Minnesota ERPO gun cases set to double in 2025
Minnesota's extreme risk protection order (ERPO) petitions are on pace to double in 2025, with several agencies increasingly using the state's "red flag" law. The Mankato Department of Public Safety has filed the most ERPOs (25) and says it has confiscated more than 60 firearms over the past two years—crediting a coordinated approach and line‑level training—while other city totals include Minneapolis (19), St. Paul (14), Duluth (6) and Bloomington (5).
đź“Ś Key Facts
- Since Minnesota's ERPO law took effect, the Mankato Department of Public Safety has filed 25 ERPOs, more than any other Minnesota police agency.
- City-by-city ERPO totals reported include Mankato (25), Minneapolis (19), St. Paul (14), Duluth (6) and Bloomington (5).
- Mankato reports confiscating more than 60 firearms over the past two years tied to ERPO actions.
- Mankato has integrated ERPO procedures into line-level officer training.
- A retired prosecutor/trainer cited Mankato’s coordinated approach and well-trained department as a factor in its higher ERPO use.
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This police department has filed more 'red flag' gun cases than any other city
New information:
- Mankato Department of Public Safety has filed 25 ERPOs since the law took effect, more than any other Minnesota police agency.
- City‑by‑city ERPO totals include Minneapolis (19) and St. Paul (14), plus Duluth (6) and Bloomington (5).
- Mankato reports confiscating more than 60 firearms over the past two years tied to ERPO actions.
- Mankato integrates ERPO usage into line‑level officer training; a retired prosecutor/trainer cites Mankato’s coordinated approach and well‑trained department.