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

Address

1600 University Ave
Suite 200
St Paul, MN
55104

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 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.
Member Info

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 (0)
No Open Positions
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
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
Filled
01/01/2029
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
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
Filled
01/05/2026
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