Purpose
The 2010 Minnesota Legislature established the Violent Crime Coordinating Council to provide guidance related to the investigation and prosecution of gang and drug crime. The council provides direction and oversight to the multijurisdictional Violent Crime Enforcement Teams (VCETs) located throughout the state.
The council’s primary duty is to “develop an overall strategy to ameliorate the harm caused to the public by gang and drug crime within the state of Minnesota."
Statutory authority for the Violent Crime Coordinating Council can be found here:
2010 Minnesota Statute 299.642
Meeting Schedules and Minutes
Next Violent Crimes Coordinating Council:
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:00 AM – 2 PM
With VCET Advisory Board Chairs
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Water Patrol Station
5 South Owasso Boulevard, St. Paul
(Note that there is no virtual option for this meeting)
Next VCCC Executive Committee Conference Call:
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online via Microsoft TEAMS
Meeting Minutes
6-9-21 Minutes
12-9-20 Minutes
10-14-20 Minutes
8-12-20 Minutes
6-10-20 Minutes
2-12-20 Minutes
Membership
The Council is composed of 19 voting members, including four citizen members and 15 members representing federal, state and local law enforcement and prosecution agencies.
2021 Membership List and
Committee Structure.
Reports
Grants
Information on VCET grants can be found here.
