C-Notes - July 1, 2022 - Sign up for the MCPA's Legal Assistance Fund 

In case you missed this week's Lunch and Learn, you can download the slide deck we covered. We will also send a short video out next week that explains a little bit more about the program. 

In a nutshell, the MCPA's Legal Assistance Program (LAP) is now available to provide legal help to police chiefs and command staff.

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:

  • Representation by a panel attorney and use of a panel attorney regarding complaints arising from an act or omission by the Participant within the scope of his or her employment.
  • Representation by a panel attorney to conduct negotiations regarding termination or resignation of his or her employment as Chief of Police or as a member of the Chief’s command staff.

       NOTE: The LAP does not provide representation in any criminal matters.

Cost: The annual cost for the LAP is $150. The plan year will run from July 1st -June 30th annually. The fee will be separate from the annual MCPA membership dues. More information will be provided in late June with an anticipated start date of July 1st for coverage in the LAP.

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

Here's the application for the LAP

Please download and complete the application and return it to MCPA before the end of July. 

 

Some Edibles Become Legal Today in Minnesota

The StarTribune newspaper reported today on a change in statute that will allow for certain edibles and beverages containing THC to be legal in Minnesota. The article is comprehensive and worth reading and sharing with your personnel. 

READ THE STORY HERE

THE MCPA 2022 TRAINING TOUR - USE OF FORCE IN MINNESOTA: THE EVOLUTION OF THE LEGAL STANDARD AND OTHER KEY ISSUES IMPACTING POLICING

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER for one of the five trainings held in late July and early August.

Use of Force in Minnesota: The Evolution of the Legal Standard and Other Key Issues Impacting Policing is a day-long training that will help you and your staff better understand and prepare for the most recent and relevant changes in law enforcement.

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:

  • Gaining an understanding of legal and departmental policy implications on felony pursuit cases 
  • Understanding and applying Arizona v. Gant into practical practice
  • Learning the importance of police reports and the basic information needed in each report
  • Understanding the chain of custody and how one mistake can ruin a whole case
  • Applying Brady v. Maryland to social media activity of employees
  • Understanding the in-court implications of personal relationships within a department

REGISTER
Below is more information on the course, dates and locations. The course runs from 8 am - 4 pm each day with a one hour lunch (provided). Cost is $200 per person. Click the links to register. 

July 27th - Rochester PD

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!

The Minnesota Twins are teaming up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (MLEMA) as they host multiple Law Enforcement Appreciation Nights at Target Field.

Select from one of the dates below:

Thursday July 14th vs Chicago White Sox
Friday August 5th vs Toronto Blue Jays
Saturday August 6th vs Toronto Blue Jays

Ticket packages start as low as $15.00 with multiple options to choose from and are available to all law enforcement personnel, friends, family, and the general public.

BUY TICKETS / ORDER ONLINE AT: http://www.nleomf.events or Law Enforcement Appreciation Nights (fevo.com)

In addition, $10 of every ticket purchased goes towards the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association.

Groups of 10+ or any special needs requests, please contact Luis Breazeale at 612.659.3575; [email protected]