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C-NOTES: September 6, 2023EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Governor Walz and Minority Leader Lisa Demuth publicly acknowledged Sunday morning that the SRO issue was significant and should be addressed in a Special Session. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic asked us to draft legislative language addressing the SRO issue. Over the weekend, I drafted this bill language with other stakeholder groups and Senate non-partisan staff. Essentially, the proposed language would allow SROs and other officers contracted by a district to use force in accordance with MSS 609.06 in a school setting. We have heard clearly that creating two standards for the use of force will be problematic for various reasons. I want to thank all of you who reached out to your elected officials. Your calls and conversations have been immensely helpful. We will continue to monitor this issue closely and provide updates along the way. The next step we hope to see is Governor Walz calling for a Special Session. That will only happen if he is convinced that there is general agreement within the House and Senate on bill language. In the meantime, please continue to have dialogue with Senate and House of Rep members in your areas. 
Thank you, FOUNDATION AWARDS $25,000 IN COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS GRANTS TO 13 POLICE DEPARTMENTS The MN Chiefs of Police Foundation is proud to award $25,000 in Community Partnership Grants to 13 Minnesota Police Departments to help advance trust, transparency, and stronger partnerships between police and communities across the state. Grant Recipients - Cycle #2 September 2023
First-time projects were prioritized over repeat projects. Repeat projects were prioritized if they featured notable expansions or critical need. Grant funding decisions were made by the MN Chiefs of Police Foundation Board of Directors, independent of the MN Chiefs of Police Association. The Foundation will offer additional grant opportunities to police departments in the future as funds are raised from generous donors from the community. We are on our way toward making a statewide impact. We look forward to hearing all the positive stories from our grant recipients! To learn more about the MN Chiefs of Police Foundation or to become a Foundation Member, please visit mnchiefsfoundation.org. BECOME A 2023 MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE FOUNDATION MEMBER TODAY!
Community Partnership Grant Program: By September, the Foundation will have given out over $50,000 in grant funding to police departments to help them advance community partnerships and deepen their trust with the public. Community trust-building programs require funding and resources that many police departments simply do not have. ETI Training Scholarships: MCPF also raises funds to offer Executive Training Institute (ETI) scholarships to police leaders (especially for smaller agencies) in Minnesota that otherwise would be unable to attend due to budget constraints. Scholarships are especially critical in helping newly appointed police chiefs attend and receive leadership training. Advanced training can help Minnesota police departments better handle the challenging and evolving landscape of policing and is a significant priority. Promote Diversity and Recruitment: We are all aware that the state of Minnesota is experiencing shortages in police officers, which has a severe impact on the safety and security of our communities. The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation stands ready to help promote diversity and recruitment as a priority. The Wear the Badge initiative is an education and awareness campaign that helps those interested in law enforcement learn more about the profession. MCPF funds the Wear the Badge initiative, and your support will help improve the recruitment and retention of quality police officers across the state. By supporting the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation, you are investing in the future of policing and making a statewide impact. Your valuable gift will go far to help recruit the best into the policing profession as well as provide advanced training and wellness resources to build high-quality, effective officers. Your donation also supports outreach projects that build trust and transparency between cops and communities. Join us in this mission and become a MCPF Member Today! FBI NORTHWEST CHAPTER NAA 2023 CONFERENCE Register now for the annual September 18-20 conference in Alexandria hosted by the Northwest Chapter of the FBI NAA, an opportunity for excellent training, networking, and socializing. Learn more and register online. MINNESOTA WILD LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT 
The Minnesota Wild invite you to the Law Enforcement night on Thursday, November 2 when the Wild take on the New Jersey Devils at 7 pm. Their exclusively-priced ticket pack includes a Minnesota Wild-Law Enforcement branded hat & donation back to the law enforcement community. Use this link to purchase the ticket pack below for you and anyone else in your department or community who would be interested. |
We are asking for your support. Please consider becoming a 2023 Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation Member. By donating, you would join a community of supporters who believe in our mission to ensure high-quality, effective policing in Minnesota and police-community solid relations. Your support goes toward meeting critical needs across the state with initiatives like the Community Partnership Grant Program, ETI Training Scholarships, and Diversity and Recruitment Initiatives like Wear the Badge.