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Dakota County Sheriff's Office Our mission is to provide professional, progressive, and proactive service while maintaining the public trust.

We encourage citizens to interact with the Dakota County Sheriff's Office using this page. We appreciate your comments, suggestions, and concerns. However, we want this to be a forum that is positive and friendly. If you have a complaint, we encourage you to call our office and speak with us directly. We look forward to serving you and meeting your public safety needs!

FIELD NOTES: Over $40,000 dollars recovered in attempted scam.A scam that stretched across the world came down to quick ...
10/22/2026

FIELD NOTES: Over $40,000 dollars recovered in attempted scam.

A scam that stretched across the world came down to quick action here at home…and our detectives made it count.

After a resident reported being scammed, our detectives moved quickly. Detectives began tracing the money, working through the financial trail and coordinating across borders to determine where it was headed.

With scams like this, time matters. Once money moves overseas, recovering it can become extremely difficult. Through skilled investigative work and decisive action, detectives were able to seize more than $43,000 before it disappeared into the hands of scammers. It wasn’t everything the victim had lost, but it was a significant amount of money that otherwise may never have been seen again.

Untangling the web of complex financial transactions is not easy work, but it’s work they do every day and excel at.

Scams can feel real. Like really real. Slow down. Question the urgency. Verify before you send.

🎃 Join Us for Trunk or Treat! 👻🚔Farmington Police Department will be joining the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for thei...
10/22/2026

🎃 Join Us for Trunk or Treat! 👻🚔

Farmington Police Department will be joining the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for their Trunk or Treat event this Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 AM to Noon in Empire.

Bring the kids, wear your favorite costumes, and stop by for some Halloween fun!

We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our Explorers on an outstanding performance in their recent competition!Our Explorers earned 1st plac...
10/19/2026

Congratulations to our Explorers on an outstanding performance in their recent competition!

Our Explorers earned 1st place in Crime Scene, 2nd place in Traffic Crash, 3rd place in Burglary, and 2nd place in Academics.

We're incredibly proud of the time, effort, and dedication these young leaders have put into developing their skills. Their hard work paid off, and they represented our Office exceptionally well.

Congratulations to all of our Explorers and advisors on a job well done!

10/14/2026

It started with a patch. It became something much bigger.

In the newest episode of Raising the Bar, Rosemount Police Department Captain Jeremiah Simonson talks about the origin of the Minnesota Pink Patch Project and why supporting people beyond the badge has become such an important part of his career.

The conversation also touches on Ballin in DC, the Cory Slifko Memorial Softball Tournament, officer wellness, remembrance and what it really means to show up for others.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/jJw2ejot_Xs?si=j239ib2kSwO52rX8

We’ve been busy out in the community this past week! Thursday brought us to the Burnsville Fire Open House where we join...
10/13/2026

We’ve been busy out in the community this past week! Thursday brought us to the Burnsville Fire Open House where we joined our partners for an evening of conversations and fun.

Saturday, the Pink Patch Project had the honor to kick off the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk with a ribbon cutting and raising money through Pink Patch selling.

Sunday, we kept things rolling at the final Hastings Car Show of the season with our classic squad, more pink patches, and plenty of good conversations!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by! Missed us? Stop by our office to buy pink patches and our custom tumblers all month long!

Squad ghouls.We’ll bring the candy. You bring the costumes. Get your crew together for our 2nd Annual Sheriff’s Office T...
10/07/2026

Squad ghouls.

We’ll bring the candy. You bring the costumes. Get your crew together for our 2nd Annual Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat on October 24 from 10 a.m. to noon!

By the time a deputy encounters a child riding an e-moto or e-bike dangerously, several opportunities to prevent that mo...
09/29/2026

By the time a deputy encounters a child riding an e-moto or e-bike dangerously, several opportunities to prevent that moment have already passed. That’s why this conversation has to include everyone.

Yesterday, Sheriff Leko joined Senator Seeberger at the Capitol to call for stronger safety measures around e-bikes and e-motos. It’s an increasingly polarizing issue, but there’s plenty we should be able to agree on: kids need education, parents should understand what they’re buying, and everyone deserves clearer guidelines.

We all have a part in getting this right. Let’s work together to make safety the common ground.

09/28/2026

A little relationship advice: racing each other is a bad date idea.

Our new Ride Along series takes you on patrol with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office. First up: Deputy Hunter, giving you a look at what it’s like to work the county.

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/GO7e_tq9XVM?si=9HLs0ipEzfKnbhbl

What does a County Commissioner actually do?Joe Atkins, County Commissioner breaks it down and gives us a look at the de...
09/22/2026

What does a County Commissioner actually do?

Joe Atkins, County Commissioner breaks it down and gives us a look at the decisions, responsibilities and behind-the-scenes work most people never see.

Catch the full conversation on the newest episode of Raising the Bar.

Sometimes, the detail that moves a case forward or helps a deputy prepare comes from someone you never see.For our Offic...
09/20/2026

Sometimes, the detail that moves a case forward or helps a deputy prepare comes from someone you never see.

For our Office, those people include crime analysts Cassie and Sean. From everyday questions to major operations, they help connect the pieces that guide our next steps.

Today, on National Crime Analyst Day, we recognize the critical role these two play...and we're grateful for it.

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