Hennepin County Sheriff

“I am here to be a conduit to help the people calling and they are my community, so being able to do this job is so immensely rewarding.” Our Public Safety Telecommunicators (TCs) answered 85 calls to 911 within just 5 minutes one March afternoon. Terrified callers alerted them that “a plane fell out of the sky” striking a Brooklyn Park home. The TCs remained calm under what they described as a controlled chaos, coordinating radio communications and dispatching first responders to the scene while gaining pertinent information from the callers. Watch as Telecommunicators Beerling and McNeill speak with Kare 11 about that unforgettable day. https://lnkd.in/eQE2mNCK

🥊🥊 DON’T MISS THE FIGHT! 🥊🥊 The annual Battle of the Badges charity boxing event is going down this Saturday at Myth Live! Come out and watch as our deputies battle it out with firefighters for a good cause - supporting first responders facing hardship. This year, all proceeds will go to Ramsey County Fire Dispatcher Lisa Zumwalde who was recently diagnosed with an advanced metastatic cancer. Join us as we fight to knock out cancer for Lisa! 📅 Saturday, April 12th 🚪 Doors open at 6pm 🥊 Fists Fly at 7pm 📍 Myth Live (3090 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood, MN)

Some describe it like a “Super Bowl on steroids.” With hundreds of thousands of visitors each day, the Minnesota State Fair depends on help from more than 60 agencies across the state and over 180 officers and deputies. Take a look back at last year's record-breaking season. Before you know it, we’ll be back at the Great Minnesota Get-Together keeping visitors safe!

At the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, we celebrate the value diversity brings both in our communities and in our agency. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Hennepin County which includes over 1.2 million individuals of various races, beliefs, backgrounds, and much more. #CelebrateDiversityMonth

We’re moving to Plymouth! After three decades in Brooklyn Park, our Public Safety Services Headquarters is moving to a new facility in Plymouth (address below) on Monday, April 7th. The new space will provide the foundation of public safety for both the public and first responders throughout Hennepin County. Find us near beautiful Parkers Lake for your public safety needs! Public Safety Services Headquarters 1345 Shenandoah Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55447

When Hanna Sczepanski isn’t helping solve crimes using DNA, she's coaching competitive gymnastics. We got the chance to talk to the girls she coaches, and they think it’s pretty cool she’s a scientist even though they’re a little murky on the details. Watch to learn more about Hanna and the inspiring work she does as a DNA Analyst in our Forensic Science Laboratory and as a coach to younger generations.

It's officially baseball season! ⚾ We're glad to be back for another season of providing public safety services at all Minnesota Twins home games to ensure fans enjoy the games safely! Here's to a winning season! #GoTwins #twinshomeopener

“We ask first responders to be there for us in emergencies, and it’s time that we are there for them with childcare solutions that work.” Sheriff Witt testified alongside Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn yesterday in support of a bill to establish childcare options specifically for law enforcement officers in Hennepin County. With childcare access hindering many, especially those of us who work irregular shifts, from pursuing careers in public safety, Sheriff Witt hopes this proposal to coordinate, train, and recruit a cohort of providers will remove the barriers people face and assist in our recruitment and retention efforts. Learn more at the link in our comment below.

They’re not in the public eye like our deputies, but their work is key to our law enforcement success each and every day. April is National Records & Information Management Month, and we recognize the importance of keeping our data organized and secure. In 2024, our Central Records Unit satisfied more than 37,000 warrants and responded to over 57,000 phone calls. We are grateful for all team members who ensure timely and accurate processing of sensitive records and information. #RIMM #RecordsAndInformationManagementMonth

Over the past three months, Sheriff Witt has been proud to meet with Minnesota’s federal delegation to discuss bipartisan priorities for public safety. In these meetings, Sheriff Witt discusses challenges, priorities and successes unique to Hennepin County. The common theme from those conversations is that cities and counties must have the resources and support they need to keep communities safe. Sheriff’s offices face evolving challenges that require strong partnerships and reliable support at every level of government, and we are grateful for the support of these officials. Sheriff Witt appreciates the delegation’s commitment to Hennepin County public safety, and we look forward to continued collaboration to ensure agencies have the tools and resources necessary to protect Minnesotans.