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BOARD/COMMISSION:  MN Board Of Private Detective And Protective Agent Services

Address

1430 Maryland Avenue East
St Paul, MN
55106

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Public Safety (DPS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 326.32 - 326.339 MN Administrative Rules 7506.0100-7506.2900
Enabled: 07-17-2015
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Greg Cook
(651) 793-1133
CHAIR
Richard Hodsdon
(651) 491-5900
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Executive Director
Greg Cook
greg.cook@state.mn.us
(651) 793-1133
Yes
Board Staff
Matthias Frampton
Matthias.Frampton@state.mn.us
(651) 793-1104
No
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Richard Hodsdon
rick_hodsdon@yahoo.com
(651) 491-5900
Yes
Membership
The board consists of five members including the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or assistant; a licensed protective agent; a licensed private detective; and two public members.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $
  • Other Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary
The board licenses and regulates private detectives and protective agents.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

Licensing of private detectives/investigators and protective agents/security. Certifies training courses and instructors. Responds to complaints. Imposes penalties, suspends or revokes the license of a license holder for violations of statutes and rules. Assists law enforcement with enforcing all laws and rules governing private detectives and protective agents.
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2
Meeting Frequency: Monthly meetings, traditionally the last Tuesday of each month.

Meetings are held at:
1430 Maryland Ave E., St. Paul.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 4160.00
Total Appropriations: $277,000.00
Appropriations Description: Appropriated by legislature
Fiscal Year Expenses: $168,000.00

Expenses Description:

Salary, supplies, licensing, technical subscription, utilities, Board per diem, mileage, travel, training, etc.
Open Positions (1)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Protective Agent (Licensee) Protective Agent (Licensee) Commissioner of Public Safety 11/22/2023 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Jason Fellows Protective Agent (Licensee) 9/9/2024
Mr Eddie Lee Protective Agent (Licensee) 11/5/2024
Michael MacDonald Protective Agent (Licensee) 9/9/2024
Maxwell Meyer Protective Agent (Licensee) 12/11/2024
Mark Rice Protective Agent (Licensee) 11/8/2024
Mike Roberts Protective Agent (Licensee) 11/22/2024
Mr Nathan Seabrook Protective Agent (Licensee) 11/13/2024
Mr. Bill Sires Jr Protective Agent (Licensee) 8/27/2024
Pheng Xiong Protective Agent (Licensee) 9/16/2024
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Direct Appointments
Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Commissioner of Public Safety
Scott Mueller
Past Term End
08/05/2024
Current Members (4)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Private Detective (Licensee)
Private Detective (Licensee)
Commissioner of Public Safety
Paul Gherardi
Filled
01/03/2028
Protective Agent (Licensee)
Protective Agent (Licensee)
Commissioner of Public Safety
Douglas Belton
Posted
01/01/2024
Public Member
Public Member #1
Commissioner of Public Safety
Melinda Elledge
Filled
01/03/2028
Public Member #2
Commissioner of Public Safety
Mr. Richard Hodsdon
Filled
01/05/2026
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