Crime Statistics & Police Policies

The Golden Valley Police Department (GVPD) strives to maintain a transparent and open relationship with community members. This information outlines GVPD training policies and procedures (such as conflict management, bias training, and use of force), activity, and crime in Golden Valley, and there are plans to add more categories.

Each category summarizes data for the week or month listed. View the report for more detailed information.

Crime Statistics

Weekly reports will be updated every Wednesday by noon. Monthly reports will be updated by the fifth of every month. 

Note: Golden Valley Police Department has contracted with Hennepin County Sheriff's Office for some shifts. The below reports do not include incidents from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. 

Reports (May 15–21, 2023)

• Arrests (PDF) - 2 Arrest
• Calls for Service (PDF) - 164 Calls
• Citations & Written Warnings (PDF) - 5 Citations & Warnings
• Mental Health Incidents (Not Public Information) - 1 Incident
• Reported Incidents (PDF) - 13 Incidents
• Traffic Stops / Crash Reports (PDF) - 18 Stop / 0 Report
• Monthly Crime Stats (PDF) - April

Public Records Requests

Request public records or a specific copy of a police report.

Police Policies 

• GVPD Policy Manual
• Hiring Practices Training & Education (PDF)