Report Disorderly Conduct & Loitering - Minneapolis
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, reporting disorderly conduct or loitering can be done online or by phone depending on urgency. For immediate danger or an ongoing incident call 911. For non-emergencies file a police report online or use the City of Minneapolis 311 reporting tools to notify the police or city code staff. Minneapolis Code of Ordinances[1], the Minneapolis Police Department reporting pages, and the city 311 service list the primary complaint routes.
How to report
Follow these steps to report disorderly conduct or loitering online or by phone. Provide location, time, description of behavior, and any witness contact information or photos/videos if safe to collect.
- For emergencies call 911 immediately.
- For non-emergencies contact the Minneapolis Police Department online or by non-emergency number and file a report on the MPD reporting page[2].
- Use City of Minneapolis 311 for location-based service requests or to report persistent public nuisance issues via 311[3].
- Preserve evidence: note times, take photos or video when safe, and collect witness names.
- If the situation involves a permit, shelter, or housing issue, the appropriate city department will route the complaint for follow-up.
Penalties & Enforcement
Enforcement of disorderly conduct and loitering in Minneapolis is primarily by the Minneapolis Police Department and, for certain public-nuisance or code violations, by city code enforcement staff. The municipal code sets behavior standards; criminal charges may also be pursued under state law. The specific fines or statutory penalties are stated on the controlling pages cited below or are not specified on the cited page when the municipal text refers to court-imposed penalties.
- Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page for a uniform city ordinance fine schedule; see the municipal code for specific sections and the state statute for criminal penalties.[1]
- Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offences may be treated differently but exact escalation ranges are not specified on the cited municipal code summary.[1]
- Non-monetary sanctions can include orders to disperse, abatement actions, seizure of items used to commit violations, and referral to court.
- Enforcers: Minneapolis Police Department for public-safety incidents; City Code Enforcement or 311 for persistent public-nuisance or property-related loitering issues.[2]
- Appeals and review: process and time limits for administrative orders or code enforcement actions are set in the municipal code or departmental rules; when not listed explicitly on the cited page state "not specified on the cited page" applies.[1]
Applications & Forms
There is generally no special "loitering" permit. To report conduct you do not need a dedicated application form: use MPD's online reporting for eligible non-emergency incidents or submit a 311 report for city code concerns. For emergency criminal conduct call 911. Specific enforcement actions may trigger formal notices or court filings prepared by the department.[2]
Action steps (what to do right now)
- Call 911 for immediate danger.
- File a non-emergency police report online or by phone with MPD.[2]
- Submit a 311 report for repeated loitering or public-nuisance issues to route to code enforcement.[3]
- Keep records: dates, times, photos, witness names.
FAQ
- How do I report disorderly conduct or loitering in Minneapolis?
- For emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies file a police report online with MPD or submit a 311 request to the City of Minneapolis so the matter can be routed to the appropriate department.
- Can I report anonymously?
- Yes. 311 accepts anonymous reports and non-emergency police reports may be made without providing your name, but sharing contact information can help investigators follow up.
- What happens after I report?
- The police or city staff will assess the complaint, may respond in person, investigate, and take enforcement or referral actions based on the findings and applicable ordinances or statutes.
How-To
- Assess safety: call 911 if the incident is active or dangerous.
- File an online police report via the MPD reporting page for non-emergencies.[2]
- Submit a 311 service request for ongoing or property-related loitering issues so code enforcement can follow up.[3]
- Document evidence and keep copies of report numbers and correspondence.
Key Takeaways
- Emergencies: call 911; non-emergencies: use MPD online reporting or 311.
- Enforcement is by MPD and city code staff; penalties and appeal processes are set in official code and statutes.
- Keep records and evidence to support enforcement or court actions.
Help and Support / Resources
- Minneapolis Police Department
- Minneapolis Code of Ordinances (Municode)
- City of Minneapolis 311
- Minnesota Statutes (Revisor of Statutes)