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Staff with our Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement division make sure when you order alcohol, you get exactly what you pay for. They also enforce gambling laws to prevent scammers from stealing your hard-earned money through fraudulent wagers.

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Driver and Vehicle Services has helped nearly every Minnesotan at some point, whether they are registering their vehicle or getting a driver’s license.

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Emergency Communication Networks oversees Minnesota’s 911 program and public alerts and warning systems. They work to make sure that when you need help most, you get it.

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Homeland Security and Emergency Management is dedicated to building a resilient Minnesota by helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.

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The Office of Justice Programs works to help crime victims. They reduce crime, help survivors and improve how the criminal justice system functions through grants and other programs. 

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The Office of Pipeline Safety puts their knowledge to use by inspecting natural gas, propane and hazardous liquid pipelines. They investigate leaks and accidents — and enforce Minnesota’s “Call Before You Dig” laws. 

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The State Fire Marshal supports fire departments in each municipality in Minnesota. They investigate fires, educate the public on fire safety and conduct fire safety inspections.

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The Minnesota State Patrol are on the job 24/7, keeping Minnesota’s roads safe. They work to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, assist motorists during crashes and investigate vehicle crimes.

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When wildfires ignite across northern Minnesota, the response stretches far beyond the frontlines. Inside the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), the work is quieter — but just as critical. 

Take a look behind the scenes of Minnesota's wildfire response

Working behind the scenes of Minnesota’s wildfire response

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BCA has earned accreditation from a law enforcement professional standards organization, CALEA.

BCA achieves CALEA accreditation

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While crews battle wildfires in northern Minnesota, another team is hard at work behind the scenes. The State Emergency Operations Center is where collaboration becomes action, proving that protecting Minnesota takes more than boots on the ground.

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Investigators arrested 20 people during a law enforcement operation this week targeting violent offenders in Bemidji and the surrounding areas.

Twenty arrested during violent crime enforcement action in northern Minnesota

7.23.2026 Burnsville drag racing crash photo

When drivers are going fast, every other bad decision becomes worse. Exceeding the speed limit by even a small amount increases the likelihood of a crash and the likelihood that it will be deadly. It’s why law enforcement works to stop reckless drivers before they hurt someone.

‘Then I got angry…’ Two families ask drivers to follow the law and slow down

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The No-Knock Search Warrant Annual Report summarizes no-knock search warrant activity in Minnesota in 2025.

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