C-NOTES: June 27, 2023

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

2nd Round of Community Partnership Grants

The MN Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF) is opening their second round of its Community Partnerships Grant Program with $25,000 in available funding, to help your agency deepen trust and partnerships with your community. This grant cycle opens Monday, June 26th, 2023 and closes August 4, 2023. All MCPA member agencies are eligible to submit a grant application however an agency is not eligible to apply if it already received a grant in this year. Learn more and apply at https://www.mnchiefs.org/community-grants.

As a reminder, I encourage you to join us TODAY (Tuesday) via Zoom from 10-11 am to hear from the POST Executive Director, as he will discuss the new rule changes and new legislation that impact POST and your agencies. Here is a Zoom link to that meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84194708722

If you have any questions please reach out.

Jeff Potts, Executive Director
[email protected]

LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LAP)

Take advantage of the Legal Assistance Program (LAP). This is a great opportunity for all Chiefs and Command Staff members to get legal assistance at a very affordable rate ($150 per year). And, a reminder to those who signed up for LAP last year, the plan year ends June 30. Be sure to renew to avoid any lapses in coverage. 

Some highlights of the first year:

  • We had approximately 100 participants
  • Several members reached out to Legal Assistance
  • The Attorneys representing our members were very responsive and successful in resolving issues
  • The services were valuable and very appreciated.

The new plan year begins July 1, and renewal invoices have been sent out already. If you didn't receive your renewal invoice, or if you want to join the program for the first time please use this link. The cost is unchanged from last year at $150 and payments are due June 30. If you did not enroll in the program during its first year, you should strongly consider enrolling for 2023-2024.

If you have any questions about how it works or what the plan covers, please contact MCPA Executive Director Jeff Potts at 952-292-1128.  

SAVE THE DATE FOR ETI 2024

We can safely confirm the dates of the 2024 Executive Training Institute (ETI) are April 15-18, 2024 in St. Cloud. ETI is a world-class annual training event and EXPO, attracting more than 400 law enforcement leaders from across Minnesota. We bring in national, regional and local experts to share information and insights on some of the most pertinent public safety topics today.

CHIEF BRIAN WEIERKE RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

Join the Fridley Police Department on Friday, June 30, at 2 pm to honor Chief Brian Weierke on his retirement after nearly 28 years of service. The program will be held at the Fridley Public Safety Department Fire Bay (7071 University Ave, NE, Fridley, MN 55432), and refreshments will be served following the program. View the flyer for complete details.