Search Minneapolis Sex Offenders
Minneapolis has more registered predatory offenders than any other city in Minnesota. The Minneapolis Police Department runs a dedicated Predatory Offender Registration Unit that tracks sex offenders living, working, and going to school in the city. You can search for sex offenders in Minneapolis using the Minnesota Department of Corrections public database, which lists all Level 2 and Level 3 offenders subject to community notification. This page explains how to find that information and what the city does to keep residents informed.
Minneapolis Overview
How to Find Sex Offenders in Minneapolis
The main tool for searching Minneapolis sex offenders is the Minnesota Department of Corrections Public Registrant Search. This database covers predatory offenders who are required to register under Minnesota Statutes 243.166 and are subject to public notification. You can search by name, city, or county. The DOC posts updated information within 48 hours of receiving notice from law enforcement, so records stay current. The database only shows Level 2 and Level 3 offenders. Level 1 offenders are not listed because they carry a lower risk to the public.
For broader searches, the BCA Predatory Offender Registry is another state resource. You can reach the BCA registry unit at (651) 793-7070 or toll-free at 1-888-234-1248. This system holds registration data for all offenders required to register, not just those subject to public notification. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you search across state lines if an offender may have moved.
The Minneapolis Police Department also posts community notification details on their website. Visit the MPD sex offender community notification page for Level 3 notices, public meeting information, and updates specific to Minneapolis neighborhoods.
[The MPD community notification page lists current Level 3 sex offender notifications for Minneapolis residents.]
This page is updated when new Level 3 notifications are issued in the city.
Minneapolis Police Predatory Offender Registration
The Minneapolis Police Department operates a Predatory Offender Registration Unit based at 444 4th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The unit coordinator is Jamie Kieffer. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM. You can reach the unit by phone at (612) 673-3081. This office handles registration check-ins, verifies offender addresses, and works with state agencies to keep records up to date.
All predatory offenders living in Minneapolis must register with this unit. That includes reporting their primary address, any secondary addresses, their place of school or work, and vehicle information. If an offender is homeless and lacks a fixed address, they must meet with a POR officer on a regular schedule. The unit works alongside the DOC and the BCA to make sure offenders stay compliant with state registration laws under Minn. Stat. 243.166.
The Minneapolis Police Department has additional public safety information on its main website. You can also view MPD crime data and press releases at mpd.granicus.com. For non-emergency questions, contact the department through the main police website or call the POR unit directly.
Note: The MPD POR Unit handles registration for Minneapolis residents only. Offenders in surrounding Hennepin County suburbs register with their local department or the county.
Level 3 Predatory Offenders in Minneapolis
Minneapolis uses a three-level system to classify predatory offenders. Level 3 offenders are considered high risk and subject to the broadest form of community notification. When a Level 3 offender moves into a Minneapolis neighborhood, the MPD distributes flyers to homes within a three-block radius of the offender's address. For high-profile cases, the department may hold public meetings and work with neighborhood organizations to make sure residents know who is living nearby. This notification process is governed by Minn. Stat. 244.052.
Level 2 offenders face moderate public notification. Information on Level 2 offenders is made available to certain organizations, schools, and community groups that may be at risk, but the notification is more targeted than for Level 3. Level 1 offenders are not listed publicly at all. Their information stays with law enforcement.
Minneapolis has the highest concentration of registered predatory offenders in Minnesota, which reflects its size and population density more than anything else. The DOC notes that information is posted to the public database within 48 hours of receiving notification from law enforcement. If you have concerns about a specific offender, you can contact the DOC Community Notification Unit at (651) 361-7340 or send an email to notification.doc@state.mn.us.
Hennepin County and State Sex Offender Resources
Minneapolis sits in Hennepin County, the most populous county in Minnesota. The Hennepin County Sheriff works alongside the MPD on sex offender compliance checks and community notification plans. For county-level information on predatory offenders and local law enforcement contacts, visit the Hennepin County records page.
The Minnesota DOC runs a community notification program that applies statewide, including Minneapolis. Learn more at mn.gov/doc/community-supervision/community-notification/. The DOC community notification team can answer questions about how levels are assigned, how notifications work, and what information is available to the public.
Victims and concerned residents can sign up for offender release alerts through VINE, the Victim Information and Notification Everyday system. VINE is available at vinelink.com or by calling 1-877-664-8463. The service sends automatic notifications when an offender's custody status changes. It is free to use and available 24 hours a day.
If you want to file a police report or access government data through the city, visit the MPD report filing page or the city's data practices page.