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C-NOTES: January 5, 2024EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT It's that time of the year again when we formally recognize the great work being done by our law enforcement officers. Nominations for the prestigious Statewide Awards are now open. This is our opportunity at ETI to honor the exceptional and outstanding work of our police officers and chiefs. The MCPA is now accepting submissions for the following award categories:
To learn more about these award categories and nominate someone, visit mcpa.memberclicks.net/statewide-awards. The submission deadline is February 14. Let us come together to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the law enforcement community. Your nominations are pivotal in acknowledging the hard work and commitment of those who tirelessly serve and protect our communities. Thank you, Jeff Potts, Executive Director
SURVEY ON CLEO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Over the past couple of years, MCPA has been asked how many Chiefs have employment contracts. We have never been able to give a very good answer to that question. We know some have been able to negotiate contracts with their City, but we need to figure out how many. A very short survey has been created to help MCPA members better understand the number of Chiefs who have Contracts. The survey does not ask questions about individual compensation amounts. The survey is concise and should only take 1-2 minutes of your time. We will share the survey results with the membership once it is completed. Please click here to take the survey. 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. ETI SESSION HIGHLIGHT 
Paul Butler from Paul Butler Presentations LLC, an expert in leadership and motivation, is bringing his motivational seminar to an ETI session this year. His topic, "Leadership for a Lifetime: How the Past Prepares Us for the Future," will cover what it takes to be a good professional and highlight the power of being a good person. Paul will illustrate how to apply individual talents to the group setting to make an unstoppable and productive team. APPLY FOR AN ETI SCHOLARSHIP (agencies w/ 10 officers or less) 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. 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. HSEM TRANSITION TO BASIC ACADEMY Changes have been made to HSEM's Emergency Management certification program. View this FAQ document that was shared with all county/city Emergency Managers in November 2023. 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]. |
