Minnesota Statute 626.557 mandates that law enforcement professionals who have knowledge of the abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult or have reasonable cause to believe that a vulnerable adult is being or has been abused or neglected shall immediately notify the Department of Human Services common entry point per Minnesota Statute 626.557 Subd. 4.

The crimes against the elderly unit is charged with the responsibility of investigating all reported cases of abuse or neglect involving victims over the age of 65 and involving vulnerable adults. The investigators are under the direction of the F.V.U. commander.

Upon receiving a report involving victims meeting the above criteria, investigators assigned to the crimes against the elderly unit will notify the Department of Human Services common entry point and investigate these crimes or assign to the proper investigative unit. The investigators may work in conjunction with other units, local, county, state and federal agencies while conducting their investigations.

Revised September 30, 2019

Last Edited: October 11, 2019