Metro Transit Police Department

10/24/2026

The best thing to bring to a Gopher tailgate? A sober driver.

As you celebrate the University of Minnesota’s homecoming weekend, make a plan to get home safely. If you’re impaired, don’t get behind the wheel. Choose a sober driver, use a rideshare or take transit.

The Minnesota State Patrol, Metro Transit Police and University of Minnesota police are teaming up to remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and look out for each other.

A little State Patrol history: we changed our uniform colors to maroon and gold in 1934 to honor the U of M football team’s national championship.

Have a great homecoming, Gophers!

10/21/2026

We will be tabling at the Public Safety Center today from 10 am 2 pm. Come say hello and learn more about a career with MTPD!

10/02/2026

Our Community Service Officers are always willing to lend a hand. Here they're helping a man in a wheelchair get to Target Center.

09/29/2026

Our officers recently encountered a man trying to keep an injured falcon as a pet. They explained to the man that the bird needed medical care, and that keeping a raptor carries a federal fine of $15,000. The man relinquished the animal to our officers, who transported it to the University of Minnesota Raptor Center for treatment and eventual release.

09/28/2026

MTPD was proud to stand alongside Metro Transit, Metropolitan Council, and other community leaders for the announcement of the METRO Green Line extension opening date. When the new service opens on June 12, 2027, expect to see MTPD staff and other personnel on board and at stations to make your experience safe and welcoming.

To learn more visit https://www.metrotransit.org/green-line

09/25/2026

This afternoon, we swore in our latest class of MTPD officers. We are excited to welcome them all to the team. If you are interest in a career based honesty, service, and respect, learn more about joining our team at the link.

https://www.metrotransit.org/joinmtpd

09/24/2026

MTPD has been actively preparing for the launch of the extended METRO Green Line in 2027. Part of the planning is coordinating response, training and emergency management with our partners along the Green Line in the West Metro. Thanks to our all our public safety partners, our whole community approach to public safety is at the forefront of our collaboration. Special thanks to Eden Prairie Police Chief Matt Sackett for hosting a recent collaboration meeting and St Louis Park Police Lieutenant Blomsness for taking the time to tour the new Eden Prairie Police Department with us. MTPD looks forward to expanding our service area and incorporating our service mindset to communities along the extended Green Line!

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

MTPD is hiring for both sworn and civilian positions! Look for us at job fairs around the state or check out our listings online. We are currently looking for a great administrative specialist to join our team.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil/jobs/5484334/principal-administrative-specialist-metro-transit-police-department

09/22/2026

They say dogs are a good judge of character. Our officers recently met a service dog who clearly felt comfortable around them - he fell asleep on one officer's foot! Don't worry, we didn't disturb his nap.