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Private Detective and Protective Agent Services Board

Also known as:
Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services
Active dates:1974-
Authority:
Minn. Stat. 326.33
1974 Minn. Laws Chap. 310 Sec. 5
Rule(s):
Minn. Rules Chap. 7506
Function:

The Board licenses and regulates private detectives and protective agents.

Advisory to:
Public Safety Department
Membership:

The board consists of five members: 

  • the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or an assistant superintendent designated by the superintendent;
  • a licensed protective agent, or qualified representative for a licensed protective agent corporation, appointed by the commissioner of public safety;
  • a licensed private detective, or qualified representative for a licensed private detective corporation, appointed by the commissioner of public safety; and
  • two public members, appointed by the commissioner of public safety.

Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978.

Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

Internet resource:
Private Detective and Protective Agent Services Board
Minnesota Management & Budget Agency Profile
Reports:
Minnesota Board of Private Detective and Protective Agents Annual Report (2021 - )
Biennial Report of Licensing Board (2002/2004 - )
Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
Documents/Articles:
How a Mercenary Became a Minneapolis Mall Cop: After the George Floyd protests, a former military contractor named Nathan Seabrook brought the war home.. Mother Jones, 11/17/2025.
News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1974-2017.
Record last updated: 05/12/2026
 

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