C-NOTES: August 16, 2023

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

On Monday, I sent this letter to Governor Walz regarding the new SRO laws we recently learned about. I have heard from many Chiefs expressing their frustration and disappointment around this seemingly surprising new law just passed. MCPA is actively working to get answers and solutions to this. Getting this addressed by him and his office is our top priority. 

Since the letter was sent the media has started to pick this up as a story. Thank you to Chief Mike Dahlstrom and Chief Roger New for speaking with KSTP.

We will update you in C-Notes and Tradewing as new information comes in.

Jeff Potts, Executive Director
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Community Partnership Grant Program:

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TRADEWING MEMBER APP

Tradewing is a members-only site and mobile app that allows us all to connect, share information, ask each other questions, and provide resources. Any MCPA member can post in there at any time. Below is an example of what the "feed" looks like when you are logged in on a desktop.

The login credentials to Tradewing are the same as your MCPA website login information. The URL to access Tradewing is https://mcpa.tradewing.com/login. If you have any questions, please contact Acacia Huss-Zirzow at [email protected].