Minnesota Department of Public Safety - DPS

Public SafetyMinnesota, United States201-500 Employees

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a state government agency in the public safety sector, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with an employee count in the 201-500 range. It operates through multiple divisions, including Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, the 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, the State Fire Marshal, and the State Patrol. The department's stated purpose is to provide services that promote safety, service, and justice, and it emphasizes collaboration with community partners to serve Minnesotans. Its mission focuses on serving all communities to build a safer Minnesota, and its vision emphasizes leveraging a diverse workforce and partnerships to promote safety, service and justice. DPS was established in 1969; the Highway Patrol and Drivers License Bureau were transferred to DPS in 1970, and the current commissioner is Bob Jacobson. Core support functions include Community Affairs, Fiscal and Administrative Services, Human Resources, Internal Affairs and Affirmative Action, Tribal Relations, and Office of Communications.

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