Find Sex Offenders in Bloomington
Bloomington is a major city in Hennepin County and home to the Mall of America. The Bloomington Police Department manages predatory offender registration and community notification for city residents under a formal department policy. You can look up sex offenders in Bloomington through the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Registrant Search, which lists Level 2 and Level 3 offenders subject to public notification. This page covers how to use that tool, what Bloomington's local procedures look like, and how to stay informed about registered offenders in the city.
Bloomington Overview
How to Look Up Bloomington Sex Offenders
The best place to start is the Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search. Search by city to find registered predatory offenders in Bloomington. The DOC updates the database within 48 hours of getting new information from law enforcement. Only Level 2 and Level 3 offenders subject to community notification appear in this database. The DOC Community Notification Unit can answer questions at (651) 361-7340 or by email at notification.doc@state.mn.us.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry provides additional statewide registration data. The BCA unit is reachable at (651) 793-7070 or 1-888-234-1248. For cross-state searches, use the National Sex Offender Public Website.
[The Bloomington Police Department coordinates local registration and community notification for predatory offenders in the city.]
The department handles address verification twice per year and prepares community notification plans as required by state law.
Bloomington Police Department Predatory Offender Registration
The Bloomington Police Department is located at 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55431. The main number is (952) 563-4900. The department operates under Policy 115 in its department manual, which covers compliance with Minnesota statutes governing sex offender registration and community notification. That includes Minn. Stat. 243.166, which governs who must register, and Minn. Stat. 244.052, which covers community notification levels and procedures.
One key feature of Bloomington's process is address verification. The Investigations Division conducts address checks twice per year for registered offenders living in the city. This helps confirm that offenders are actually at the addresses they reported. If an offender can't be found at their listed address, the department takes steps to locate them and may report the violation to state authorities.
When a new predatory offender moves into Bloomington, the department prepares a community notification plan within 14 days of receiving notice. The Crime Prevention Unit plays a role in coordinating community meetings and public safety education when Level 3 offenders are involved. You can read more about the department's crime prevention programs at bloomingtonmn.gov/crime-prevention.
Police records and data practices information is available at bloomingtonmn.gov/police-records and bloomingtonmn.gov/data-practices. The full BPD policy manual, including Policy 115 covering predatory offenders, is posted at bloomingtonmn.gov.
Sex Offender Monitoring at the Mall of America
Bloomington is home to the Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States. The mall's size and the volume of visitors it draws each year create specific public safety concerns. The Bloomington PD coordinates with Mall of America security on monitoring and notification when predatory offenders are known to frequent or reside near the facility. This type of coordination is built into the department's broader approach to offender management in the city.
While the mall itself is private property with its own security team, the Bloomington PD maintains an active relationship with that team to share relevant information. This is not standard practice in every Minnesota city. It reflects Bloomington's recognition that a venue with that level of traffic warrants extra attention when it comes to managing registered sex offenders.
Note: The Mall of America security department operates independently from the BPD but they share information on predatory offenders when public safety requires it.
Hennepin County Resources for Bloomington Residents
Bloomington is part of Hennepin County, and the Hennepin County Sheriff coordinates with city police departments across the county on sex offender compliance. For county-wide information about predatory offenders and related resources, visit the Hennepin County page.
State resources include the DOC community notification portal at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/. Bloomington residents can also register for VINE victim notification alerts at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463. VINE sends automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes.