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Minnesota State Patrol

A Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety
 

Mission and Vision

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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.​

Strategic Plan​​​

To ensure the agency remains aligned and focused on achieving our core mission, the State Patrol realigns the strategic plan every four years. The State Patrol's current strategic plan was written in 2020. Members from all of the various roles and ranks of the agency are a part of the strategic plan's development process, ensuring all aspects of the agency are incorporated. External stakeholders are also interviewed as an opportunity for the State Patrol to receive constructive feedback on its progress toward the achieving our mission and strategic plan.​​

State Patrol Core Values

  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Courage
  • Honor   
  • Excellence​​​​​​​
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