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1. When should I call 911?

Please call 911 to report crimes in progress or that have just occurred, if you feel your safety is in danger, or if a fire is happening. Our Dispatch staff will help determine the correct response from local police or fire departments. 

2. What is the non-emergency number for Scott County Sheriff’s Dispatch?

The non-emergency number for Scott County Sheriff's Dispatch is 952-445-1411. If you're concerned about an issue, Dispatch staff can help determine the proper response.

3. Which agencies does Scott County dispatch for?

The Scott County Sheriff's Office dispatches for the following entities (listed alphabetically):

• Belle Plaine Police Department, Belle Plaine Fire Department, & Belle Plaine Ambulance
• Elko New Market Police Department & Elko New Market Fire Department
• Jordan Police Department & Jordan Fire Department
• Mdewakanton Emergency Services
• New Prague Police Department, New Prague Fire Department, & New Prague Ambulance
• Prior Lake Police Department & Prior Lake Fire Department
• Savage Police Department & Savage Fire Department
• Shakopee Police Department & Shakopee Fire Department

4. What are the phone numbers for Police Departments in Scott County?

Belle Plaine: 952-873-4307, Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Elko New Market: 952-461-2711, Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

Jordan: 952-492-2009, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm 

Prior Lake: 952-440-3555, Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm 

Savage: 952-882-2600, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm 

Shakopee: 952-233-9400, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Please note that if you call any of these numbers after hours, the phone will roll over to Scott County Sheriff Dispatch.

5. How do I get a 911 address marker for the end of my driveway?

Contact the Scott County Highway Department at 952-496-8346. If your address marker or post has been damaged or is missing, the Highway Department will replace it. The marker will be placed in the road right of way on the same side of the road as the access to your home or business. For purposes of uniformity, consistency, and safety issues involving utilities in the road right of way, it is not recommended that you attempt to replace your own marker. There is a fee for replacement of a marker and/or post, depending on the materials used.

6. How do I get a copy of a police or accident report?

If you need a copy of an crash/incident report taken by the Sheriff's Office, jail booking records, or other records relating to the Sheriff's Office, you may obtain them from the Sheriff's Records staff or request them online through our Sheriff's Office Data Request Form. You may be charged a minor fee, depending on the length and format of the report. If you are requesting any data that isn't classified as "public," you must provide photo identification to process your request. For more information, visit our Records Division page. 

The Sheriff's Office does not maintain marriage, birth, death or other various court records. For vital records, please contact Customer Service at 952-496-8150. 

For court records, please contact Court Administration at 952-496-8200.

To obtain reports from city police, please contact the police department that wrote the report.