FAQs

Can I report a crime here and remain anonymous?

Crime Stoppers of Minnesota provides a safe place for citizens to provide anonymous information about crime and fugitives. Brooklyn Center Police partners with Crime Stoppers to investigate anonymous tips they receive. If the information you provided leads to a felony arrest, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 through Crime Stoppers.

Your contact with Crime Stoppers is anonymous. Information can be shared with Crime Stoppers via phone, online, or through a mobile app.

Submit your tip online here.
Do I need a permit to solicit or peddle goods in the City of Brooklyn Center?
A solicitor's or peddler's permit is not required from the city. However, it is recommended that you provide the information listed below to the Brooklyn Center Police Department on your company's letterhead:
- Contact number
- Dates and times
- License plate numbers of vehicles used
- Names of the solicitors
- Photo ID for a representative of the company and each individual that will be soliciting or peddling in Brooklyn Center
Out-of-state persons must contact Hennepin County at 612-348-8240 for a transient merchant permit. Food merchants must contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture at 651-201-6315 for food license requirements.
Do I need to obtain a license for my dog?

Licenses are not required for pets in the City of Brooklyn Center. However, ID / information tags are required by city ordinance and can be purchased at pet shops or some veterinarian offices. A person who owns, harbors, or keeps a dog over 6 months old within the city must securely attach an identification tag or plate to the dog's collar so that it can be readily seen. The tag or plate must contain the name and home telephone number of the owner or other person who is keeping the dog. The identification tag or plate must be worn by the dog at all times when it is off the owner's or keeper's property.

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Flesland, Garett

Departments:Police

Title:Police Chief
Phone:(763) 569-3333
Fax:(763) 561-0717
Email:Email

Commander Garett Flesland Chief Garett Flesland has served the Brooklyn Center community for over 24 years. He grew up in neighboring Brooklyn Park and after graduating from Park Center High School he served several years in the U.S. Navy, both as an enlisted sailor and as a commissioned officer.

Garett was hired by the city of Brooklyn Center in 2000 and served as a patrol officer, detective, sergeant, and commander. While serving the Brooklyn Center community as a police commander, Garett spent time filling the role of public information officer (PIO) along with supervising the patrol, investigations, and community services divisions.

Chief Flesland holds a bachelor's in physics from Tulane University, master's in police leadership from the University of St. Thomas, received his law enforcement certificate at Alexandria Technical and Community College, and received the FBI National Academy certificate (session 289).

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