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1. What do I do if I see someone panhandling?

It is not illegal for people to panhandle or beg in Edina. They are protected by the First Amendment and may stand passively and display signs on public property. 

Tips for Residents and Visitors
If you are approached by a panhandler or someone soliciting money, the following tips may be helpful:

• Do not provide money to panhandlers. Politely say no or sorry. Pulling out your purse or wallet can make you a potential victim of a crime.
• If comfortable, another option is to carry a bag with some food and basic hygiene supplies that could be handed out to those in need instead of giving money.
• Aggressive panhandling is illegal. If you feel threatened, call 911. 
  Examples of aggressive behavior include:
  Confronting someone in a way that would cause a reasonable person to fear bodily harm.
  Touching someone without their consent.
  Continuing to panhandle or follow someone after they have refused to give money.
  Intentionally blocking or interfering with the safe passage of a person or vehicle.
  Using obscene or abusive language toward someone while attempting to panhandle.
  Acting with intent to intimidate someone into giving money.

 If you would like to help people in need, donate wisely to the organizations that exist to help them. You can get the most positive results from your donation if you donate to charitable organizations.

Available Resources

A variety of resources and non-profit partners are available in Edina to provide food resources, assist with housing needs, and assess physical and mental health needs. Donating to these organizations helps support long-term solutions. 

• United Way 2-1-1 provides referrals to resources and assistance for many issues. Call 211, or 651-291-0211. 211 is available 24 hours a day, every day.
• VEAP is the food shelf, which serves Edina, Richfield, Bloomington and South Minneapolis. VEAP also offers supportive services and housing stabilization programming. 
• The Edina Resource Center provides a list of resources available to help in areas such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, financial support and more. Phone: 952-848-3936 
• VA Community Resource and Referral Center offers support programs for Veterans who are homeless. 
• Oasis for Youth operates a drop-in Resource Center for youth ages 16-24. Oasis for Youth meets the needs of youth through individualized case management, connections to resources, improved access to services and supports, and assistance with basic needs. 
• Agate Housing and Services offers shelter, housing, and resources for those who are experiencing homelessness. Phone: 612-874-0311 
• Loaves and Fishes offers free community meals at Hope Presbyterian Church, 7132 Portland Ave. S, Monday-Friday, 5 to 6 p.m., and Woodlake Lutheran Church, 2120 W. 76th St., Saturday-Sunday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Questions?
If you have further questions about panhandling in Edina, call the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.

2. How can I get fingerprinted?

Fingerprinting services are available on Wednesday evenings between 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Edina Police Department by appointment only based on the next available opening only. Times cannot be selected. Services are only available to Edina residents or teachers. Bring proof of residency and/or proof of employment (for Edina Public Schools). There is a $15 fee for the first card, $5 for each additional card. 

For more information or to make an appointment, please visit https://www.edinamn.gov/1768/Book-An-Appointment or call 952-826-1610. Please note, fingerprinting could be delayed or cancelled without notice due to the availability of the fingerprint machine.

3. Does the City have an alarm policy?

We have no permit requirements. Alarm subscribers are assessed a fee for each false alarm to which the Police Department responds. A false alarm is defined by the responding officer as one in which an alarm was activated and the cause of the activation was not criminal activity. The fee for the first false alarm is $25; the second, third and fourth alarms in the calendar year are $110 each. The fifth and subsequent alarms in a calendar year are billed at $200.

For other alarm questions, call the main line during business hours at 952-826-1610.

4. Do you allow soliciting in Edina?

The City required peddlers and solicitors carry and display a permit. 

View the application and return it to the Edina Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St. Do not sign the application until you bring it into the Police Department. Make sure to have two passport-like photos, brochures/credentials, check or cash in the amount of $30 and your State-issued ID. 

Once the application is reviewed and approved, you will need to pick up your badge. Permits allow soliciting in the City of Edina for 14 consecutive days. If you would like to continue for longer than 14 days, you will need to resubmit everything.

For more information, please contact the Edina Police Department’s non-emergency line at 952-826-1610.

5. If I’m in a car accident, do I need to call the police?

You need to call 911 if there are any injuries or if public property is damaged in the accident. Police do not have to be called for minor property damage accidents. 

6. I received a citation. How do I pay it or contest it?

Payment can be made online, in mail, in person or over the phone with the Violations Bureau. If you would like to contest the citation you must also contact the Violations Bureau. 

For more details about how to pay or contest a citation visit the Hennepin County Violations Bureau website.

Mailing address:

District Court Administrator
c/o Violations Bureau
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487-0014

Phone: (612) 348-2040

Website: www.mncourts.gov/Hennepin

7. How can I get a copy of a police or accident report?

You must apply in person during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays and weekends. Please bring your driver’s license or other identification as it may be required to release the report.

For copies of reports, there is no charge for the first 10 pages. After that, the charge is 25 cents per page.

For more information, please call 952-826-1610.

8. Is there a curfew for juveniles in Edina?

Yes, juveniles may not be present in any public place or business open to the public according to the following schedule:

• Teens ages 15 to 17 must be out of public areas by 11 p.m. on weeknights and by midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Twelve- to 14-year-olds must be out of public areas by 10 p.m. on weeknights and by 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Children under 12 must be out of public areas by 9 p.m. on weeknights and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information, please view City Code Chapter 22, Division 2.

9. How do I get property back or contact the lost and found?

Call Police Administration at 952-826-1610 during business hours (8am-4:30pm) if you lost something in Edina. Property that is confiscated can only be claimed by contacting Property and Evidence Technician Krystal Ludgate for an appointment at 952-826-0472. Unclaimed items are regularly auctioned at Surplus Liquidation Auctions.

10. I want to thank an officer or Police staff member. How do I do that?

The best way  is to fill out the Edina Police Department Commendation Form.

This way we can track the compliments and ensure they are passed along to those your are commending and their supervisors. We might also use the information as the basis for an official commendation or other recognition.

You can also find the form via the shortcut EdinaMN.gov/ThankPolice.

11. Can I file a complaint online against a police officer or other Edina Police Department member?

Yes. The Edina Police Department Complaint Form is for reporting  allegations of misconduct by any Police Department staff member. 

You can also find this form via the shortcut EdinaMN.gov/PoliceComplaint.

12. How do I apply for a permit to purchase a gun or report a firearm transfer?

For Purchases

An application for a permit to purchase a firearm must be completed in person at the Edina Police Department office at City Hall, 4801 W. 50^th St. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays except City holidays.  

You must be an Edina resident. Residents of other cities/jurisdictions should contact their respective agencies for the process where they live.

You may fill out the application in advance (see this PDF from the Department of Public Safety) but DO NOT SIGN IT. You must sign it in person at the Police Department and show proper identification. 

For Transfers

The completed transfer form (see above link) for a weapon can be submitted in the following ways:

• Drop off at The Edina Police Department office at City Hall 
• Mail to Edina Police Department, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424
• Fax to 952-826-1607

13. How do I properly dispose of medication?

For small quantities of medication, the Edina Police Department provides medication disposal bags residents can use in their homes to discard medication. Each bag allow for the disposal of up to 90 pills, 12 ounces of liquid medication of 12 transdermal patches. The bags contain activated carbon, which neutralizes the medication and prevents it from contaminating groundwater and drinking water.

Disposal Bags

How to properly dispose of medication in the disposal bags:

• Place medication in the bag
• Fill the bag halfway with warm water
• Wait for 30 seconds
• Seal the bag
• Discards sealed bag

Get a Medication Disposal Bag

Medication disposal bags are available for pickup Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Police Department and Fire Station Number 1.

Drop Box

Large or small quantities of medications can be disposed of at any of Hennepin County’s six drop-box locations.

14. Are there any predatory offenders in the community, and where do they live?

Approximately 19,000 registered predatory offenders lived in Minnesota as of January 2020. State law limits public notification of sex offenders to what’s known as Level 3 offenders, those who are deemed more likely to reoffend.

Search for Level 3 offenders by city, county, name or zip code on the state’s sex offender tracking site.

If a Level 3 offender moved in to Edina, that would require a community notification meeting and a public notice published in the Edina Sun-Current along with other notification methods.

Learn more about community notification and how to protect your family from sex offenders on the state’s Community Notification information page.

For more information, contact Edina Police Detective Kenna Dick at 952-826-0491. For information about noncompliant registered predatory offenders, see the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension site.

15. Where can I report elder abuse?

Mandated reporters, designated facility reporters, law enforcement, counties, and lead investigative agencies must complete all required fields and submit the report when complete to meet a duty as a mandated reporter under MS626.5572 Subdivision 16. Fill out an online report.

16. Where can I get help for domestic abuse?

Cornerstone has free legal services such as Criminal Justice Intervention and Civil Justice involving obtaining an Order for Protection or Harassing Restraining Order. Visit the Cornerstone website.

17. May I park on the street in the winter?

From November 1 through March 31, all vehicles must be off the streets between 1 and 6 a.m. In addition, no vehicle may be parked in any street after a snowfall of at least 1.5 inches until the street has been plowed to its full width. For more information, please call 952-826-1610.

18. How can I make a donation to help prevent crime in Edina?

The Crime Fund is a non-profit, tax-exempt community organization that is operated by members of the community. The K-9 unit and Neighbors Home Watch are examples of valuable programs funded through the Crime Prevention Fund. For questions, please call 952-826-1610 during business hours Monday through Friday. You may contribute to the Edina Crime Prevention Fund by visiting the Edina Crime Fund.