I want to:Data and public informationGrant informationDriver's license exam stationsBackground check informationFirearms permits information...Tab renewalsContact informationJobs at DPS...DPS social mediaEvent calendarNEW HEIGHTSNew State Patrol helicopter expands our life-saving capabilitiesLearn how it works in our Safety Matters blogUpdatesNews Releases and MoreBCA identifies man and officer involved in Rochester force incidentThe Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has identified the man involved in the use-of-force incident in Rochester on June 29 as Luis Enrique Ovalle, 29, of Rochester. Ovalle was not injured in the incident.July 2, 2025Bureau of Criminal ApprehensionCase updatesThe danger behind our favorite Fourth of July tradition: ‘One little mistake that almost killed me’ Nothing says Fourth of July like red, white and blue fireworks lighting up the night sky. But improper and unsafe use can quickly turn your celebration into tragedy. Hear one Minnesota man’s near-death experience and how you can avoid a situation like his. July 2, 2025State Fire MarshalGive a complimentGrantsNews releasesCrime victims servicesWork at DPSSafety Matters blogOur DivisionsAlcohol and Gambling EnforcementBureau of Criminal ApprehensionDriver and Vehicle ServicesEmergency Communication NetworksHomeland Security and Emergency ManagementOffice of Justice ProgramsOffice of Pipeline SafetyOffice of State Safety OversightOffice of Traffic SafetyState Fire MarshalState PatrolCore services