in the case may be necessary before release. 

Requesting Video Footage 

  • Data subjects can contact the  Dayton Police Department to inquire about viewing or obtaining copies of footage.
  • All requests are subject to review for availability and redaction requirements.
  • To request BWC footage specifically, you will need to complete a BWC Public Request Form, submit it in person or by mail/email, have it notarized, and provide a copy of your government-issued ID