FAQ

Police FAQ

How do I report a crime?

  • If the crime is in progress, call 9-1-1.
  • If the crime has already occurred and an officer is needed to respond, call 9-1-1 or (320) 732-2156 for Long Prairie Police Department or to report it to the Todd County Dispatch Center, (320) 732-2157.
  • If the crime has already been committed and an officer is not needed to respond, or if a report is needed for documentation purposes only, call the Long Prairie Police Department at (320) 732-2156.

How do I get a copy of an accident report?

Submit your request one of the following ways:

Ph: (320) 732-2156

Fx: (320) 732-2847

Mail or in person at
615 Lake St S
Long Prairie, MN 56347

How do I get a copy of a police report?

Submit the Data Request form one of the following ways:

Ph: (320) 732-2156

Fx: (320) 732-2847

Mail or in person at
615 Lake St S
Long Prairie, MN 56347

Where is the Long Prairie Police Department located?

The Long Prairie Police Department is located at 615 Lake Street South. 

The police department is open 24/7!

The City Hall Desk hours of operation:

Monday through Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Where can I apply for a gun permit?

Applicants for permits to purchase handguns must apply in person to the police department in the city in which they live. They must also present a valid Minnesota driver's license or identification card with their current address. If the applicant does not live in a city, they must apply at the Sheriff's Office of the county they reside.

City of Long Prairie residents may apply for a permit to purchase (not a permit to carry) at the Long Prairie Police Department, 615 Lake St. S, MN 56347. The Information Desk is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Where can I apply for a permit to conceal and carry?

State of Minnesota Permits to Carry must be requested through the Sheriff's Department of the county in which you reside.
Todd County Sheriff's Office (320) 968-7201

How or where can I dispose of my old prescription medications?

Expired medications can be dropped off at the medication drop box in City Hall.

How do I find out if my car was towed?

Call the Long Prairie Police Department at (320) 732-2156. You must provide the license plate number for the vehicle for the Officer to check the tow logs for that information.

How do I report an illegally parked vehicle?

Call parking violations at (320) 732-2156. Please be sure to include the location, the type of violation, and description of the vehicle (with license plate) if possible.

Where can I be fingerprinted?

Currently, the Long Prairie Police Department does not provide this service.

The Todd County Sheriff's Office does provide fingerprinting.  Please call the Todd County Sheriff's Office at (320) 732-2157 for more information.

How can I file a compliment, complaint, or concern about the department or one of its members?

The department has several methods in place to report your compliments, complaints, and concerns. You can find this form at the bottom of this page to submit your information.

Where can I obtain information on domestic violence?

The following telephone numbers are local contacts who may offer assistance and information to victims of domestic violence:

  • Hands of Hope Advocate line: (320) 732-2319 or 24hr (800) 682-4547
  • Woman House (Shelter): (320) 253-6900 or 1-800-950-2203
  • St. Cloud Intervention Project (SCIP): (320) 251-7203

I need to appear in court, where is the courthouse?

Todd County Court: 115 3rd St S. Long Prairie, MN 56347 Phone: (320) 732-7800

How can I do a background check or criminal history on a person?

You can find information on this through this website.

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/pages/criminal-history.aspx