Page last updated on October 7, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Police Employment
How to apply to be an officer with the Bloomington Police Department
Constitutional Carry Information
Information on new firearm laws that go into effect on July 1st, 2022
Chief Diekhoff's Statement and Answers to FAQs
Read Chief Diekhoff's message to the community regarding the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minnesota. Learn how BPD policy corresponds to the 8cantwait.org use of force criteria.
CIRT Armored Rescue Vehicle Documents
All documents related to the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle (BearCat) for the Bloomington Police Department's Critical Incident Response Team
Obtaining and/or filing a report, public information requests and subpoenas
How to file non-emergency incident reports, obtain public records and submit subpoenas.
Online Incident Reporting
Police Permits and Reports
Information on permits and reports served through the Police Department
BPD Police Academies
BPD offers two police academies for the residents of Bloomington. The Resident's Police Academy and the Teen Academy.
Crime Prevention
How to set up a neighborhood watch and tips to keep your home and neighborhood safe
False Alarm Policy
Multiple false alarms made at the same location will result in fees.
Police Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about curfews, seatbelts, and more
Noise Violations
The noise ordinance protects citizens from unreasonable noise
Apply for a Parade Permit
In order to block the flow of traffic on a sidewalk or city street a Parade Permit must be obtained.
File a complaint
Send a compliment
CALEA Accreditation
Information related to CALEA accreditation for both the Police Department and the Central Emergency Dispatch Center