Police Department

The Duluth Police Department is known for solving problems. We’ve been nationally recognized for our innovative programs that took out-of-the-box thinking to find solutions. Below is a snapshot of some of DPD's most recognized initiatives:

SAKI

The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative or SAKI is a collaboration between PAVSA, the Duluth Police Department, and the St. Louis County Attorney’s Office. The purpose of the project is the elimination of the backlog of un-submitted sexual assault kits held by the Duluth Police Department. If you are interested in learning more about SAKI, contact Mary Faulkner, the Site Coordinator at 218/730-5452.

https://pavsa.org/our-programs/

Mending the Sacred Hoop

Native women are the highest victimized population in the United States by perpetrators of all races. (Bureau of Crime Statistics, U.S. Department of Justice. American Indians and Crime Report. Washington: 1999). Mending the Sacred Hoop is an initiative we worked closely on with our Native American community. It’s a nationally recognized initiative that works to change society to end violence against Native women.

https://mshoop.org/

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs

Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs is home of The Duluth Model. This model began in 1980 when eleven agencies in the Duluth community agreed to formally work together to end violence against women. The Duluth Model is a collaborative effort that works to change the behavior of abusers, rather than ending the abusive relationship. The model listens to the voices of victims to bring about programs that translate their experiences into innovative programs that result in changes in abusive behavior. Communities around the world have replicated the Duluth Model.

https://www.theduluthmodel.org/

Person-Centered Incident Matrix

The Person-Centered Incident Matrix is part of the person-centered approach to crisis management. It's a community collaboration between the Duluth Police Department and St. Louis County to implement person-centered responses to adults experiencing crisis and who are in need of support and services. This is a new state-recognized program that the Duluth Police Department is continuing to evolve to better serve the residents of Duluth. 

Here is the matrix that is used.

https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/public-health-human-services/adult-services/adult-foster-care#5102540-person-centered-approach-to-crisis-management