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Transportation
Public Safety
Office of Pipeline Safety Office of Justice Programs Administration and Related Services Emergency Communication Networks
HUTD $20,812 3%
(in thousands)
($ in thousands)
Soft Body Armor DVS Staffing (Title Turnaround) DVS Staffing (Facial Recognition) DVS Phone System State Patrol Fuel
Capitol Security
Communications
Commissioners Office
Human resources Fiscal and Administrative Services
Under M.S. 299A.38, law enforcement agencies may be reimbursed 50% of the cost of body armor 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.
State Patrol
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
State Patrol
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
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.
State Patrol
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
788 full-time, sworn and non-sworn personnel 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
State Patrol
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
In 2012, State Troopers logged 18.6 million patrol miles. Continuing high gas prices are a major hit to the State Patrols budget. Recommendation is for $1M/yr Trunk Highway base increase to purchase fuel.
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
OTS receives an annual appropriation from the Trunk Highway Fund of $435,000 - a required match which allows OTS to secure federal funds, grants, and one-time monies
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
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.
DVS has an annual budget of approximately $55 million. 505 employees working in 95 locations throughout the state. More than $1B in state revenue is generated annually by DVS. DVS is funded by the Special Revenue Fund and the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund.
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
The DVS phone system is antiquated, yet receives very high call volume. Recommendation is to replace the DVS phone system with a more advanced, responsive and customer-friendly one. Phased development and implementation is $150K Special Revenue in FY15 and $650K tails in FY1617 biennium.
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.
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
Mission
Protect lives and property by fostering a fire-safe environment.
Funding
A mix of Fire Safety Account money and
Mission
To maintain the integrity of legalized gambling, detect and vigorously pursue illegal forms of
Alcohol Enforcement
Alcohol beverage license and permits Brand label registration Investigate alcohol-related complaints and investigations of licensed premises Alcohol promotion and advertising Imposition of civil penalties Enforcement of the underage drinking law Retail Alcohol Vendor Enforcement (RAVE) Program
Gambling Enforcement
Licensing of manufacturers and distributors of gambling equipment. Assure compliance with State/Tribal compacts Gambling criminal enforcement and investigation
Funding
FY14-15 budget of $1.58 million/year in General Fund and $653,000/year in Special Revenue direct appropriations.
Special Revenue monies are derived from the Indian Nation Compacts, criminal background fees, and gambling forfeitures
Mission
To help Minnesota prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and human
caused disasters.
Funding
In addition to extensive program activity, HSEM is a pass-through for sizeable federal grant amounts.
General Fund base budget in $1.851 million per year. Funding sources through federal grants mostly from Homeland Security and FEMA - are approximately $20 million. InFY15, HSEM will expend approximately $48 million in assistance to over 300 local governments and other entities.
HSEM Services
Minnesota previously had a School Safety Center that assisted schools with emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Recommendation is $555K General Fund in FY14 and $505K in FY15 and forward to re-establish the Center. The funding is for 5 FTEs and necessary equipment and resources.
Mission
To provide leadership and resources to reduce crime in Minnesota, improve the
Funding
FY14-15 General Fund direct appropriation of $32.96 million per year
In addition to programming, OJP administers grants to non-profits and local units of government totaling $50 million per year.
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
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 enhance public safety.
Funding
FY14-15, approximately $62 million per year from the 911 Emergency Services Account of the Special Revenue Fund.
ECN Services - 911 Collects a monthly fee assessed upon all wired, wireless and packet-based telecommunications services Contracts with telephone companies to provide 911 network
Implementing a statewide standards based shared digital trunked radio communications network for state and local emergency responders
ARMER is Minnesotas statewide 800 MHz interoperable public safety radio communication system. 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 and forward for maintenance of the communication towers.
Mission
To protect Minnesotans and all who visit our state by providing services to prevent and solve crimes in partnership with law enforcement, public safety and other criminal justice agencies.
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
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 Educational Program MN Duty Officers
CrimNet Criminal Justice Data Communication Network Criminal History background checks Criminal Justice Reporting System Maintenance and Administration of Criminal Justice Information Systems Development Services Fingerprint Services Technical Support Training and Auditing
Funding
FY14-15 direct appropriations of $42.21 million per year.
General Fund - $40.27 million Trunk Highway Funds - $1.94 million
Individual pieces of BCA lab equipment can cost up to $250K. Most of the existing equipment is 11 years old and the BCA is able to budget just $125K/yr for repair/replacement. Recommendation is to create a base budget of $125K/yr General Fund and $125K/yr Trunk Highway for repair/replacement of lab equipment.
The BCA operates the premiere forensic lab in Minnesota, heavily relied upon by the criminal justice system. Recommendation is a base increase of $200K/yr General Fund and $200K/yr Trunk Highway to hire 4 FTEs (2 Drug Chemists and 2 Toxicologists). Goal is to reduce lab turnaround time for chemical testing to 30 days.
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