Anyone can sign up to receive one or all of the alerts issued by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). Alerts are issued through the Minnesota Crime Alert Network.

Minnesota Crime Alert Network

The Minnesota Crime Alert Network is a statewide communications network that enables law enforcement agencies to quickly alert the public about a crime or criminals. The network was established and its duties are defined in Minnesota Statute. Nearly 10,000 Minnesotans are signed up to receive alerts.

Receive Crime Alerts

Businesses, organizations and the public may sign up to receive alerts. Alerts are sent by email, text, phone or fax. Alert attachments and images can only be viewed through the email option.

To receive alerts, create an account in the Crime Alert Network, and then select the types of alerts you would like to receive (AMBER, Blue, Crime and/or Missing). You can update your choices at any time.

If you want to receive AMBER Alerts or Blue Alerts you must provide an email when creating your account so that you can view attachments and images.