What We Do
State Patrol provides for safe and efficient movement of traffic on Minnesota’s roads and highways; assists motorists at crashes; partners with allied city and county agencies; and inspects school buses and commercial vehicles. Capitol Security/Executive Protection provides security for all persons and property in the Capitol complex and state buildings in the Twin Cities.
Chief of the State Patrol
Colonel Christina Bogojevic
Col. Christina Bogojevic has been with the Minnesota State Patrol since 2003.
Prior to being named Colonel in April 2024, she held positions including lieutenant colonel, captain of the Rochester district, mobile response commander, lieutenant in the commercial vehicle section, investigator, recruiter, instructor, academy staff trooper, and crash reconstruction specialist.
Col. Bogojevic currently co-leads the State Patrol 30x30 initiative and is a member of IACP.
Col. Bogojevic has an associate's in law enforcement from Rochester Community and Technical College and a bachelor's degree in political science with a concentration in campaign management from Southern New Hampshire University.
Staff
The Minnesota State Patrol is comprised of 886 employees of which 591 are uniform personnel. The State Patrol is located across the state, based in
11 district headquarters.
History
The Minnesota State Legislature created the Minnesota Highway Patrol in 1929, in response to the boom of automobiles. The
first chief of the Highway Patrol was Earle Brown, who was among the initial force of nine men.
Today, around 550 state troopers provide assistance, education and enforcement to state citizens and provide for safe, efficient movement of traffic on Minnesota’s roadways.
State Patrol Mission, Vision and Core Values
Mission
Protect and serve all people in the state through assistance, education, and enforcement; provide support to allied agencies; and provide for the safe, efficient movement of traffic on Minnesota’s roadways. Read the patrol's
strategic plan.
Vision Statement
The Minnesota State Patrol is a progressive law enforcement agency providing superior service to Minnesota’s residents, visitors, and allied agencies. We strive for excellence in all that we do through the development of forward thinking leadership, technology, innovation, and a quality workforce.
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
- Honor
Excellence
