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C-Notes - June 17, 2022 - Update POST UpdateYou very likely received information directly from POST this week regarding the proposed changes to the rules governing law enforcement officers. Here are a few things I'd like to emphasize. First, we believe police officers have to be held to the highest standard but we believe the proposed rule changes, as they are currently drafted, lack clarity in the Brady Giglio impairment section as well as the section that addresses hate groups. Second, the MCPA Board of Directors spent a significant amount of time discussing the proposed changes and are working with other law enforcement groups and stakeholders to determine the appropriate next steps. I encourage all of you to read the materials that were sent out from POST yesterday. Particularly the document that outlines the Rule change process. Lastly, we are currently working with our General Counsel to develop specific feedback that will be provide to POST. As well as producing additional information that we will distribute to all of us as it becomes available. If you are asked about the Rules change proposal by your community or the media we encourage you to use the talking points below, and we will continue to develop additional messaging. This is a priority of our association and we will update you as our work continues. Jeff Potts Talking Points: Our department and all departments in Minnesota agree that no agency should engage in any actions that are or perceived to be discriminatory. MCPA President's ReportThe Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association’s (MCPA) year is off to a great start. Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen our new communication device, “Tradewing,” become an exceptional tool used by Chief Law Enforcement Officers across the state to improve communications and information gathering. We’ve also had the opportunity to attend several meetings and events to discuss our work, build relationships and learn more about what’s happening across Minnesota. On May 4, Executive Director Jeff Potts and I met with Attorney General Keith Ellison, leaders from the Sheriff’s Association, leaders from the Minnesota Police Peace Officers Association and attorneys from Eckberg and Lammers Law Firm. We had a successful discussion about law enforcement relationships and the Attorney General’s Office. From this, we formed a new partnership with Eckberg and Lammers Law firm which will become a great support system for chiefs in need. We are looking forward to future collaboration and communication opportunities with the Attorney General’s Office. On May 5, Executive Director Jeff Potts and I attended a Region 11 meeting with the Chiefs of Police from Scott and Carver Counties. We provided an update on the MCPA and listened to updates from the chiefs. The thoughtful discussion continued to confirm the struggles of recruitment and retention throughout our state. On May 17, Past-President Eric Werner, Third Vice President Roger New and I attended a Build a Bike event hosted by Thomson Reuters. At the event we had the opportunity to discuss the Minnesota Chiefs Foundation with several of their leaders. On June 9, Executive Director Jeff Potts and I attended the Region 4 Chief’s meeting in Moorhead and participated in their quarterly meeting. On June 10, Executive Director Jeff Potts and I attended a Region 11 Chief’s meeting in Dakota County. At this meeting we had the privilege to watch Third Vice President and Eagan Police Chief, Roger New, recognize the retirement of Lakeville Police Chief, Jeff Long. Brian Weierke A Chiefs Challenge: Join the MN Chief's FoundationMCPA Immediate Past President Eric Werner, the police chief in Maple Grove, is challenging every MCPA member to become members of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation, which has a new mission as it supports CLEOs across the state. Join us on Wednesday, June 29th for a Lunch and Learn on the MCPA's Legal Assistance Program (LAP) We will be hosting a virtual Lunch and Learn to go over details of our new Legal Assistance Program (LAP) at 12 pm on June 29th. We hope you'll join us. Here's the link for the Lunch and Learn. Below is background and information on the LAP and how to register. The MCPA's Legal Assistance Program (LAP) is now available to provide legal help when this happens. The LAP has been developed with a group of labor attorneys and will provide up to $2500 in pre-paid legal representation. The program is built specifically for chiefs and command staff members who typically do not have any legal representation unless they retain those services at their own expense. The LAP can be used to assist in situations where members feel they aren't being treated properly or fairly by their cities, including by their city manager, city administrator or city council members. The LAP will cover the following areas:
The LAP does not provide representation in any criminal matters. NOTE: This plan is not meant to compete with the MPPOA Legal Defense Fund or FOP Legal defense funds which cover criminal defense legal representation. The full details of the plan can be found by following this link Please download and complete the application and return it to MCPA before July 1st to begin your coverage. THE MCPA 2022 TRAINING TOUR - USE OF FORCE IN MINNESOTA: THE EVOLUTION OF THE LEGAL STANDARD AND OTHER KEY ISSUES IMPACTING POLICINGThese are challenging times in law enforcement as the policies and practices of the policing profession are under intense and immense scrutiny from a myriad of sources. The course will be led by former Washington County Imran Ali and is the result of a new partnership with the MCPA and Ali's law firm Eckberg Lammers. The first half of the course will focus on changes to the Use of Force statute with the remainder covering the following topics:
REGISTER August 4th - Alexandria at Alexandria Technical College August 17th - Marshall at the MERIT Center August 22 -Thief River Falls at Ralph Engelstad Arena August 23rd - Virginia at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center Law Enforcement Appreciation Nights at Target Field! Thursday July 14th vs Chicago White Sox Groups of 10+ or any special needs requests, please contact Luis Breazeale at 612.659.3575; [email protected]. |