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Police Frequently Asked Questions

      How do I get my car out of impound?
      Lost or found domesticated animals?
      Dead animal in your yard?
      How do I get a copy of a police and/or accident report?
      Solicitors in your neighborhood?
      What is curfew?

Q:  How do I get my car out of impound?

A:  Come to the police department to get a release form.
      Must provide ID, proof of ownership and proof of insurance.

      Q:  Lost or found domesticated animals?

      A:  Mendota Heights police department uses Four Paws Shelter. 
           It is their policy to take DOGS ONLY.  Therefore, we do not take any cat    
           complaints.
           Four Paws: 952-894-9065
 

 Q:  Dead animal in your yard?

 A:  If there is a dead animal on your property it is your responsibility to remove it. 
       If the animal is on the street, contact Mendota Heights Public Works.
       Public Works: 651)454-4059

        Q: How do I get a copy of a police and/or accident report?

        A: Come in person to the Police Department and fill out a records request.  There
             is a .25 cent per page charge for any copies made.  Requests may take up to 10 days
             to process.  See link below for data privacy information.    
             http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/revisor/pages/statute/statute_chapter_toc.php?
            year=2006&chapter=1


        Q:  Solicitors in your neighborhood?

        A:  All for profit solicitors are required to come to the police department to get a
              permit.  Each person that goes to the door, must have a permit.  Criminal
              checks are run on these individuals.  The businesses themselves are not
              investigated.

     Q:  What is Curfew?

     A:  Dakota County Curfew Times

Under 12: Sunday-Thursday    9pm-5am

Friday&Saturday   10pm-5am

Ages 12-14   Sunday –Thursday 10pm-5am

Friday-Saturday     11pm-5am

Ages 15-17    Sunday-Thursday   11pm-5am

Saturday&Sunday  12pm-5am

It is unlawful for any juvenile age 17 years and under to be present in

any public place within Dakota County between the hours listed above.