Chaska Police FAQ

What is the data practices act or MGDPA?

The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) is our state’s public records law. As a public entity, the City of Chaska is subject to the MGDPA. More information about the MGDPA is available in the City of Chaska Data Practices Policy HERE

What records are covered under the MGDPA?

The MGDPA defines public records as "all data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by any government entity regardless of its physical form, storage media or conditions of use."

Under the MGDPA, information is presumed to be public unless there is a state or federal law that makes it private or another protected classification (i.e., confidential). 

When I make a public records request, is my name private? 

No, data about public records requests are public. Any data you provide including your name, address, records requested, and email address are public data. As with any public data, it can be shared, provided to anyone for any reason and also can be published publicly. 

Can I make a public records request anonymously?

Yes, you can make a public data request without providing your name or any other identifying information. However, you will be required to provide an email address to submit a request. If you wish to remain anonymous, it is your responsibility to provide us with an email address that is not associated with your name. (Ex. [email protected]) Requiring an email address ensures our anonymous requests receive the same level of service provided to requesters who voluntarily provide optional contact information, such as their name, company name, or mailing address.  

Contacting the Chaska Police Department Records?

For assistance with reports request, please contact the records department at 952-448-4200. Our lobby and office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM, excluding holidays.

Looking for Discovery or Court Records?

You will need to contact the court in which your case is being/was seen.

  • Carver County Attorney's Office - 604 E 4th St. Chaska, MN 55318 - 952-361-1400
  • Carver County Court Administration - 600 E 4th St. Chaska, MN 55318 - 952-361-1500

Looking for Chaska Police Crime Data and Crime Map?

This can be obtained by clicking here

Need to be fingerprinted?

The Chaska Police Department does not currently offer fingerprinting services. Please call the Carver County Jail at 952-361-1145.

What types of information are needed to make a request?

  • -Type(s) of records that you would like to receive
  • -Case number(s)
  • -Date of incident
  • -Address of incident
  • -Type of incident
  • -Names and dates of birth of involved parties
  • -License plates & VINs of involved vehicles

When will records be received?

We have 10 business days to process data requests, and they are processed in the order that they are received.