# Minnesota BCA Launches Gang Violence Plan

> Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension unites 40+ agencies to tackle gang violence through coordinated law enforcement.
- Title: Minnesota BCA Launches Gang Violence Plan · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension unites 40+ agencies to tackle gang violence through coordinated law enforcement. Minnesota's BCA announced a…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/19/minnesota-bca-announces-coordinated-law-enforcement-plan-gang-violence
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:56:05.313+00:00
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## Minnesota BCA Announces Plan
More than 40 state local and federal law enforcement agencies agreed to a coordinated plan to address gang and group violence across Minnesota.
## Plan Uses Existing Resources
The effort operates under Minnesota’s Crime Gun Intelligence Center, using the BCA’s Violent Crime Reduction Unit and data-driven FIRST model for gun crimes.
## Statewide Coordination
The plan includes county-based teams and federal partners to target violent offenders and pursue federal cases when appropriate.
## Key takeaway

Minnesota's BCA announced a statewide plan with 40+ law enforcement agencies to reduce gang violence using shared intelligence and targeted patrols.