Minneapolis Police Department

Founded in 1867, Minneapolis Police Department offers law enforcement and protection services to residents of Minneapolis. It provides a range of public safety services and is organized into three bureaus, including patrol, investigations and professional standards. The department s patrol bureau performs several police services, such as 911 response, crime prevention, traffic control and homeland security. Its investigations bureau performs a range of investigative services, including case management, criteria checks, victim support and evidence preparation. Minneapolis Police Department s professional standards bureau is responsible for the background screening of employees, ongoing training and technical operations of the department. Its professional standards bureau is comprised of background, internal affairs, mediation compliance, recruitment, training, business technology and intellectual property units.