C-NOTES: April 25, 2024


Executive Director Report

On behalf of the entire MCPA staff, board of directors, and ETI Committee, I'd like to extend my gratitude to everyone who attended the 2024 Executive Training Institute (ETI) in St. Cloud last week. With over 400 attendees, your presence and participation contributed immensely to the success of this year's conference and Expo.

ETI continues to serve as an excellent opportunity for law enforcement leaders to come together, exchange ideas, and enhance our collective knowledge and skills. Your engagement and commitment to professional development reinforce our shared dedication to serving and protecting our communities.

I would also like to thank all the speakers and presenters who generously shared their expertise, insights, and experiences with us throughout the conference. Your contributions enriched our learning experience and inspired us to strive for continuous improvement in our roles as law enforcement executives. If anyone is looking for the slides or handouts from a specific presentation, please reach out to [email protected].

The vendors and sponsors also stepped up in a big way to support and make ETI possible. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to advancing law enforcement education. I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge Guardian Fleet Safety for hosting an awesome networking event on Tuesday night. 

Thank you all once again for your unwavering dedication and support. We look forward to seeing you all next year in Rochester, April 7-10. Here's a short video message from Chief Jim Franklin to get us all fired up!

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

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Weekly Legislative Update 

Each week during the legislative session, Cozen O'Connor, we will assemble weekly updates for MCPA to share with our membership. These will arrive every Friday and will be included in the following week's C-Notes. 

Read the Session Update for the week of 4-15-24.


2024 Peace Officer Memorial Week Remembrance

To sign up for a shift(s) for an individual officer or a team of officers, go to www.mnlema.org or click this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4DAEA82DA7FB6-minnesota2#/


CLEO and Command Academy 2025

The 2025 CLEO and Command Academy is scheduled for February 3-7, 2025, at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, MN.

CLEO & Command Academy (CLEO) is a five-day course for chief law enforcement officers and their command staff. It provides the necessary training on the daily duties and administration of chiefs and high-ranking supervisors.

Learn more and register at mnchiefs.org/cleo-and-command-academy.


City of Northfield Hiring Police Chief

The City of Northfield is recruiting for a full-time Chief of Police. Northfield is a vibrant, two-college community located on the southern edge of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and is well known for its educational excellence, historic character, large manufacturers, and charming downtown. The position reports to the City Administrator and is responsible for leading a progressive police department with 26 sworn officers, and 6 civilian staff. Learn more and applyApplication deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024


National Risks and Local Impact

On May 3, the Twin Cities Security Partnership is hosting "Insights and Impact: A Panel Discussion on the upcoming lection. This event will feature Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell and Brett Leatherman, FBI Deputy Assistant Director of Cyber Security, plus a panel of speakers. Learn more and register online.