C-NOTES: March 8, 2024

Executive Director Report

The SRO Bill has now passed through all the Committee hearings. We are hoping the Senate will take up the Bill on the Senate floor on Monday, March 11. MCPA has worked diligently with Majority and Minority leaders in the Senate to ensure we have the votes to pass this Bill on Monday. If this happens it will go to the Governor for his signature as early as Tuesday. I encourage you all to reach out to your local Senators and ask them to vote yes on Monday.

Thank you to everyone who has been involved with this process along the way. Many hours, meetings, and testimonies have gone into our work with the SRO bill.

As a reminder, Cozen O'Connor will assemble weekly updates for MCPA to share with our membership each week during the legislative session. You can view the most recent update online.

Thank you,

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

[email protected]

MCPA Annual Elections and 2024 Virtual Annual Meeting - April 24

Are you interested in joining the MCPA Board of Directors?  

Every year, the MCPA conducts elections for our Board of Directors. If you would like to join the team of committed and dedicated CLEOs who lead the MCPA, please consider running for one of the open positions on our Board of Directors. We are now accepting applications for the Board positions listed below:

  1. 3rd Vice President
  2. Director (3-year term) 2 positions open
  3. Sergeant at Arms (1-year term)

To apply, please complete this form. There is a hard deadline of March 31. 

Join us via Zoom on April 24 at 12 PM for the MCPA's 2024 Annual Meeting. At the meeting, you'll have the opportunity to vote for the MCPA's new Board members and get updated on the Association's most recent initiatives. A Zoom link will be sent out as the date draws closer. Please note: only voting members (CLEOs) can vote for MCPA board members.

ETI Early Bird Pricing Ends March 15

Register for MCPA's 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 and register at mnchiefs.org/2024-eti-expo. Early bird pricing is available now through March 15!

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Executive Training Institute Conference and continuing our tradition of excellence in professional development.

ETI EXPO Day - FREE!

ETI EXPO Day is Tuesday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. It is a completely free event for all members of Minnesota law enforcement. You do not have to be registered for the conference to visit the ETI Expo Hall in St. Cloud. 

Visit with over 100 vendors and companies that support and provide services and products for law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Expo Day is free to attend, but you need to pre-register. Click "partial attendance" on the registration page and then choose EXPO Only for $0.00 or EXPO with Lunch for $35.

View full ETI detail online.

*If you can't make it on April 16, stop by on April 17 from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is still required.

ETI Session Highlight

Breakout Session: Proactive Risk Management for Law Enforcement Leaders

This course is designed for police leaders seeking to proactively manage risk and minimize liability and loss of community trust in their organizations. Participants will explore and develop effective strategies to mitigate risks, enhance safety measures, and uphold legal standards within the public safety context. Through real-world examples, leaders will gain valuable insights and tools to navigate and communicate complex challenges while ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and accountability within their agencies. Join us to sharpen your risk management skills and protect your organization's reputation.

Excellence in Innovation Award

The MCPA Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes large and small Minnesota municipal police agencies and their CLEOs for superior achievement and innovation. This award program is designed to recognize exceptional, innovative, and extraordinary achievement in law enforcement programs, efforts, or initiatives that benefit law enforcement as a profession.

The award highlights the achievement of agencies in implementing an innovative program or initiative that enhances the effectiveness of law enforcement and the communities they are sworn to protect and serve. The 2023 Excellence in Innovation Awards will be presented at MCPA's Executive Training Institute (ETI) in St. Cloud.

Review the criteria and nominate an agency by March 15.

City of Brooklyn Center Hiring Police Chief

Application deadline: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Brooklyn Center is seeking a community-oriented, transformational Police Chief to lead a Department comprised of five divisions: Administration, Community Services, Investigation, Patrol, and Support Services. Reporting to the city manager, the police chief is responsible for developing and directing a public safety program to prevent crimes, protect lives, enforce laws and ordinances, and maintain public order for the people of the City. To do this, they will develop a community-centered culture within the department and coordinate an integrated approach to public safety with other department heads. Learn more and apply.

City of Clive, IA Hiring Police Chief

Application deadline: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Under administrative direction of the city manager, performs work of unusual difficulty in planning, coordinating, and directing the functions of the police department. Responsible for staffing, supervision, coordination, training and performance of specialized and technical law enforcement duties, community relations and/or confidential work in the process of enforcement of the law and maintenance of order, protection of life and property and prevention of crime. Must maintain and exert managerial and leadership capabilities. Prepares budget proposal and administers departmental budget. Performs related work as required and carries out the duties required of the Police Chief as identified in Clive City Code Section 5-1-7 or a similar section as amended.
Learn more and apply.

MN Twins First Responder Night

In recognition of your dedicated service, the Minnesota Twins is excited to invite you to First Responders Night at Target Field! Join them on Friday, April 19, as the Twins take on the Detroit Tigers at 7:10 pm.

This special First Responders Night ticket package includes your ticket to the game plus a limited-edition co-themed First Responders Twins cap! Show your support and choose from one of three hats for each ticket package you purchase. When you’re ready to purchase your tickets to First Responders Night, visit First Responders Night | Minnesota Twins (mlb.com).

Celebrate Colonel Matt Langer

ICPC Regional Training

Regional Training of the International Conference of Police Chaplains. ICPC provides the Gold Standard of training.

Below is the link to the chaplain training coming to Duluth April 9-11, 2024.

  1. https://www.icpc4cops.org/learning--development/regional-training-seminars.html#b_item_612781
  2. Click Region 3 Training.
  3. Fill out the information box, and the registration is complete once you click 'submit.'
  4. Click 'Download the Brochure' to see the class schedule. All classes that begin with CB are the Basic Courses that all chaplains should take when available.

Chief Lenny Austin Retirement Celebration

After 29 years with the Columbia Heights Police Department and a 33-year law enforcement career, Chief Austin is retiring. Join him for a special retirement celebration on Thursday, April 25.