Burnsville Sex Offenders Registry
Burnsville is a city in Dakota County, located in the southern Twin Cities metro. The Burnsville Police Department manages predatory offender registration and community notification for city residents, with support from the Dakota County Sheriff on compliance and monitoring. If you want to search for sex offenders in Burnsville, the Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is the main database for finding Level 2 and Level 3 offenders registered in the city. This page explains how to use that tool and what local resources are available.
Burnsville Overview
How to Search Sex Offenders in Burnsville
The Minnesota DOC Public Registrant Search is the starting point for finding sex offenders registered in Burnsville. Searching by city brings up all Level 2 and Level 3 predatory offenders subject to public notification. The DOC updates records within 48 hours of receiving new data from law enforcement. Level 1 offenders are excluded from the database. The DOC Community Notification Unit is available at (651) 361-7340 for questions.
The BCA Predatory Offender Registry is a second state resource. The BCA handles calls at (651) 793-7070 or 1-888-234-1248. For offenders who may have moved to or from other states, use nsopw.gov.
[The Burnsville Police Department coordinates local registration and community notification for predatory offenders in the city.]
The department works with the Dakota County Sheriff and state agencies to keep offender records current and ensure timely notifications to Burnsville residents.
Burnsville Police Department Predatory Offender Procedures
The Burnsville Police Department is at 100 Civic Center Pkwy, Burnsville, MN 55337. The main number is (952) 895-4600. Officers handle registration compliance for predatory offenders living in the city. All registered sex offenders in Burnsville must comply with Minn. Stat. 243.166. They report their home address, secondary residences, school or work location, and vehicles. Any changes must be reported quickly. Non-compliance is a felony under Minnesota law.
When a Level 3 offender registers in Burnsville, the police department prepares and issues a community notification under Minn. Stat. 244.052. This can include outreach to nearby residents, notification of schools, and coordination with community groups. The department's community engagement team handles the notification process and can answer questions from residents about offenders in specific areas.
The Burnsville PD's main website is at burnsvillemn.gov/police. Records requests go through burnsvillemn.gov/police/records. Community engagement information is at burnsvillemn.gov/police/community-engagement. Open government data is at burnsvillemn.gov/government/open-government.
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office at co.dakota.mn.us/LawJustice/Sheriff assists with countywide compliance and coordinates with Burnsville PD on shared predatory offender cases.
Level 3 Predatory Offenders in Burnsville
Minnesota assigns each predatory offender a risk level. Level 3 is the highest, and it triggers the broadest community notification. In Burnsville, Level 3 cases receive active outreach. Nearby residents are notified, and in some cases schools and community organizations are contacted as well. The Burnsville PD coordinates this process through its community engagement unit. Public meetings may also be held for offenders deemed particularly high risk.
Level 2 offenders face a more limited notification. Information usually goes to organizations that work with vulnerable groups rather than to the broader public. Level 1 offenders are not publicly disclosed. Their records stay with law enforcement. Burnsville residents who want to know about all three levels can contact the Burnsville PD directly or reach out to the DOC notification unit for more background on how the system works.
To sign up for victim release notifications, use VINE at vinelink.com or call 1-877-664-8463. VINE is free and available around the clock. It sends automatic alerts when an offender's custody status changes, which is especially useful for victims who want advance notice before an offender is released.
Note: The DOC database is the most reliable public source for current information on sex offenders registered in Burnsville.
Dakota County Resources for Burnsville Residents
Burnsville is in Dakota County. The Dakota County Sheriff handles predatory offender monitoring outside city limits and works with Burnsville PD on compliance. For county-level contacts and resources, visit the Dakota County page.
The DOC community notification page at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/ has information on how the notification system works for Burnsville and the rest of the state. The DOC team at (651) 361-7340 can answer specific questions about offenders in the Burnsville area.