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About Community Affairs

Connecting with all Minnesotans

Through meaningful partnerships, our community is engaged and our commitment to language accessibility ensures connections with all Minnesotans, and Department of Public Safety (DPS) divisions practice the principles of public engagement.

We have established relationships with many community organizations throughout the State. We strive to serve all Minnesotans, embracing disability, elder, minority, faith-based, LGBTQIA+, immigrant populations, and greater Minnesota. Our connections with historically marginalized communities is one of our greatest assets.

Our values

  • Compassion
  • Curiosity
  • Collaboration
  • Personal growth
  • Community

Definition of community

Community is defined by a group of people who are linked by social, cultural, and political ties, share common perspectives, and may pursue joint actions. Communities are the social and cultural networks that link individuals, organizations, and leaders towards a set of shared goals. While some communities may share a common geography, others may be connected through their networks.