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MinnesotaDepartment of
Public Safety
Presented by:
Mona Dohman, Commissioner
Mary Ellison, Deputy Commissioner
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Public Safety MissionA Safer Minnesota
Prevent, prepare, respond, recover, educate, andenforce
Focus on saving lives, providing efficient and effectiveservices
Maintain public trust and develop strong partnerships
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Department of Public Safety
Alcohol and GamblingEnforcement
Public SafetyPolicy and Finance Committee
Bureau of CriminalApprehension
Emergency CommunicationNetworks
Homeland Security andEmergency Management
Office of Justice Programs
Office of Pipeline Safety
TransportationPolicy and Finance Committees
Minnesota State Patrol
Driver and Vehicle Services
Office of Traffic Safety
Administration and RelatedServices
Fire Marshal Division
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Total DPS Budget Base FY14-15Transportation and Public Safety Divisions
State Gov. S.R.
$122,969
20%
HUTD
$20,812
3%
Misc. SR
$119,952
20%
General Fund
$169,226
28%
Trunk Hwy.
$175,618
29%
Total all funds = $608,577(in thousands)
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FY14-15 Expenses By CategoryTransportation and Public Safety Divisions
Total
Compensation
$300,173
49%
Operating costs
$132,67122%
Local Assistance
$97,281
16%
Transfers
$74,636
12%
Payments to
Individuals
$3,816
1%
Total all funds = $608,577($ in thousands)
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Governors DPS Budget Recommendations
Soft Body Armor
DVS Staffing (Title Turnaround)
DVS Staffing (Facial Recognition)
DVS Phone System
State Patrol Fuel
Capitol Security
Transportation Policy and Finance Committees
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Administration and
Related ServicesMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Administration and Related Services
Communications
Commissioners Office
Human resources
Fiscal and Administrative Services
Office of Technology and SupportServices
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Change Item Soft Body Armor
Under M.S. 299A.38, law enforcement agenciesmay be reimbursed 50% of the cost of bodyarmor for officers.
Program base is $508K/yr General Fund.
Recommendation is a base increase of $92K/yr
General Fund and a new base appropriation of$100K/yr Trunk Highway for State Patrol vests.
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State PatrolMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Mission
Protect and serve all people in the
state through assistance,
education, and enforcement;
provide support to allied agencies;
and provide for the safe, efficient
movement of traffic on
Minnesotas roadways.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol
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788 full-time, sworn and non-swornpersonnel
Annual operating budget of $83,116,000
For the FY2014-15 biennium:
$158,378,000 from Trunk Highway Fund
$1,570,000 from Highway User Tax
Distribution Fund
$6,284,000 from the General Fund
$16,000,000 (approx.) federal funds
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol
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State Patrol Services
Aviation
Capitol Security
Executive Protection
Canine Program
Crash Reconstruction
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Vehicle Crimes Unit
DWI Enforcement
Fleet Management
Investigative Services
Public Information
Training Academy
Radio Communications
Special Response Team
Federal Programs
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol
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Change Item State Patrol Fuel
In 2012, State Troopers logged 18.6 million patrolmiles.
Continuing high gas prices are a major hit to theState Patrols budget.
Recommendation is for $1M/yr Trunk Highway
base increase to purchase fuel.
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Change Item Capitol Security
A permanent advisory committee was created lastsession to study issues of Capitol-area security(MN Stat. 299E.04).
One of the committees recommendations(released Jan. 15) was increased funding.
Recommendation is base increase of $500K per
year General Fund for Capitol-area security, aswell as elimination of current interagency securityagreements.
This is a placeholder for consideration of the
committees overall recommendations .
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Office ofTraffic Safety
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Traffic Safety
Mission
To prevent traffic deaths and
serious injuries by changing
human behavior in Minnesota
through policy development and
support, stakeholder engagement,
program delivery, leadership, and
research and evaluation.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Traffic Safety
OTS receives an annual appropriation from
the Trunk Highway Fund of $435,000 - a
required match which allows OTS to securefederal funds, grants, and one-time monies
that annually amount to approximately
$20,000,000.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Traffic Safety
OTS Services
Traffic Safety Outreach
Impaired Driving Prevention
Seat Belt Use
Child Passenger Safety
Traffic Records/Data Systems
Safe Road Coalitions
Motorcycle Safety
Teen Drivers
Underage Alcohol Prevention
Distracted Driving
Traffic Safety Research and Analysis
Fatality Analysis Records System
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Driver and Vehicle
ServicesMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Driver and Vehicle Services
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Mission
Committed to providing FAST (fair,
accurate, secure, timely) service
through effective service options,
accurate collection of data, fraud
prevention, efficient collection of
state revenue, and quality
information and technical support
for staff and business partners.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Driver and Vehicle Services
DVS has an annual budget of approximately$55 million.
505 employees working in 95 locationsthroughout the state.
More than $1B in state revenue is generatedannually by DVS.
DVS is funded by the Special Revenue Fund
and the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Driver and Vehicle Services
DVS Services
Title and Registration
Auto Dealer Licensing and Inspection
Prorate
Driver Exams
Driver Compliance
Drivers License Issuing
Public Information Center
Operations Support
E-Business
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Change Item DVS Staffing(Title Turnaround)
Vehicle title issuance currently runs 80-90 daysdue to the complexity and volume of thesetransactions.
DVS undertook a process-improvement exercise tostreamline procedures.
Recommendation is $650K/yr Special Revenue toadd 7 FTEs to perform this work.
Goal is to reduce title issuance to 30 days.
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Change Item DVS Staffing(Facial Recognition)
Facial Recognition is used to scan the database ofMN drivers license and ID photos for fraudulentduplicates.
Findings are instrumental in combating identity-based fraud across the public and private sectors.
Recommendation is for $71K/yr Special Revenueto fund one FTE to coordinate DVSs FacialRecognition efforts, starting in FY2015.
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Change Item DVS Phone System
The DVS phone system is antiquated, yet receivesvery high call volume.
Recommendation is to replace the DVS phonesystem with a more advanced, responsive andcustomer-friendly one.
Phased development and implementation is $150KSpecial Revenue in FY15 and $650K tails in FY16-17 biennium.
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Office of
Pipeline SafetyMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Pipeline Safety
Mission
To protect lives, property, and the
environment through the
implementation of a program of
gas and hazardous liquid pipeline
inspections, enforcement, accident
and incident investigations, and
education.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Pipeline Safety
$3.13M/year total budget in Special Revenue
and federal funds
$1.35M/year is direct appropriation Special
Revenue derived from inspection fees
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Governors DPS Budget Recommendations
Replace States Criminal History System
Replace States Crime Reporting System
Forensic Laboratory Equipment Replacement
Forensic Laboratory Staffing
Maintenance of LiveScan Machines
Expansion of Background Checks
ARMER Maintenance
Minnesota School Safety Center
Public Safety Committees
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State Fire MarshalMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Fire Marshal
Mission
Protect lives and property by
fostering a fire-safe environment.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Fire Marshal
Funding
A mix of Fire Safety Account money and
other Special Revenue Funds.
For FY14-15: $10.159 million/year in Special
Revenue direct appropriations.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal Services
Investigation
Enforcement
Regulation
Emergency Response
Data Collection
Public Education
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Alcohol and Gambling
EnforcementMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Mission
To maintain the integrity of
legalized gambling, detect and
vigorously pursue illegal forms of
gambling, enforce the states
liquor laws, and monitor the
State/Tribal gaming compacts.
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Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Alcohol Enforcement
Alcohol beverage license and permits
Brand label registration
Investigate alcohol-related complaints andinvestigations of licensed premises
Alcohol promotion and advertising
Imposition of civil penalties
Enforcement of the underage drinking law
Retail Alcohol Vendor Enforcement (RAVE)Program
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Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Gambling Enforcement
Licensing of manufacturers and distributorsof gambling equipment.
Assure compliance with State/Tribalcompacts
Gambling criminal enforcement andinvestigation
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Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Funding
FY14-15 budget of $1.58 million/year inGeneral Fund and $653,000/year in SpecialRevenue direct appropriations.
Special Revenue monies are derived from theIndian Nation Compacts, criminal backgroundfees, and gambling forfeitures
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Homeland Securityand Emergency
ManagementMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Homeland Security and EmergencyManagement
Mission
To help Minnesota prevent,
prepare for, respond to and
recover from natural and human
caused disasters.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Homeland Security and EmergencyManagement
Funding
In addition to extensive program activity, HSEMis a pass-through for sizeable federal grantamounts.
General Fund base budget in $1.851 millionper year.
Funding sources through federal grants -mostly from Homeland Security and FEMA - are
approximately $20 million.
InFY15, HSEM will expend approximately $48million in assistance to over 300 localgovernments and other entities.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Homeland Security and EmergencyManagement
HSEM Services
Emergency preparedness, planning &response
Pre-disaster mitigation; post-disaster
recovery
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Community Right to Know Act
Training exercises and simulations
Coordination of statewide and volunteerresources
Federal programs
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Change Item School Safety Center
Minnesota previously had a School Safety Centerthat assisted schools with emergencypreparedness, response, and recovery.
Recommendation is $555K General Fund in FY14and $505K in FY15 and forward to re-establishthe Center.
The funding is for 5 FTEs and necessaryequipment and resources.
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Office of Justice
ProgramsMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Justice Programs
Mission
To provide leadership and
resources to reduce crime in
Minnesota, improve the
functioning of the criminal justice
system, and assist crime victims.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Justice Programs
Funding
FY14-15 General Fund direct appropriation of$32.96 million per year
In addition to programming, OJP administersgrants to non-profits and local units ofgovernment totaling $50 million per year.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Office of Justice Programs
OJP Services
Crime Victim Reparations
Crime Victim Justice Unit
Grants to Local Programs for Assistance to
Crime Victims: General Crime
Abused Children
Battered Women/Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Emergency Grant Program
Training and Communication Statistical Analysis Center
Justice and Community Grants Reduce crime
Delinquency
Drug abuse
Violence
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Emergency
Communication NetworksMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Emergency Communication Networks
Mission
Utilize emerging technologies to
provide the most comprehensive
emergency communication networks
available. By developing
professional partnerships and
collaborating with our customers we
will deliver customer-focused
network solutions that enhancepublic safety.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Emergency Communication Networks
Funding
FY14-15, approximately $62 million per yearfrom the 911 Emergency Services Account ofthe Special Revenue Fund.
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Emergency Communication Networks
ECN Services - 911 Collects a monthly fee assessed upon all
wired, wireless and packet-basedtelecommunications services
Contracts with telephone companies toprovide 911 network
Administers grants to Public SafetyAnswering Points (PSAPs)
Provides technical assistance to PSAPs
Developing migration strategy forNext Generation 911
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Emergency Communication Networks
ECN Services ARMER(Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response)
Implementing a statewide standardsbased shared digital trunked radio
communications network for state andlocal emergency responders
Developing Minnesotas bottom-uplocal and regional governancestructure
Implementing the StatewideInteroperability Program, with thefocus of developing interoperablecommunications for routine,medium and large-scale local events
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Change Item ARMER Maintenance
ARMER is Minnesotas statewide 800 MHzinteroperable public safety radio communicationsystem.
The system backbone (tower network) is 86%complete.
Recommendation is a base increase of $600K/yr
Special Revenue in FY14 and $1M/yr in FY15 andforward for maintenance of the communicationtowers.
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Bureau of Criminal
ApprehensionMinnesota Department of Public Safety
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Mission
To protect Minnesotans and all
who visit our state by providing
services to prevent and solvecrimes in partnership with law
enforcement, public safety and
other criminal justice agencies.
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
BCA Services - Investigative
Special Agents and Analysts
Predatory Offender Registration and
Investigation Program
Financial Crimes Task Force
Cold Case assistance
Internet Crimes Against Children
MN Joint Analysis Center
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
BCA Services - Administrative
Crim. Justice/Law Enforcement Training&Education
AMBER Alert
Missing & Unidentified Persons MN Crime Alert Network
DARE
MN Crime Watch Program
Statewide Internet Safety EducationalProgram
MN Duty Officers
B f C i i l A h i
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
BCA Services - Forensics Forensic Science
Drug Laboratory
Nuclear and Mitochondrial DNA Laboratory
Firearms Laboratory
National Integrated Ballistics Identification Network Midwest Automated Fingerprint Identification
Network
Fingerprint Laboratory
Documents Laboratory
Combined DNA Indexing System
Breath Alcohol Testing Laboratory Toxicology Laboratory
Trace Laboratory
Crime Scene Service
Training
Accreditation
B f C i i l A h i
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
BCA Services - MN Justice Information Services CrimNet
Criminal Justice Data CommunicationNetwork
Criminal History background checks
Criminal Justice Reporting System
Maintenance and Administration of CriminalJustice Information Systems
Development Services
Fingerprint Services Technical Support
Training and Auditing
B f C i i l A h i
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Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Funding
FY14-15 direct appropriations of $42.21 millionper year.
General Fund - $40.27 million
Trunk Highway Funds - $1.94 million
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Change ItemReplace States CrimeReporting System
All states report local crime statistics to the FBIas a condition of receiving federal justice andcrime-fighting grants.
Minnesotas crime reporting system is outdated,hampering its functionality.
Phased implementation is $1M/yr SpecialRevenue and $360K/yr General Fund for FY14-15; $1.7M General Fund in FY16-17.
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Change ItemReplace States CriminalHistory System
Current system is 20 years old; obsoletetechnology makes it difficult/expensive tointegrate with newer systems.
System is vital to law enforcement,courts/corrections/probation, state licensurebackground checks, etc.
Phased development is $4M/yr Special Revenueand $80K/yr General Fund in FY14-15; $2.8MGeneral Fund in FY16-17.
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Change Item Forensic Lab Equipment
Individual pieces of BCA lab equipment can costup to $250K.
Most of the existing equipment is 11 years oldand the BCA is able to budget just $125K/yr forrepair/replacement.
Recommendation is to create a base budget of$125K/yr General Fund and $125K/yr TrunkHighway for repair/replacement of labequipment.
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Change Item Forensic Lab Staffing
The BCA operates the premiere forensic lab inMinnesota, heavily relied upon by the criminal
justice system.
Recommendation is a base increase of $200K/yrGeneral Fund and $200K/yr Trunk Highway tohire 4 FTEs (2 Drug Chemists and 2
Toxicologists).
Goal is to reduce lab turnaround time forchemical testing to 30 days.
Ch It M i t f Li S
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Change Item Maintenance of LiveScanMachines
The BCA submits fingerprints of anyone arrestedin Minnesota to the FBI.
Local law enforcement transmits thesefingerprints to the BCA using LiveScan machinesthat the state purchased.
Recommendation is creation of base funding forLiveScan maintenance: $310K General Fund inFY14; $389K/yr in FY15 and forward.
Ch It E i f B k d
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Change Item Expansion of BackgroundChecks
BCA conducts various statutory criminalbackground checks.
Recommendation, as a federal best practice, isto make state employees who conductbackground checks be, themselves, subject tothese checks since they handle private data.
BCA would be authorized to charge its standardbackground check fee of $21.50.
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