Dakota County Sheriff’s Office-Safety Tips

Water Safety:

* Always wear a life jacket

* Check the forecast

Burglary Prevention:

*Remember to lock ALL doors and windows

*Install deadbolt locks

Crime Victims

The Minnesota VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the Minnesota VINE system is (877) 664-8463. This service is provided to assist victms of crime who have a right to know about their offender’s custody status.