Camp Ripley has been the host for the Minnesota State Patrol Academy since 1996.  The front gates have welcomed many women and men as recruits and ushered them out as members of Minnesota's finest--the Minnesota State Patrol.

The recruits live on base for a 16-week duration while they endure intensive academic and physical training in a modified stress environment.  The mission is to work together to ensure a safe environment on Minnesota's roadways.

Duties include patrolling state highways, promoting safety, directing traffic, investigating accidents, enforcing traffic laws, arresting offenders, and appearing as a court witness.  The State Patrol also provides routine and emergency assistance to the motoring public including administering first aid to the injured.  They must frequently cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in the pursuit and apprehension of violators of criminal laws.

For qualifications to become a licensed peace officer, contact the Minnesota Peace Officer's Standards and Training Board at 651-643-3060).  Further information about the Minnesota State Patrol Academy may also be obtained through the following web sites and contact information listed below.

www.dps.state.mn.us/patrol/index.htm or www.mspta.com 

Contact Information

Telephone
        651-297-1853
FAX
        651-282-2175
Postal addresses
        St. Paul:  Governors Mansion, 1006 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55155
        Camp Ripley:  15008 Highway 115, Little Falls, MN 56345-4173
Electronic mail
        State Patrol Information Desk:  rwicklun@mail.1.dps.state.mn.us 
        Webmaster: public.affairs@mn.ngb.army.mil    

Last modified: October 11, 2005