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C-NOTES: December 14, 2023EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Based on the success of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF) over the previous year, they have decided to double the usual amount of Scholarships given out for ETI. In past years, they have awarded five $1,000 scholarships. This year, the Foundation will give out ten $1,000 scholarships to agencies of ten officers or fewer to attend ETI in April 2024. These scholarships create opportunities for Chiefs who do not have the resources to attend ETI at no cost to their agency. This is a huge gift to our membership. If you are part of an agency with ten officers or less, apply online for a chance to be awarded $1,000 scholarship to attend ETI in St. Cloud this April 2024. Please contact [email protected] with any questions about the scholarships or the application process. Applications are due by February 7, and the agencies receiving awards will be notified by the first week of March. Jeff Potts, Executive Director
REGISTER NOW FOR ETI 2024
MCPA is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2024 Executive Training Institute Conference! This year, the education we are offering at ETI embraces the reality we face in the noble profession of policing. Scheduled from April 15-18, 2024, this year's ETI will take place at Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. Programming begins mid-day on April 15 and ends at noon on April 18. Learn more at mnchiefs.org/2024-eti-expo at visit mcpa.memberclicks.net/eti2024#!/ to complete your registration. We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Executive Training Institute Conference and continuing our tradition of excellence in professional development. PERMIT TO PURCHASE CARDS - SHIPPING DELAYS IN JANUARY MCPA is unable to process shipping for Permit to Purchase cards to police departments between January 12 and 28. We will fulfill and resume regular shipping on January 29. If possible, we encourage you to get your orders before January 12 to avoid the processing delay. MDH NALOXONE ORDERING PLATFORM The Minnesota Department of Health has recently developed a portal for law enforcement and other mandated groups to order naloxone at no cost to their agency. Due to the portal's success, MDH has decided to migrate the portal over to a new ordering platform that will be more efficient and provide a better ordering experience for agencies. The current Naloxone Portal will no longer be accessible starting today, Thursday, 12/7/23. Emergent Customer Operations will contact all current portal users in 7-10 business days to receive login information to the new platform. This contact will be by email and include the web page for ordering and instructions for your username and password. When complete, you will be able to log in and continue to order naloxone on the state's account as a general user. Naloxone will still be at no cost to you and your organization. How does this affect you?
Please view this reference sheet for guidance. MCPA HIRING A DIRECTOR OF MN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Law enforcement accreditation is a self-initiated, voluntary process where agencies operate within a specific set of state and nationally recognized standards or best practices within the industry. Accrediting bodies compile these best practices and regulations into standards manuals. To maintain and prove compliance with these standards, agencies typically have to develop policies, training, and accountability for areas such as:
We will begin the process of developing the Minnesota accreditation program over the coming months. One of the first steps will be to hire a person to manage and develop the program. Please see the new job description for the Director of Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Please share this with anyone you think is qualified. CLEO & COMMAND ACADEMY Transform your law enforcement career and take your leadership skills to new heights with CLEO & Command Academy. This Academy is designed to empower law enforcement professionals like you with the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary to excel in the dynamic world of law enforcement leadership. CLEO & Command Academy is a 5-day course taking place February 5-9 at Camp Ripley in Little Falls. The Academy provides the essential training that addresses daily duties and administration that chiefs and high-ranking supervisors use. The Minnesota POST Board has approved CLEO as essential training for Minnesota police chiefs (33 credits). Seasoned instructors with experience in police leadership or legal expertise in Minnesota teach the Training Academy. Key topics can include:
Learn more and register at mnchiefs.org/cleo-and-command-academy. MN WILD TICKET SALES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFICERS 
The Minnesota Wild have teamed up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) and invite you to join us in the Twin Cities at the Excel Energy Center as the Minnesota Wild offers a specially priced law enforcement night ticket on:
Come out and support our brave men and women in uniform! This night is open to all Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, Sheriffs, Security, Public Safety, First Responders, Family members, and the general public. Ticket packages range from $36.00 to $97.00, and $5.00 from each ticket will be donated to the organizations mentioned above. Order online at Minnesota Wild Law Enforcement Night Offer - National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (nleomf.org). For groups of 8+, please contact Karen at 651-312-3486 or [email protected] |
MCPA has been selected by the U.S. Department of Justice to receive a grant for approximately $360,000 to develop and implement a Statewide Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.