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4-609 - Reporting Liquor Violations to License Division

4-608 - Victim Assistance Cards (Blue Cards)

  • Summary: Requires officers to provide crime victims with resources.
  • Effective Date: 07-26-2002
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Policy

Police officers are mandated by Minnesota state statute to provide victims with information regarding the Crime Victim Ombudsman at the time of initial contact. This information is available on the blue card (MP-6441) and should be distributed at the time of the incident. If initial contact is through Tele-Serve, they shall provide the information cards as required. The MPD is in compliance with state statutes with the issuance of victim assistance cards.

Victims and witnesses should be advised to call 911 for any additional emergency response required prior to the time an investigator makes contact with them.

Victim assistance cards (MP-6441) are available at all precincts, investigative units, Tele-Serve, and from patrol officers. Cards are ordered through MPD Stores.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

4-607.01 - Continued Health Insurance Coverage to Officers Disabled or Killed in the Line of Duty
4-609 - Reporting Liquor Violations to License Division

Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
4-608 - Victim Assistance Cards (Blue Cards) 07-26-2002 download PDF

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