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

1600 University Ave
Suite 200
St Paul, MN
55104

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

CONTACT

Greg Cook

(651) 793-1133

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CHAIR

Richard Hodsdon

(651) 491-5900

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Board Staff Support (2)

TITLE

NAME

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

Board Chairs (1)

TITLE

NAME

PHONE

PRIMARY

Chair

Richard Hodsdon

rick_hodsdon@yahoo.com

(651) 491-5900

Yes

DETAILS

Membership

The Board of Private Detective and Protective Agent Services consists of the superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or an assistant superintendent designated by the superintendent, and the following members appointed by the commissioner of public safety: a licensed protective agent, or qualified representative for a licensed protective agent partnership or corporation, a licensed private detective, or qualified representative for a licensed private detective partnership or corporation, and two public members.

The Licensing Committee is a two-member panel that has been delegated authority from the board to review new license applications, renewals, and license officer changes.

The Disciplinary & Complaint Committee is a two-member panel with the board's delegated authority to review disciplinary matters.

COMPENSATION

Per Diem: $55.00
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 Thursday of each month. The Licensing Committee and Complaint Committee are held every month. Board Meetings are held every other month.

Meetings are held at:
1600 University Ave Suite 200 St. Paul, MN 55104

Fiscal Information

Annual Staff Hours: 11960.00

Total Appropriations: $697,000.00

Appropriations Description: Appropriated by legislature

Fiscal Year Expenses: $458,805.39

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
Public Member	Public Member #2	Commissioner of Public Safety	12/11/2025	1	APPLY

Applicants (3)

NAME	POSITION	APPLICATION DATE
Mr. Richard Hodsdon	Public Member	11/28/2025
Daniel Scoggins	Public Member	12/9/2025
Dr. Matthew Stiehm	Public Member	12/5/2025

Pending Appointments (0)

No pending appointments found.

Direct Appointments (1)

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

Filled

01/01/2029

Current Members (4)

POSITION/SEAT

APPOINTING AUTHORITY

MEMBER NAME

STATUS

TERM END

Private Detective (Licensee)

Commissioner of Public Safety

Paul Gherardi

Filled

01/03/2028

Protective Agent (Licensee)

Commissioner of Public Safety

Mike Roberts

Filled

01/01/2029

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

Posted

01/05/2026

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