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About the State Patrol

Mission, vision and core values

Mission statement​​​​​

The Minnesota State Patrol's mission is to 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 Minnesota's roadways.​​​​​​

Vision

To eliminate vehicle crashes in Minnesota through highly professional service and the implementation of evolving best practices.​

Core values

We follow these core values while serving the public:

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage
  • Honor 
  • Excellence
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Read General Order 20-10-000 for more details.

Strategic plan​​​

The State Patrol’s strategic plan guides our agency and keeps it focused on key goals. We update it every four years. The current strategic plan was created in 2020. People from all levels and roles within the agency help develop this plan. We also include external feedback from outside experts on how well the agency is doing and where it can improve.