Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Call the non-emergency number to speak with an officer: 651-322-2323.
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Come up to the police station Monday – Friday between 8:00am to 4:30pm to request a copy of a police report.
No, you must come up in person to receive a copy of the police report. Some reports may require verification, so please bring your ID
There is no fee for copies of police reports unless they are over 3 pages or more in length. If three pages or more it’s .25 per page.
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Generally it can take up to 10 days to receive a copy of a police report. Staff will do their best to provide you a copy of the report in less than 10 days.
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Same as getting a police report. Come up to the police station Monday-Friday 8:00am to 430pm to receive a copy of an accident report. Please bring ID to verification.
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There is a medication drop box here at city hall which you may drop unused/old medication. It is bright green and located in the entrance to city hall. Sharps or thermometers are not permitted.Police
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We provide fingerprinting services for residents of West St. Paul. There is a fee of $17. Please bring your ID for verification of residency in West St. Paul.Police
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West St. Paul Police Department issues Permit to Purchase Handguns for residents of West St. Paul (you must provide identification that shows a West St. Paul address). You may stop in to get fill out an application here at the station Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The applications take one week to process. Residents are required to return to the station to pick up their permits after one week’s time.
The West St. Paul Police Department does not issue permits to carry. Contact the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
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You may call the police department at 651-552-4200 and the records staff can direct you to the officer or investigator that has been assigned to your case.Police
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Cars that have been impounded or towed from West St. Paul are done so by South East Towing Inc. Their phone number is 651-451-9721. You may call them to get costs and directions to their location.
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Animal licenses can be obtained at City Hall Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.Police
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Please call the office 651-552-4200 before coming to the police department to retrieve property. The office staff can assist you with this question or direct you to an officer that can answer your questions.Police
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In compliance with State Statutes, the West St. Paul Police Department enforces the following policies:
- Asset Forfeiture
- Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
- Bias-Based Policing
- Body-Worn Cameras
- Criminal Conduct on School Buses
- Domestic Abuse
- Eyewitness Identification
- First Amendment Assemblies
- Informants
- Missing Persons
- Officer Response to Calls, Lighting Exemption
- Personnel Complaints
- Registered Predatory Offender
- School Resource Officers
- Sexual Assault Investigations
- Standards of Conduct
- Use of Force Policy
- Vehicle Pursuits
For information on additional policies, contact our office at 651-552-4200.
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Fill out the Officer Appreciation Form online. We appreciate your feedback!
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Download, print, and fill out the Citizen Complaint Form.
Mail the completed form to:
West St. Paul Police Department
1616 Humboldt Ave
West St. Paul, MN 55118 -
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If you see a domestic animal running loose, you can call the West St. Paul non-emergency number of 651-322-2323 and ask for the West St. Paul Animal Control.
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If you have animal questions or complaints, call 651-552-4200 Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm or 651-322-2323 (24-hours).
Find more information on the Animal Nuisance Issues page.