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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Our dispatch center, non-emergency telephone number is 952-361-1231. If you have an emergency call 9-1-1Police
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To obtain a copy of a Chaska police report, print a copy of the Data Request Form (PDF) and submit the completed form to the Chaska Police Department. Please submit the form via mail, fax (952) 448-2307, or email notifications@chaskamn.gov.
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The body camera policy is posted on Police Department website.
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State and Federal laws regulate the release of law enforcement data. Most requests can be processed within 14 days. If information is needed by a specific date, it should be indicated in the request and every effort will be made to meet the request. Typically Chaska police reports are $.25 cents a page.Police
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You must make the request in person at the Chaska Police Department. The CPD is only able to provide a background report on activity that occurred in Chaska. If you would like a background report for activity outside of Chaska, contact the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) at 651-793-2400.
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Missing animals can be reported to our dispatch center. Call 952-361-1231 (anytime 24/7) and the dispatcher will note the description of the animal and your contact information.Police
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For animal problems other than dogs, Chaska Police will try to assist, but may refer you to a professional exterminator or other service. Some nuisance animals may be trapped and relocated. The Chaska Police has several live-traps available for rent. It is your responsibility to relocate any trapped animals. Please call 952-448-4200 for questions about live-trap rentals.Police
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There are a number of ordinances that deal with animals. A more thorough description is outlined in the city Animal Ordinance.Police
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Call our dispatch center at 952-361-1231 (anytime 24/7) to make a report. Do not hesitate to call and report any type of bite.Police
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The Chaska Police will assist with unlocking a vehicle. You will be asked to pay a $20 service fee to help offset the cost and to help deter misuse. Call our dispatch center at 952-361-1231. (anytime 24/7) You will be given an envelope to mail the fee. No open-No charge!Police
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The Chaska Police does not provide driving records. To obtain a copy of your driving record, you must contact the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles at 651-284-2000 or online.Police
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The process for these types of matters are initiated through Carver County Court Administration. Please call 952-361-1420Police
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If your vehicle has been cleared for release, you must come to the Chaska Police department to show proof of ownership,proof of insurance and have a valid drivers license or a valid driver with you. A signed release will be issued.Police
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Fingerprinting is done at the Carver County Jail. You need to schedule an appointment by calling 952-361-1146. This is offered free of charge to Carver County residents. If you are not a resident, there is a $15.00 fee.Police
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You are only required to notify the police if there is an injury related to the crash, if public property has been damaged, OR if the combined damage to both vehicles equals more than $1200.00 If this is the case, all drivers involved are required to complete a State of Minnesota Accident Report. This requirement is in place regardless of whether an officer responded to the crash scene or not. This report can be obtained from the Chaska Police department or online from the Department of Public Safety.Police