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Keeping young people safe

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 Youth diversion helps young people who have been cited or arrested for an offense to avoid a criminal charge and a juvenile court record.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office contracts with several community-based partners to facilitate diversion programs.

The programming focuses on mentorship, prosocial engagement, restorative practices, and other intervention services.

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Crime prevention tips

Protect yourself and your property

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Vulnerable adults

Protecting vulnerable adults is a priority of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office. Learn how the office advocates on behalf of vulnerable adults and educates the community about these issues.

The Adult Services Division uses protection plans to protect vulnerable adults and how prosecutors fight financial exploitation and elder abuse in criminal court. Learn more about protecting vulnerable adults.

Safety tips explain the warning signs of financial exploitation and elder abuse.

Read more about Vulnerable adults

Auto theft prevention

Preventative measures to help you avoid becoming a victim

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Auto theft

There has been an increase of motor vehicle related thefts. Our office has created a list of tips to help you avoid becoming a victim.



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Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO)

Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO)

An Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) is a civil court order that temporarily says the respondent (the person against whom the legal action is taken) cannot have or buy firearms. ERPOs are a tool to help prevent firearm violence, for example, suicides, community violence, domestic violence, and mass shootings. They temporarily limit someone's access to firearms when the person is at risk of harm to themselves or to others.

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ERPO Information

Find more information about Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), including who can request them, how they work, and how to get help filling them out. Read more about ERPO Information

Community engagement

Working with criminal justice partners and the people of Hennepin County, including communities of color and businesses

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National Night Out is an annual crime prevention event. Staff from the Hennepin County Attorney's Office visit community events and neighborhood block parties across the county to talk with residents about their concerns, answer questions about the justice system, and share crime prevention tips.

National Night Out is always the first Tuesday in August.


The nuisance statute is a tool that can be used to address livability issues, problem properties and other behavior that creates an unsafe atmosphere and reduces the quality of life in a community.

Call 911 if you witness a crime, any suspicious activity or need emergency medical or safety help.

Your call allows officers to respond to the problem and helps keep your community safe. It’s also the first step in the criminal justice process. The County Attorney’s Office cannot charge a crime unless it’s first reported to local law enforcement.

For issues that do not require an immediate response, call the non-emergency number of your local law enforcement agency. In Minneapolis, you can call 311 or submit an online police report regarding nuisance problems. You can also contact your Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS) for assistance with a problem property.

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