Dakota 911 is the public safety dispatch center that answers all emergency and non-emergency telephone calls in Dakota County.
Call 9-1-1 (Emergencies)
Residents should dial 9-1-1 any time they need police, fire, or medical personnel to respond.
- Call 9-1-1 for any situation that requires a police officer, such as traffic accidents, burglaries, property damage, parking complaints, or ordinance violations.
- Call 9-1-1 to request an ambulance, receive medical assistance, report a fire, or report signs of a fire such as smoke or fire alarms.
- Call 9-1-1 to report suspicious or criminal activity, such as shouts for help, breaking glass, or suspicious vehicles or people.
To reach Dakota 911 when calling from outside of Dakota County, call (952) 322-2323.
General Inquiries (Non-Emergencies)
Apple Valley residents with informational questions or questions regarding ordinances, reports, investigations, persons under arrest, impounded vehicles, or impounded animals can contact the Apple Valley Police Department at (952) 953-2700, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm (excluding holidays). Residents with informational questions after hours should contact Dakota 911 at (952) 322-2323 and ask for an Apple Valley Police Sergeant to return your call.
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