Minnesota Department of Public Safety - DPS Email Format
Public SafetyMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees
We are successful when Minnesotans receive the services they need when and how they need them, and when we engage with our community partners in promoting safety, service and justice. Mission Serving all communities to build a safer Minnesota. Vision Leveraging the expertise of our diverse workforce, the Department of Public Safety improves the lives of Minnesotans by engaging with community and government partners to promote safety, service and justice. Core values Trust | Excellence | Inclusiveness | Accountability | Respect | Engagement 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 and Gambling Enforcement Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Driver and Vehicle Services Emergency Communication Networks Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office of Justice Programs Office of Traffic Safety Office of Pipeline Safety State Fire Marshal State Patrol Core Services Community Affairs Fiscal and Administrative Services Human Resources Internal Affairs and Affirmative Action Tribal Relations Office of Communications