Association Chaplain Services


Tony Paetznick
MCPA Chaplain
[email protected]
Director of Public Safety, New Brighton


The Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is dedicated to assisting the families and home agencies of those law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. LEMA board members are police officers, survivors and friends of fallen officers who volunteer their time.

LEMA is able to provide assistance both at the time of death, as well as into the future. LEMA honors the families and fallen officers during National Law Enforcement Memorial Week.


MCPA supports the Minnesota National Guard Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative. Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Initiative.

Contact MCPA Chaplain Dan Carlson or 612-554-4405 with questions regarding Military Reintegration programs in Minnesota.


The Law Enforcement Family Support Network (LEFSN) provides information for law enforcement administrators who seek best practices resources for integrating family preparedness in their department training.

  • Free web based training
  • Email updates and reading materials