PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT: COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE:

An Inventory of Its Subject Files at the Minnesota Historical Society

Government Records

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Creator:Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Commissioner's Office.
Title:Subject Files.
Dates:1967-2007.
Language:Materials in English.
Abstract:Subject files from the office of the commissioner consisting predominantly of interoffice memoranda and correspondence with public safety department divisions. Files also contain correspondence with private interest groups, such as the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, the Minnesota Public Safety Council, and the Minnesota Motor Transport Association as well as the general public.
Quantity:29.5 cubic feet (29 boxes and 3 partial boxes).
Location: See Detailed Description for shelf locations.

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There are files on legislation pertaining to public safety divisions and issues, legislative audits, and correspondence with the governor and gubernatorial commissions such as the Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention and Control.

The subject files encompass a wide variety of topics such as: accident statistics, affirmative action, capitol security, civil defense, license plates, motor vehicle inspection, driver licensing, motorcycle helmet use laws, police and peace officer training, employee and personnel issues, seat belt use, school bus safety, criminal justice, crime control, railroad crossings, traffic and parking ramp safety, 1985-1986 Hormel strike, electric powerline controversy, and permit to carry.

Divisions with a substantial quantity of materials are: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Driver License Division, Driver and Vehicle Services Division, Emergency Services Division, Fire Marshal Division, Highway Patrol Division, Liquor Control Division, Motor Vehicle Division, Personnel Department, Personnel Office, State Patrol Division, Transportation Department, and the Traffic Safety Office.


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Expand/CollapseARRANGEMENT

The collection is organized in the following alphabetical sections:

1967-1994
1992-1996 (bulk 1994-1996)
1977-2007


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Expand/CollapseADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Availability:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and/or series here]. Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Commissioner's Office. Subject Files. Minnesota Historical Society.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number(s): 13,429 (mspt); 981-41; 982-167; 983-86; 983-108; 984-129; 987-1; 989-175; 991-21; 992-21; 992-181; 997-59; 998-64; 999-112; 2001-32; 2003-48; 2008-4; 2008-46; 2009-58; 2010-42; 2014-23

Processing Information:

Catalog ID number: 001703512


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DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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117.I.11.5BAccident Prevention and Injury Control Task Force, 1970.
Accident statistics, 1978-1979.
Achievement awards, 1971-1978.
Action for Children Commission, 1991.
Administration Department: Memos to and from, 1970-1994. 5 folders.
Administration Department: Notices, 1970-1972.
Administration Services Director [Bendel, R. E.], 1971-1972.
Administrative Division:
Audit Reports, 1971-1972.
Highway Department memos, 1970-1971.
Memos, 1970-1972.
Administrative procedures Act, 1978-1979.
Affirmative Action:
Memos and correspondence, 1973-1984, 1987, 1991-1994. 3 folders.
Annual reports, 1976-1977, 1991. 3 folders.
Committee minutes, 1980-1981.
Alcohol:
Alcohol Assessment Report, 1970-1971.
Commission on Alcohol and Traffic Safety, 1970-1972. 3 folders.
Hennepin County Alcohol Safety Action Program, 1973-1975. 2 folders.
Pre-arrest testing devices, 1971, 1973.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators:
Ad Hoc Committee on International Registration Plan, 1973-1974.
Agreement, 1971.
All Terrain Vehicle [ATV] Workshop, 1972.
Location
117.I.11.6FCorrespondence and bulletins, 1970-1993. 10 folders.
Analysts International Corp. position paper, 1970.
Anoka-Champlin Bridge, 1989-1991.
Arden Hills Training Center, 1970-1975.
Assistant Commissioner:
Erchul, James, 1975.
Jensen, John R., 1976-1977.
Parsch, Kenneth A., 1979.
Pederson, James L., 1976-1982.
Rajacich, Mike, 1977-1978.
Williams, Mary M., 1977.
Assistant to the Commissioner:
Herman, Edwin A., 1980-1983.
Paulus, Wesley W., 1980-1983.
Atomic Energy Commission, 1972-1973.
Attorney General’s Office: Correspondence, 1970-1972, 1974. 2 folders.
Blood drive, 1991-1992.
Budget: Commissioner’s Office, 1984-1993. 3 folders.
Budgets:
Annual budget and payroll, 1970-1971.
Annual budgets, 1972-1973, 1980-1981. 3 folders.
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117.I.11.7BAnnual budgets, 1982-1983, 1989. 2 folders.
Biennial budgets, 1979-1989. 4 folders.
Budget hearings, 1979-1981. 2 folders.
Budgetary, payroll, procurement, and personnel function, 1972.
Buildings, grounds, and parking, 1970-1974.
Bumpers: Standards and legislation, 1973.
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension:
Attorneys, undated.
A Chronology of the St. Paul Liquor Probe with Exhibits and Analysis, October 10, 1979. 2 folders.
Criminal Justice Information Systems Requirements Report, December 13, 1975.
Correspondence, 1970-1990. 14 folders.
Detective licenses, 1970-1972.
Legislation, 1970-1971.
Minnesota Police Operations Support System [POSSE], 1980.
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117.I.11.8FNational Crime Information Center [NCIC], 1972.
Police Training Section, 1971, 1974-1975.
Statistics, 1970-1972.
Cabinet meetings, 1974.
Capitol Security:
Activity reports, 1970-1972.
Bomb information, 1970-1972.
Capitol Security Committee, 1973-1975.
Governor’s Mansion, 1972-1975.
Internal Management Study, 1980.
Memos, 1980-1993. 7 folders.
Carver County Waste Management Site, 1983.
Central Stores Project LEAP Recommendations, 1973.
Celebrate Minnesota: Planning and program, 1988, 1990, 1991.
Charitable Gambling Board, 1985, 1990.
Child Find, Inc., 1983.
Child Sexual Abuse Team, 1984-1986, 1988.
Children’s Trust Fund, 1987, 1989-1991.
Christmas, 1991-1992.
Civil Defense:
Disaster plans, 1972-1973.
Emergency Operating Center, 1970-1971.
Flood bulletins, 1970-1972.
Gas storage, 1970.
Memos, 1970-1980. 4 folders.
Natural Disasters and Presidential Declarations, 1970-1971.
Radiological accidents, 1970.
Civil Service Department, 1969-1971.
College meetings: Enforcement coordination, 1969.
Combined Charities Fund Drive, 1991-1994.
Commercial Driver License Program, 1987-1992.
Commission on Minnesota’s Future, 1973-1974.
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117.I.11.9BCommission on Reform and Efficiency [CORE], 1991-1992. 2 folders.
Commissioner: Miscellaneous, 1991-1993. 3 folders.
Complimentary/congratulatory letters, 1990-1991, 1993. 2 folders.
Concentrated Employment Training Act [CETA] and Emergency Employment Agency [EEA], 1975.
Confirmation of Commissioner Appointment [Church, Ralph E.], 1991.
Contracts, 1976-1978.
Correction Department, 1981-1986.
Council of Managers, 1993.
Crime Control Planning Board, 1977-1980. 7 folders.
Crime Victim and Witness Advisory Council, 1986-1994. 3 folders.
Crime Victims Ombudsman, 1989-1992.
Crime Victims Reparation Board, 1975-1985, 1990-1991.
Crime Victims Reparation Council, 1987.
Crime Victims Task Force, 1983-1985.
Crime Watch, 1980.
Criminal Apprehension Bureau, 1991-1993. 2 folders.
Criminal Apprehension Division [BCA], 1987-1988.
Criminal Justice Information Systems Advisory Council, 1980-1984.
Criminal Justice Policy Task Force, 1986-1991. 2 folders.
Criminal Justice Study, 1984-1985.
Data processing, 1970-1971.
Department Head Conference, 1973-1974.
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117.I.11.10FDepartmental Objectives, 1975-1977, 1980. 2 folders.
Departmental Work Plan, 1982-1983.
Deputy Registrar correspondence, 1953-1971.
Discovery Project (Kaset, Inc.), 1987-1988.
Dispatching Skills Task Force, 1990-1991.
Division Heads: Meeting and memos, 1974-1975.
Driver education, 1970-1974.
Driver Improvement Clinic, 1974.
Driver License Division:
Correspondence, 1970-1976. 8 folders.
Duluth Exam Station, 1972-1975.
Maiden name, 1974.
Motorcycle Section, 1970-1972.
[Organ] Transplant Record, 1970.
Driver and Vehicle Services Division:
Correspondence, 1977, 1980-1993. 6 folders.
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117.I.12.1BCorrespondence, 1977, 1980-1993. 11 folders.
License plates, 1976-1977, 1985.
Prorate and reciprocity, 1975-1977, 1980.
Driving While Intoxicated [DWI], 1983-1984.
Driving While Intoxicated [DWI]/Impaired Driving Discussion Network, 1991.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education [DARE] Advisory Board, 1989-1993.
Drug Policy Office, 1991-1992. 2 folders.
Drug Policy/Violence Prevention Office, 1993-1994.
Drug Reduction Program, 1992.
Electronic Monitoring Standards to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims, 1992.
Emergency and Fire Prevention Plans: Nursing homes, 1971-1972.
Emergency food and shelter (Wisconsin/Minnesota), 1983-1984.
Emergency Management Division, 1988-1993. 4 folders.
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117.I.12.2FEmergency Preparedness Council, 1991.
Emergency procedures Task Force, 1983.
Emergency [Radio] Frequency Advisory Committee, 1975-1980.
Emergency Response Commission, 1989-1992. 3 folders.
Emergency Services Division:
Activity reports, 1973-1974.
Audit recommendations, 1975.
Correspondence, 1976-1977, 1980-1988. 16 folders.
Duty Officer, 1974-1975.
FY1985 Program Emphasis and Work Plan, July 1984.
Fuel shortage, 1973-1974.
Nuclear accident plans, 1979.
Nuclear disaster, 1979-1980.
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117.I.12.3BNuclear power plant response plans, 1984-1985.
Nuclear test, 1975.
Report to the Legislative Advisory Commission on Hazardous Materials Incidents and Responses, August 1985.
Emergency shutdown, 1975-1980.
Emergency vehicles, 1978-1985.
Employee Relations, 1983, 1986, 1988-1993. 2 folders.
Employee safety, 1990-1993.
Employee safety issue, 1973-1990. 3 folders.
Employee Safety Committee: Minutes and reports, 1973-1984. 2 folders.
Employee Suggestion System, 1975-1984.
Energy emergency, 1973-1979.
Executive Council, 1970-1974.
Executive Order No. 85-9: Assigning Emergency Responsibilities to State Agencies, March 19, 1985.
Family Violence: Automated Information Task Force, 1991.
Farm Fest USA, September 11-17, 1972.
Federal Highway Administration, 1976-1984.
Fee structure, 1975.
Finance Department, 1976-1991. 4 folders.
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102.D.5.6FFinance Office, 1977-1991. 4 folders.
Finance Section, 1975.
Fire Incident Reporting System, 1976-1979.
Fire Marshal Division:
Activity reports, 1973-1976.
Annual reports, 1976, 1977. 2 folders.
Correspondence, 1970-1986, 1988-1989, 1991-1993. 13 folders.
Fire marshal application, 1972.
Fire Safety in Day-Care: A Report to the Minnesota Child Care Task Force, 1986.
Medicaid, 1972-1974.
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102.D.5.7BMerger with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, 1973-1974.
Office space, 1973.
Fiscal and Administrative Services Office, 1992-1993.
Fiscal Unit, 1970-1974.
Forms [Memos about], 1977-1978.
Frequency Project, 1971-1974. 2 folders.
Frost (Commissioner Tom) biographical information, 1991.
Fuzzbusters (radar detectors), 1976-1977.
Governor’s Advisory Council, 1975.
Governor’s Awards, 1987-1989.
Governor’s Commission on Crime Prevention and Control:
Comprehensive Criminal Justice Plan, April 1, 1970. 2 folders.
Correspondence and bulletins, 1970-1975. 3 folders.
Grants, 1970-1972.
Governor’s Commission on Handicapped Persons, 1973.
Governor’s Community Development Statement, February 1980.
Governor’s Department Head Seminar, 1970, 1971.
Governor’s Drug Policy Review Group, 1991.
Governor’s Highway Safety Representative, 1970-1975. 2 folders.
Governor’s Manual for Emergencies, 1981.
Governor’s Office: Correspondence, 1972-1990. 5 folders.
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102.D.5.8FGovernor’s Office: Correspondence, 1972-1992. 17 folders.
Governor’s Railroad Crossing Safety Committee, 1973-1976.
Governor’s Task Force on Child Safety, 1987.
Governor’s Task Force on Waste and Mismanagement in State Government, 1977.
Governor’s Traffic Safety Conference, 1981, 1985.
Grievances, 1977-1978.
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102.D.5.9BHazard Awareness in Minnesota, [circa 1976].
Hazardous materials, 1974-1993. 2 folders.
Health Department, 1970-1992.
Hearings, 1974-1975.
Hennepin County Alcohol Safety Action Project [ASAP], 1978-1980.
Highway Patrol Division:
Activity reports, 1974-1975.
Chapter 580 Services, 1970-1971.
Communications, 1970-1971, 1975. 6 folders.
Correspondence, 1970-1976. 8 folders.
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102.D.5.10FCorrespondence, 1970-1976. 5 folders.
Officers Performance Policy, 1971.
Pay negotiations, 1972-1974.
Rock festivals, 1971.
Statistics, 1970-1972.
Weekly reports, 1970-1971.
Highway Safety Program Newsletter, 1970-1972.
Highway Safety Programs, 1970-1972. 4 folders.
Highway safety and research, 1973-1974.
Hiwayan Club, Inc., 1980.
Holiday campaigns, 1969-1970.
Hot Pursuit Committee, 1971-1972.
Human Rights Department, 1991-1993.
Human Services Subcabinet, 1984.
Identification Card System, 1970-1971.
Improving Public Access to State Services in Minnesota, Department of Administration, January 17, 1978.
Indian Affairs, 1991-1992.
Information Policy Council, 1991.
Information Systems Division, 1972-1990. 2 folders.
Information Systems Management Office, 1977-1988, 1990-1993. 2 folders.
Interdepartmental Transportation Task Force, 1973.
Internal Audit Section Charter, 1989.
Internal Review Committee, 1975.
International Association of Chiefs of Police, 1970-1993. 4 folders.
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131.I.11.6FInterstate 35W, 1970.
Justice System Improvement Study, 1985.
Labor negotiations, 1972.
Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, 1982.
Law Enforcement Legislative Buy-Fund Biennium Report, 1980-1981.
Leech Lake Indian Reservation, 1972.
Legislation by year, 1970-1989, 1991-1992. 15 folders.
Legislation by division: 1974-1993. 2 folders.
Driver License Division, 1970-1973.
Fire Marshal Division, 1970-1971.
Highway Patrol Division, 1971.
Highway Safety, 1970-1972.
Liquor Control, 1977-1979.
Motor Vehicle Division, 1970.
Legislative Advisory Committee, 1969-1989, 1992-1993.
Legislative Audit, 1980-1993.
Legislative Audit Commission, 1977-1992.
Legislative Auditor, 1980-1993.
Legislative Building Commission, 1970.
Legislative Commission on Organized Crime, 1975.
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131.I.11.7BLegislative Commission to Review Administrative Rules, 1981-1983.
Legislative hearings, 1970.
Legislative information meetings, 1989, 1991.
Legislative matters, 1982-1987. 2 folders.
Legislative procedures, 1976-1980.
Legislative Reference Library, 1989.
Legislative reports, 1988, 1991-1993.
Legislative Rules Commission, 1990.
Legislative Session, 1990-1993. 4 folders.
Legislative summary, 1991.
LETS Committee, 1970.
License plate manufacturing, 1971-1975.
License Plate Study, 1972.
License Plate Task Force, 1973.
License plates, 1973-1974.
Lieutenant Governor’s Office, 1983-1985.
Lights On For Safety, 1970.
Liquor Control:
Correspondence, 1975-1985, 1993. 8 folders.
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131.I.11.8FHearings, 1977. 2 folders.
Johnson Brothers, 1981-1982.
Management Advisory Council, 1991.
Management Bulletin, Volume 1, Nos. 1-3, 8-9, 1976-1977.
Management By Objective Plan, 1974. 2 folders.
Management Development Task Force, 1986.
Management Information Committee, 1984-1987. 2 folders.
Management Information Systems Office, 1976-1977. 2 folders.
Management Study, 1975-1978.
Manager’s Conference, 1986.
Manager’s Retreat, 1991.
Mediation Services, 1971.
Memberships, 1976-1977.
Memos and miscellaneous:
Department, 1992-1994.
Division Heads, 1970-1986. 2 folders.
Division/Staff Office Directors, 1988, 1991-1992.
Employees, 1992.
Miscellaneous, 1970-1990. 2 folders.
Commissioner’s miscellaneous, 1976-1989. 3 folders.
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131.I.11.9BCorrespondence, 1970-1987. 11 folders.
Merit Award Board, 1970-1975.
Midwestern Governors Conference, July 1974.
Migrant workers, 1974.
Military Affairs, 1970, 1988-1989.
Minnesota Aesthetic Environment Program, 1978.
Minnesota Auto Dealers Association, 1987, 1989, 1991.
Minnesota Automated Fingerprint Identification Network, 1992.
Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, 1978-1979, 1989-1993.
Minnesota Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association, 1991.
Minnesota Highway Users Federation, 1982-1983.
Minnesota Justice Information System Advisory Council, 1976-1977, 1979.
Minnesota Milestones, 1991.
Minnesota Motor Transport Association, 1978-1983.
Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Act [OSHA], 1973.
Minnesota Planning, 1991-1993.
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers’ Association, 1979-1980, 1989-1992.
Minnesota Safety Council, 1970-1989, 1991. 6 folders.
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131.I.11.10FMinnesota State Emergency Frequency [MINSEF] Channel, 1983-1987.
Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association, 1986.
Minnesota State Planning Agency, 1977-1980.
Minnesota State Sheriffs Association, 1974, 1984.
Minnesota State Patrol Troopers’ Association, 1991-1992.
Minnesota Trucking Association, 1991-1992.
Miscellaneous, 1988-1994.
Missing and exploited children, 1988.
Motor Vehicle Division:
Ad Valorem Tax, 1971-1973.
Correspondence, 1972-1976. 7 folders.
Director Howe, W. E., 1970-1971. 2 folders.
Iverson memos, 1972.
Management Study, 1974.
Motor vehicle inspection, 1970-1974.
Pollution Control, 1973-1974.
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians Motor Vehicle Registration Exemption, 1974.
Motor Vehicle Reciprocity Commission [Prorate, Permits, and Reciprocity], 1972-1975.
Motorcycle helmets, 1976-1980.
Motorcycle information, 1974-1975.
Motorcycle Safety Advisory Committee, 1981-1993.
Narcotics Enforcement Coordinating Committee [NECC], 1989-1993.
National Association of Women Highway Safety Leaders, 1973-1974.
National Auto Theft Bureau, 1991.
National Disaster Medical System, 1989.
National Governors’ Highway Representative, 1976-1980, 1986.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1970-1993. 2 folders.
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131.I.12.1BNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1970-1993. 9 folders.
National Legislative Conference, 1970-1971.
National Safety Council, 1970-1974.
National Transportation Safety Board, 1977-1979.
Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, 1991.
News releases, 1978-1993. 6 folders.
Newspaper clippings, [1970-1985].
No-fault insurance, 1974-1975.
Noise Pollution Study, 1978-1980.
Norman Oslund case, 1991.
[Office] space needs, 1970-1975.
Operation Rescue, 1993.
Parking space, 1971-1972.
Patrol/Emergency Services Radio Operators, 1985.
Peace Officer Training Board, 1970-1991.
Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, 1992-1993.
Pedestrian safety, 1971-1974.
Pension Seminar, May 7, 1993.
Personnel—Complement report, 1991.
Location
127.L.14.3BPersonnel Department:
Adopted Rules Regarding Employee Training, Reallocation, Pay, Reemployment, and Probationary Period, 1977.
Applications and promotions, 1970-1971, 1976.
Appointments (positions filled), 1976-1977.
Correspondence, 1970-1980. 7 folders.
Employee Assistance Program, 1977-1978.
Employee Reassignment Board, 1978-1979.
Job descriptions (class specs), undated.
Labor Relations Report, July 1977.
Merit system, 1977-1979.
Merit System Salary Survey, 1975, 1977, 1978.
Outstate personnel, 1976-1978.
Policy Manual, [circa 1970].
Position control, 1976-1978.
Rules and regulations booklets, 1974, 1975.
Rules of the State of Minnesota Department of Personnel, [circa 1973].
Statistics, [circa 1970].
A Study of the Personnel and Training Activities Minnesota Department of Public Safety Conducted During the Period October 16-November 15, 1974.
Training, 1970-1980. 2 folders.
Personnel Office:
Appointments (positions filled), 1980-1981.
Correspondence, 1980-1994. 6 folders.
Employee Performance Appraisal: A Handbook for Supervisors, 1980.
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127.L.14.4FTraining, 1989-1991.
Pipeline safety, 1978-1979, 1988-1993. 3 folders.
Planning and Analysis Office, 1980-1985.
Planning Director: Weber, Bernard W., 1971-1972.
Police Training Academy, 1971-1972.
Policies on drugs, 1989-1990.
Ports of Entry Study, 1983.
Position requests, 1991-1993.
Privacy of records, 1976-1980.
Private Detective Board, 1985-1989, 1992.
Professional Rescue Instructors of Minnesota [PRIM], 1968-1973.
Public education and media relations, 1990-1994.
Public Information Office, 1977-1989. 2 folders.
Public relations, 1969-1971.
Public Safety Pulse Newsletter, 1986-1991. 2 folders.
Public Welfare Department, 1978-1979.
R. L. Polk & Co. Publishers, 1967-1990.
Railroad police, 1977.
Records Management Program, 1970-1974.
Recycling, 1989, 1991.
Red Lake Indian Reservation, 1979-1980.
Red tape responses, 1991.
Regional Development in Minnesota, August 1977.
Regional Service Centers, 1975-1980.
Reorganization of the Department of Public Safety, 1977-1978.
Retirement planning, 1991.
Right turn on red, 1972.
Risk management, 1987-1989.
Rules and Regulations [Reviews], 1976-1980, 1983. 2 folders.
Safety information, 1970-1975.
Safety statistics, 1970-1972.
Saved By the Belt, 1970-1972.
School Bus Safety Committee, 1972-1981.
School Safety Patrol, 1970.
Security incident reports, 1978.
Seat belt convincer, 1973-1975.
Small Business Task Force, 1978-1979.
Smoking Task Force, 1986.
Snowmobile and watercraft registration, 1973.
Special Olympics, 1991.
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127.L.14.5BStaff Meetings:
General, 1970-1990. 4 folders.
Division directors, 1987-1989, 1991.
Division/staff office directors, 1992-1994.
State cars, 1975.
State Employees Union, 1969-1972.
State Fair, 1980-1987.
State Information Systems Advisory Council, 1975.
State Patrol Division:
Activity reports, 1978-1979.
Air travel reports, 1978-1979.
Aircraft, 1973, 1976-1978.
Correspondence, 1976-1981. 9 folders.
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104.C.10.5BCorrespondence, 1982-1994. 16 folders.
General orders, 1978-1979.
Helicopter repair, 1978.
Managing the State Patrol: Who’s In Charge?, November 1988.
Memos to troopers, 1978-1979.
Retirement fund, 1976-1977.
Study, 1992.
State Patrol Troopers Association, 1984.
State Planning Agency, 1970-1972, 1988-1992.
State and Provincial Safety Officials, 1974.
State Railroad Crossing Protection Committee, 1969-1972.
State Register, 1991-1992.
State Teletypewriter Communications Advisory Committee, 1975-1976.
State Trail Council, 1975.
Statistical Analysis Center [SAC], 1975-1977.
Statutes and Session Laws, 1970-1971.
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126.I.17.4FStickers, 1971-1973.
Strategic planning, 1991-1992.
Studded tires, 1971-1972.
Supplies and shipping, 1970-1974, 1978.
Task Force on Public Safety (Republican Party), 1970.
Taste of Minnesota, 1991.
Telephone numbers (interdepartmental), 1974-1975.
Telecommunications, 1991.
Telecommunications system, 1973.
Title Law, 1970-1972.
Tort claims, 1976-1981.
Traffic Records Integrated Project, 1978-1980, 1983, 1985.
Traffic Records and Safety Committee, 1985.
Traffic Safety Office: Correspondence, 1973-1993. 16 folders.
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126.I.17.5BTraffic Safety, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 1991.
Training, 1991-1992.
Transportation Department:
Correspondence, 1976-1993. 5 folders.
Mn/DOT/Plan Status Report on RAIL, January 1978.
Mn/DOT Resources, Summer 1986.
State Transportation Plan, 1978.
Study, 1972.
Transportation Management Task Force, 1972-1974. 2 folders.
Travel, Fiscal Year 1977-1993. 5 folders.
Travel and vacation, 1970-1972.
Truck safety, 1991-1993.
Truck Safety Regulation, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, 1991-1992.
Truck shutdown, 1979-1983.
Trunk Highway No. 60, 1970.
Trunk Highway No. 97, 1970.
United Fund Campaign, 1970-1972.
United States Department of Transportation Cooperative Agreement, 1970.
United Way, 1977-1990.
User Advisory Council, 1978-1979.
Variable work schedules (flex-time), 1977-1978.
Vehicle inspections, 1991.
Vehicle safety, 1970-1975. 3 folders.
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126.I.17.6FVehicles: State-owned, 1976-1979, 1989, 1991. 2 folders.
Warehouse, 1975.
Waste Management Board, 1980.
Wheelage tax, 1971-1975.
Wilkes, Gilbert J., lawsuit, 1970-1972.
Word processing, 1975, 1981, 1986.
Work plan, 1981-1983. 3 folders.
Young America Medals for Bravery and Service, 1976-1980.

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Expand/Collapse 1992-1996 (BULK 1994-1996)

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126.I.17.6FAdministration Department, 1994.
Affirmative action, 1994.
Biennial budget, 1993-1995.
Budget, Commissioner’s Office, 1995.
Capitol Security, 1994.
Children’s Sub-Cabinet, 1994.
Children, Families, and Learning Department, 1995.
Complimentary/congratulatory letters, 1994.
Commissioner’s miscellaneous, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Council of Managers, 1994.
Crime Victims Ombudsman, 1994.
Crime Victims Services, 1995.
Crime Victims and Witness Advisory Council, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Criminal Apprehension Division [BCA], 1994.
Driver and Vehicle Services Division, 1994.
Driver training, 1995.
D.A.R.E. effort, 1995.
Drug Policy/ Violence Prevention Office, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Drug Task Force, 1995.
Emergency Management Division, 1994.
Employee Relations [DOER], 1994.
Family violence and automated information, 1992.
Finance Department: State of Minnesota, 1994.
Fire Marshal Division, 1994.
Fiscal and Administrative Services Office, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Governor’s news releases, 1994.
Governor’s Office, 1994.
Head Start Transportation Study, 1992.
Health Department, 1994.
Human Rights Department, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Indian Affairs, 1993.
Information Systems Management Office, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
International Association of Chiefs of Police [IAC], 1994-1995. 2 folders.
International Police Association, 1994.
International Association of Women Police [IAWP], 1994.
Law enforcement agencies, 1994.
Legislation, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Legislative Advisory Commission, 1994.
Liquor Control Division, 1994.
Memos to employees, 1994.
Memos to division staff/directors, 1994.
Metropolitan Council, 1995.
Location
114.A.19.3BMinnesota Office of Volunteer Services, 1992.
Minnesota Planning, 1994.
Narcotics Enforcement Coordinating Committee [NECC], 1995.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], 1994-1995. 2 folders.
New release [DPS], 1994.
Office Of Legislative Auditor, 1994.
Performance reports, 1995.
Personnel Office, 1994.
Pipeline Safety Office, 1994-1996. 2 folders.
Private Detectives and Protective Agents Services Board, 1995-1996.
Public Education and Media Relations Office, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
PULSE, 1994-1995. 2 folders.
Quality management, 1992.
Staff meetings: Division/staff office, 1994.
Telecommunications, 1995.
Traffic Safety Office, 1994.
Training, 1993.
Transportation Department, 1994.
[The U-Z files appear to have been destroyed prior to transfer to the State Archives.]

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Expand/Collapse1977-2007

Location
107.E.2.8FAir Quality Executive Order 040-8, 2004.
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114.A.19.3BAppointment and delegations orders, 1970-1999.
Orders appointing and delegating the State Fire Marshal, State Patrol Chief, Director of Emergency Services, Director of Driver and Vehicle Services, deputy and assistant commissioners, and other division heads. A register of orders issued, arranged in chronological order, is included.
Auto Theft Prevention Board, 1998.
Includes 1998 Annual Report to Governor and Legislature.
Boise Cascade, 1989.
Clippings and correspondence.
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107.F.4.10FBudget, 1999-2000. 2 folders.
Department results, 2002-2007. 7 folders.
Reports, updates, guides and related records concerning a multi-year project of the department to identify priority goals and related performance measures.
Driver and vehicle services, 1999-2000.
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114.A.19.3BHormel, 1985-1986.
Clippings and correspondence.
Hormel - P-9 labor dispute news clippings, 1986.
Independent truckers strike clippings, 1979.
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107.E.2.8FLegislative Intent to Abolish the Department of Public Safety, 1992-1995.
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114.A.19.3BMinnesota State Emergency Frequency [MINSEF] Channel, 1990, 1992-1996, 2001. 3 folders.
Includes MINSEF Advisory Board meeting minutes, correspondence, and related records.
News releases, 1995.
Location
107.E.2.8FObsolete Rules, 1999.
Location
114.A.19.3BParking ramp [safety] - Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission, 1988-1989.
Includes Blue Ribbon Commission on Parking Ramp Safety Final Report, July 29, 1988.
Permit to carry, 1994, 1996-1998.
Discusses changes in legislation concerning the permit to carry issue.
Location
107.E.4.10FPower-line:
Protests, 1978-1981. 2 folders.
Clippings, 1977-1981. 2 folders.
Dispute, 1978.
From Canada to Twin Cities area, 1978.
Delano demonstration, 1978.
Red Lake Indians clippings, 1979-1981.
Refinery strike clippings, 1980.
Scott County child abuse cases clippings, 1984-1985.
Location
115.B.20.7BSexual harassment issues, 1991-1993. 1 expansion folder.
Location
107.E.2.8FState Annual Size and Weight Enforcement Plan, Fiscal Year 2002, 2003, 2004.
State of the Department, 1999.
Includes mission statement, goals and objectives.
Transition of New Department of Public Safety Commissioner, 1999.
Location
107.E.4.10FTwentieth Anniversary Celebration of the Department of Public Safety, 1990.
Includes photographs of the celebration.
Location
107.F.4.10FYear 2000 (Y2K), 1999.

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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics:
Accidents -- Minnesota -- Statistics.
Affirmative action programs -- Minnesota.
Automobiles -- Seat belts.
Automobiles -- Inspection -- Minnesota.
Automobiles -- Licenses -- Minnesota.
Civil defense -- Minnesota.
Crime prevention -- Minnesota.
Criminal justice, Administration of.
Drivers' licenses -- Minnesota.
Electric lines -- Environmental aspects.
Firearms ownership -- Government policy -- Minnesota.
Firearms -- Laws and legislation -- Minnesota.
Geo. A. Hormel & Company Strike, Austin, Minn., 1985-1986.
Highway law -- Minnesota.
Motorcycle helmets -- Laws and legislation -- Minnesota.
Overhead electric lines -- Minnesota.
Parking garages -- Minnesota.
Police training -- Minnesota.
Railroad crossings -- Minnesota.
School buses -- Safety measures -- Minnesota.
Traffic safety -- Minnesota.
Organizations:
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
Minnesota. Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Driver License Division.
Minnesota. Division of Driver and Vehicle Services.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Emergency Services Division.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Fire Marshall Division.
Minnesota. State Highway Patrol.
Minnesota. Liquor Control Division.
Minnesota. Motor Vehicle Division.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Personnel Department.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Personnel Office.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Transportation Department.
Minnesota. Governor's Commission on Crime Prevention and Control.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety. Traffic Safety Office.
Minnesota. Department of Public Safety -- Anniversaries, etc.
Minnesota Motor Transport Association.
Minnesota Public Safety Council.
Places:
Minnesota -- Officials and employees.
Functions:
Protecting.
Enforcing.
Licensing.

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