Information for system partners
An extreme risk protection order (ERPO) is one tool communities can use to help prevent violence, suicide and crisis situations before tragedy occurs.
While only certain individuals are authorized to petition for an ERPO, many system partners including schools, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, faith leaders and law enforcement can play a critical role in recognizing warning signs, responding to safety concerns and helping connect people to support.
Whether you are identifying concerning behavior, supporting someone in crisis or coordinating with law enforcement, your actions can help reduce immediate risk and protect lives.
ERPOs are not a substitute for treatment or prevention. They can provide an important temporary safeguard during periods of extreme risk. By understanding the law and working together across systems, we can create safer outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
ERPO training
General training resources
| Training name | Sponsoring organization | Format |
| Implementing Extreme Risk Laws: Tools for the Field | Everytown for Gun Safety Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 1 hour video |
| Minnesota's Extreme Risk Protection Order Law Implementation Guide | Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 27 page guide |
| Safe Storage Model Policy Guide | Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 22 page guide |
| Promising Approaches for Implementing ERPOs, A Guide for Practitioners and Policymakers | Everytown for Gun Safety Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 52 page guide |
| ERPO Research Collection | Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 8 page guide |
| National Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Resource Center | Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | Website |
| Important Considerations for Law Enforcement in States with ERPOs | Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 8 page guide |
| NAMI Minnesota ERPO Fact Sheet | NAMI Minnesota | 2 page guide |
| Law Help Minnesota ERPO Fact Sheet | Law Help Minnesota | 4 page guide |
| Instructions on how to file a petition for ERPO | Minnesota Courts | 15 page guide |
Law enforcement training
| Training name | Sponsoring organization | Format | Other audiences |
| ERPO Law: A presentation by Rana Alexander and Bridget Liverca | Hennepin County Attorney's Office | In person or virtual as requested | Judicial partners Mental health professionals |
| ERPO Law: Law Enforcement Training Academy and Consulting | Ekberg & Lammers | In person or virtual as requested | Judicial partners Mental health professionals |
| ERPO Law: Minnesota Sheriff's Association | Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association | In person or virtual as requested | Judicial partners Mental health professionals Healthcare providers |
| PATROL Online | League of Minnesota Cities | Self-paced course for PATROL users. | |
| nexTEST: CJIS Launchpad | Bureau of Criminal Apprehension | Self-paced course for CJIS users. | Judicial partners |
| What Sheriff's Need to Know about ERPOs | Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | 1 hour video |
Other
| Training name | Sponsoring organization | Format |
| Tips and Traps: Understanding Minnesota's new red flag law | Bench and Bar of Minnesota | Website |
Request for proposals
We are seeking proposals from qualified research institutions to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the implementation and impact of Minnesota’s ERPO law.
The aim is to collect, review and analyze all ERPO petitions in the state since the implementation of the law; identify trends, patterns and areas of improvement through quantitative and qualitative analysis of the ERPO petitions; and provide actionable recommendations for improvement based on the assessment findings.
Requests for proposals (RFPs) are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, May 11. To view the RFP, search for solicitation reference number 4979 on the Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings.
For questions related to ERPO policy and practice, contact ERPO Coordinator Samantha Hoyt.