MN Chiefs

Train online and for free this summer with ChiefsCast

It can be difficult to attend in-person trainings during the busy summer vacation season. That's why MCPA created ChiefsCast to make it easier to attend online training sessions any time. Click on the article, choose your session and learn how to become eligible to receive POST credit.

New course aimed at rural department sex assault investigations

The Criminal Justice Institute at the University of Arkansas has received a federal grant to offer a course on sexual assault investigations. This course is free and designed specifically for rural chiefs and command staff. It is aimed at enhancing the capability of police agencies to manage and investigate sexual assault cases in their community.

Download MCPA's new Chief's App for the ETI Conference and beyond

MCPA is kicking off the ETI and Law Enforcement Expo with a new app. It is ready for you to download to your phone, tablet or desktop computer. It takes just a few minutes to install.

Professional Development

MCPA Leadership Academy

August 21 - 24 | Camp Ripley

The Critical Role of City Leaders in 21st Municipal Law Enforcement

September 12 | MCPA Training Center in New Brighton

Officer Leadership Development

September 13 | MCPA Training Center in New Brighton

Meeting MN's New Training Mandates

September 26 | NJPA in Staples

CLEO and Command Academy

October 29 - November 2 | EMTC Camp Ripley

MCPA Leadership Academy

December 4 -7 | Camp Ripley

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Upcoming Events

Tue Aug 21, 2018MCPA Leadership Academy

Category: Training

Wed Sep 12, 2018The Critical Role of City Leaders in 21st Century Municipal Law Enforcement

Category: Training

Wed Sep 26, 2018Meeting MN's New Police Training Mandates

Category: Training

Sat Oct 6, 2018International Association of Chiefs of Police 2018

Category: Events

Mon Oct 29, 2018CLEO & Command

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The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) is a nonprofit, professional membership organization with the mission of bringing the highest quality of police services to the people of Minnesota.

MCPA'S vision is to be the recognized voice for professional law enforcement in Minnesota. The association was founded in 1954 as a training and social organization to network and exchange ideas between law enforcement executives, it represents nearly 900 police chiefs, retired chiefs, and law enforcement leaders in Minnesota and its surrounding states.