Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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| Headquarters |
Bremer Bank Building |
| Employees | 1,855 |
| Annual budget | $608.6m |
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| Website | www |
Bremer Bank Building
445 Minnesota Street
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a department of the State of Minnesota in the United States. DPS is an enforcement, licensing and services agency that develops and operates programs in the areas of law enforcement, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, fire safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration, emergency management and public safety information. The department coordinates the functions and services of the state relating to the safety and convenience of its citizens.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety was established in 1969 per Minnesota Statute 299a. The State Highway Patrol and Drivers License Bureau, both formerly a part of the Minnesota Highway Department, were transferred to DPS in 1970.
Below is a list of the Public Safety Commissioners since it was formed:
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Commissioner's Office
Driver and Vehicle Services
Emergency Communication Networks
Fiscal and Administrative Services
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Human Resources
Office of Communications
Office of Justice Programs
Office of Pipeline Safety
Office of Traffic Safety
State Fire Marshal
State Patrol
Commissioners
Mona Dohman, Commissioner
Cassandra O'Hern, Deputy Commissioner
Bob Hawkins, Assistant Commissioner
Division Directors
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement: Carla Cincotta
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: Drew Evans
Driver and Vehicle Services: Dawn Olson
Emergency Communication Networks: Jackie Mines
Fiscal and Administrative Services: Larry Freund
Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Joe Kelly
Human Resources: Lowell Thompson
MN.IT Services: Paul Meeking
Office of Communications: Bruce Gordon
Office of Justice Programs: Raeone Magnuson
Office of Pipeline Safety: Bruce West
Office of Traffic Safety: Donna Berger
State Fire Marshal: Bruce West
State Patrol: Col. Matthew Langer
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