THE ROLE OF THE POLICE:

• Work with the Community to keep you and your neighborhood safe

• Find out who committed crimes and arrest them

• Make sure people follow the laws

FREE HELP FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME:

• Hospital, medical and/or counseling expense coverage

• Support and guidance

• Home lock changes

• Funds to meet emergency needs

• Court Orders to protect you from harm and harassment

VICTIMS OF CRIME HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

• Apply for victim assistance and compensation.

• Participate in the prosecution (attend court, provide input, explain the crime’s impact).

• Protection from harm (secure waiting areas in court, seeking protective orders).

• Be notified (of court dates, case outcomes, the offender’s release).

For more information about:

Crime Victim Rights and Resources
in Minnesota

Call the Crime Victim Hotline
24 hours a day at 612-340-5400