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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:

    5 members (superintendent of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or designee, a licensed protective agent, a licensed private detective, 2 public members); appointed by commissioner of public safety; 4-year terms; per diem and expenses; members file with Ethical Practices Board.

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 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:
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1974-2017.
    Record last updated: 03/06/2023
     

    All information on this group from the Library’s collection of agency notebooks has been digitized. These materials are incorporated into the “documents/articles” section of the record. Please contact a librarian with any questions. The Minnesota Agencies database is a work in progress.

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