MN HF3736

Require the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to conduct periodic random audits of gang investigative data at least once every two years to verify validity, completeness, and accuracy of submitted data, with results reported to the commissioner of public safety by October 1 each year.

Mandate that law enforcement agencies destroy gang database records five years after entry and promptly notify parents or legal guardians of individuals under 18 included in the database, except in active investigations or where notice may threaten personal safety.

Direct law enforcement agencies to file reports with the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension by July 1, 2011, detailing their parental notification processes, number of notifications sent, and reasons notifications were not sent.

Require the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to submit a December 1, 2011, report to legislative committees summarizing parental notification information from all agencies and providing recommendations for legislation or policy changes.

Establish a working group by September 1, 2010, composed of house and senate committee chairs to study and develop legislation governing the usage and maintenance of gang evidence databases and review similar federal and state regulations.