The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) brings safety, hope and healing to domestic abuse violence victims and survivors. With over $65 million investments from state and federal sources, OJP funds services for those experiencing domestic violence, including legal advocacy and housing. The Crime Victim Reimbursement Program provides reimbursement for medical and mental health services, helping survivors of domestic abuse recover and heal. Earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Commissioner Jacobson visited Cornerstone to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to witness firsthand the tireless work to protect and empower domestic abuse violence victims and survivors. Cornerstone provides a range of services to survivors, including Minnesota Day One, which ensures no call for help goes unanswered. If you are experiencing violence at the hands of a family member or loved one, help is available. Call 866-223-1111 or visit DayOneServices.org. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DVAM2024
About us
DPS Mission Statement The Minnesota Department of Public Safety serves as a backbone for supporting public safety efforts throughout Minnesota. Through the provision of enforcement, service, funding, training and education as well as legislative and policy development we strengthen the overall public safety infrastructure in Minnesota. DPS History The Department of Public Safety was established in 1969, per Minnesota Statute 299A. The first commissioner, Wallace Hoglund, began as commissioner in January 1970. The current commissioner is Bob Jacobson. The State Highway Patrol and Drivers License Bureau, both formerly a part of the Minnesota Highway Department, were transferred to DPS in 1970. DPS Divisions Alcohol & Gambling Enforcement Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Driver & Vehicle Services Emergency Communication Networks Fiscal & Administrative Services Homeland Security & Emergency Management Human Resources MN.IT Services @ DPS Office of Communications Office of Justice Programs Office of Traffic Safety Office of Pipeline Safety State Fire Marshal State Patrol
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- St Paul, Minnesota
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- Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Data Practices, Administration, Driver and Vehicle Services, Logisitics, Government, Public Sector, Communications, Investigations, Project Management, Forensics, Security, Safety, Adaptability, Disaster Recovery Planning, Cultural Awareness, Customer Service, Criminal Intelligence Analytics, Engineers, Balistics, Fire Safety, Pipeline Safety, Traffic Safety, Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Emergency Communication Networks, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Fiscal and Administrative Services, Human Resources, State Patrol, Private Detective Board, Trainers, and Safety Behavior Specialists
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Our new vehicle inspection site in Brooklyn Center offers better access and more capacity. The site has inspected 588 vehicles in the past two weeks! It was a great day to celebrate the site’s opening along with Minnesota Department of Administration Commissioner Gronvall and City of Brooklyn Center Mayor Graves.
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Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson’s dedication to helping all Minnesotans get home safely to our loved ones started on the road with the Minnesota State Patrol more than 30 years ago. Now he’s the chair of a national organization dedicated to keeping all U.S. roads safe. Learn more about what it means for Minnesotans in our DPS blog. https://lnkd.in/gq-e6_vJ
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156. That’s how many fires there were last year where the smoke alarm was present but failed to go off. The most common reason is lack of power. Our State Fire Marshal (SFM) division is marking Fire Prevention Week 2024 — which runs Oct. 6-12 this year — by urging you to make sure your smoke alarms are working, both at home and in the office. https://lnkd.in/gcU6ekSG
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Part of our Homeland Security and Emergency Management division, the Minnesota School Safety Center (SSC) helps schools across the state develop emergency preparedness plans. Whether it’s a fire drill, natural disaster or harmful behaviors, the SSC has experts who help public, charter, private and tribal schools. Watch KSTP’s story on how the SSC helps schools at https://lnkd.in/g8ieFWPy
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Taking your driver’s license exam can be nerve-wracking, but it doesn’t need to be. Our Driver and Vehicle Services division aims to help calm your anxieties by making sure you know what to expect before, during and after your road test. Learn more in our DPS blog. https://lnkd.in/gkUjSUFz
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What’s the first thing you do when you need to know Minnesota’s driver’s license rules, fire regulations or the latest requirements for child passenger safety? If you’re like most Minnesotans, you immediately pull out a smartphone and check online for the answers. That’s why we’re launching a new Department of Public Safety (DPS) website later this fall to make it easier than ever to get the information you need whenever and wherever you need it. Learn more in our DPS blog. https://lnkd.in/gqns6H7C
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When your child leaves for college, there may be a lot of thoughts swirling in your head: Will they go to class, pass their exams, stay safe? As parents, it’s natural to worry, but a conversation now can help put at least one of those worries to bed. Talking to your college-aged kids about fire safety on and off campus is key. Learn how in our DPS blog. https://lnkd.in/grcyazQJ
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Think back to the last time you were in a car. Did you buckle up before you left? If you’re like most Minnesotans, the answer is yes. The percentage of people buckling up reached a near all-time high of 94.7 percent this year when comparing observational data from 2010 through 2024. Learn more about the results of our annual seat belt survey — and our seat belt extra enforcement campaign — in our DPS blog. https://lnkd.in/g6_qFDxz
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Special Agent Heather Holden didn’t plan on a career in law enforcement. But after working in a 911 dispatch center, she decided she needed to do more than help people on the other side of the phone — she needed to help them get the justice they deserved. We’re recognizing her career in honor of National Police Women’s Day today. Learn more in our DPS blog. https://lnkd.in/gz_UrmzR
Ten years catching predators: BCA agent reflects on career in honor of National Police Women's Day
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