Title: Mobile Monitor Permits - Individual / Media / Non-Law Enforcement
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Description: Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
Subject: Radio Monitoring
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:15:11 PM
Modification Date: 11/19/2024 12:39:33 PM
Agency Name: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Description:
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS), Emergency Communication Networks, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Justice Programs, State Fire Marshal, Pipeline Safety, State Highway Patrol, Capitol Security and Traffic Safety.
Agency Phone: 651-201-7000
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://dps.mn.gov
Agency Address: Public Safety (DPS), Minnesota Dept. of
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul
MN
55101
Division Name: Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/default.aspx
Division Description:
Division Phone: 651-793-7000 -24 Hours
Division Fax: Division URL: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/Pages/default.aspx
Division Address:
1430 Maryland Ave. East
St. Paul
MN 55106
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Requirements:
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The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issues Mobile Monitor Permits to applicants who meet the requirements laid out in Minnesota law
People, firms, political subdivisions and/or corporations are required to obtain a Mobile Monitoring Permit to use radio equipment capable of receiving a police emergency frequency.
You may apply for a permit using one of the Mobile Monitoring Permit forms available below.
Forms to use
Rules:
Statutes: 299C.37
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Fees:
Period of Issuance:
Issued for two calendar years. Permit is valid until 12/31.
Length of Determination: Average is 4-6 weeks from date of receipt of application at Bureau of Criminal Apprehension offices.
Other Info:
Activity: Radio Monitoring
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