Site Content

C-NOTES: February 16, 2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

This week, the SRO bill was heard in two committees in the House. There have been multiple amendments to address our concerns that we brought forward in a letter dated February 9. We will continue to work with House and Senate legislators next week as this bill moves forward. The bill will be heard in the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee on Monday. We anticipate one additional amendment that will address our concerns related to the duties of an SRO and the date that the SRO training would need to be completed. Thank you to Brooklyn Park Chief Mark Bruely for his testimony during Wednesday night's House Public Safety Committee.

Thank you,

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

[email protected]

TRAINING NOTICE RICK HODSDON'S EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS

The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association is hosting Rick Hodsdon's Live Online Training "Extrem Risk Protection Orders." Two dates available:

February 26, 2024, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm or February 28, 2024, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

On January 1, 2024, Minnesota joined the growing number of states that enacted a system for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPO), commonly known as Red Flag laws, in an effort to reduce the use of guns for suicide and harm to others by people deemed dangerous to self or others, usually due to major mental health matters. Rick is going to walk you through the new statutes, what they do and do not do, how they are supposed to work, and what experience is showing so far how they really are being used. Since ERPO petitions can be brought by city police, city attorneys, county sheriffs, and county attorneys as well as family members, this class is useful and relevant to all members of those agencies as well as mental health providers and county mental health workers who also may have a role in this new challenging law.

Cost: $90

  • Click Here for the complete training announcement.
  • Click Here to register for the February 26 class online. 
  • Click Here to register for the February 28 class online. 

Visit the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association website at www.mnsheriffs.org and click on trainings for other class offerings.

ETI EARLY BIRD PRICING

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 Session Highlight

Lessons Learned From Managing Crisis Events in Small Communities

In a span of several years, a small community in Wisconsin suffered through eight crisis events, including four that garnered national-level media attention. Four of the events involved the loss of human life: a U.S. Army soldier, two police officers, and a woman and her grandson. One event spanned over 4-weeks and involved multiple threats to individuals in the community, government, school officials, and the entire city infrastructure due to the local school district’s investigation into a Title IX issue.

In this session, you will learn how to manage highly public events and consider universal lessons learned.

2024 IACP Technology Conference Registration and Housing Now Open

The 2024 IACP Technology Conference registration and housing are now open. This event will take place May 21-23, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Register by April 10, 2024, for early bird rates.

REGISTER: https://www.theiacp.org/tech-conference

The IACP Technology Conference will highlight emerging and contemporary technology and policy issues confronting the policing profession, providing timely education and training to attendees.

All event activities will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center - 501 S College Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202. The IACP has reserved room blocks for attendees at various hotels in close proximity to the convention center to make your trip to Charlotte more affordable. Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

BOOK HOTEL: https://shorturl.at/lnFOQ

MN WILD TICKET SALES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024 vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

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].

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 19th, 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).

"I GOT CAUGHT!" CAMPAIGN DISCONTINUED

According to AAA, a review of the program, priorities, and expenses was conducted to determine if this campaign would continue. Following that review, they determined the program would be discontinued in both Minnesota and North Dakota. DQ has advised AAA that if a law enforcement agency is interested in creating a similar, localized program, they should contact their local DQ restaurants to see if they might be interested. There may be other businesses in the communities served that may also have an interest in working with an agency on a similar project.

MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN POLICE NOMINATIONS 2024

The Minnesota Association of Women Police Board wants your assistance in selecting female officers to be recognized for nine different categories. 

  • Officer of the Year Award
  • Leadership Award
  • Medal of Valor Award
  • Excellence in Performance Award
  • Melissa Schmidt Community Service Award
  • Excellence in Support Award
  • Excellence in Service Award
  • Community Service Award
  • Carolen Daily Mentoring Award
  • Recognition of Heritage Award

Learn more and submit nominations at mnwomenpolice.com/get-involved.
 

C-NOTES: February 9, 2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

The Legislature will be going back in the session next Monday. The SRO issue will be front and center during the first week of the session. Currently, this SRO Bill is scheduled to be heard in the House Education Committee next Monday afternoon and in House Public Safety next Tuesday evening.

The Bill that will be heard next week addresses our concerns about the lack of clarity around what statute will guide an SRO's authority to use force. MN Statute 609.06 (use of force) is the statute that dictates an SRO's authority to use force in a school setting. However, the Bill also requires all SROs to attend training provided by the MN School Safety Center or the National School Resource Office Association. We have concerns about the date by which the SROs would need to be trained. The Bill also defines the duties of an SRO. The League of Minnesota Cities has concerns about this language. We share those concerns. The Bill also directs the POST to create a model policy for agencies with SROs. We have asked that additional law enforcement stakeholder groups be involved in that process.

The MCPA has been meeting with legislative leaders to request some modifications to the proposed Bill. We are working with the League of Minnesota Cities and other Law enforcement groups to ensure our concerns are heard. Here is a link to a letter that MCPA and other Stakeholders sent to the bill authors this week.

Thank you,

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

[email protected]

STATEWIDE AWARDS NOMINATIONS - DEADLINE APPROACHING

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:

  • Medal of Honor
  • Police Cross
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Citizen's Valor Award 
  • Lifesaving Award

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. 

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

Implicit Social Cognition; It's about "both and, and not either or"

Dr. Shawn Moore invites you to explore the reasons why we sometimes jump to conclusions, stop listening to others, and become less effective. It might shock you, but we tend to do these things when we are trying to connect and grow with others. 

Dr. Shawn Moore is the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for Eckberg Lammers, P.C., with over 20 years of professional experience in the field of Cultural Competency, Conflict Resolution, and Community Engagement.

2024 IACP Technology Conference Registration and Housing Now Open

The 2024 IACP Technology Conference registration and housing are now open. This event will take place May 21-23, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Register by April 10, 2024, for early bird rates.

REGISTER: https://www.theiacp.org/tech-conference

The IACP Technology Conference will highlight emerging and contemporary technology and policy issues confronting the policing profession, providing timely education and training to attendees.

All event activities will take place at the Charlotte Convention Center - 501 S College Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202. The IACP has reserved room blocks for attendees at various hotels in close proximity to the convention center to make your trip to Charlotte more affordable. Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

BOOK HOTEL: https://shorturl.at/lnFOQ

MN WILD TICKET SALES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024 vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

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].

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 19th, 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).
 

C-NOTES: January 29, 2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

This week, I'd like to provide you all with an update on the recent MCPA Strategic Planning Retreat that took place with MCPA staff, board members and regional representatives. The retreat, held January 8-9, was a pivotal event that allowed us to collectively assess our organization's current state, strengths, opportunities, and challenges. We dedicated significant time to delving into various aspects of our association's strategic direction. This planning retreat was led by Matt Bostrom, Ph.D., the President of the Center for Valued-Based Initiatives. Dr. Bostrom served as sheriff of Ramsey County from 2011 to 2017.

One key activity we did was identifying the strengths, opportunities, and challenges of MCPA. While the list is greater than this, here are some of the top items identified in each category.

Strengths:

  • Representative of statewide membership
  • Ability to make progress by balancing law enforcement and legislative perspectives
  • Political neutrality

Opportunities:

  • Increase quality and quantity of training for membership
  • Reinforce the MCPA as the primary voice for Minnesota law enforcement
  • Increase financial diversification

Challenges:

  • Long-term finances
  • Perception that the organization is only representative of larger cities
  • Physical geography of the state makes it difficult to meet in person with members

This discussion helped lead us to determine MCPA's goals for 2024-25. We must have a clear vision of what we need to accomplish to continue and grow upon our success as an organization. The five goals identified are:

  1. Federal grant for Development of Statewide Accreditation Program
  2. MCPA Training: Leadership Academy, CLEO & Command, Critical Issues
  3. MCPA Legislative Advocacy
  4. MCPA Communications
  5. Executive Training Institute (ETI) Conference

Within each of these goals, we discussed and brainstormed plans of attack and solutions relating to the importance of the goal, its impact on MCPA's reputation and credibility, the financial considerations, and the operational capacity needed to complete each goal. While most of these goals are all areas that sound familiar to everyone and things we already do as an Association, we've identified areas of growth in each goal.

One specific area for improvement that was discussed in depth was finding ways to better support our members from small departments. We will be working with our regional representatives to identify the needs and areas where the MCPA can provide a higher level of service to small departments.

In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more detailed insights and action plans stemming from the retreat. Your input and collaboration will be invaluable as we work together to implement these strategic initiatives.

Thank you for your continued commitment to the MCPA. We look forward to the positive impact we can achieve as an association through the pursuit of our shared goals.

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

[email protected]

STATEWIDE AWARDS NOMINATIONS - DEADLINE APPROACHING

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:

  • Medal of Honor
  • Police Cross
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Citizen's Valor Award 
  • Lifesaving Award

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. 

MN FUSION CENTER WANTS YOUR INPUT

Please take this short survey and attend a Virtual Meeting to help shape how the Fusion Center moves forward.

As the State's designated fusion center, MN Fusion Center is responsible for facilitating the exchange of information between Federal and State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal partners. With that in mind, they would like to start hosting regular information-sharing meetings to establish an open line of communication between the MN Fusion Center and Law Enforcement leadership or their designee throughout Minnesota. 

The inaugural virtual meeting has been scheduled for January 31, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:30 am.

They have created a brief survey and RSVP, linked below, to help them identify and better focus our attention on the areas of interest for future meetings.

https://forms.office.com/g/M2kQTtUqex

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.

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:

  • Budgeting Mandates: State and Federal
  • Human resources
  • Branding/crafting your department's image
  • Diversity inclusion
  • Media Relations
  • Data practices
  • The politics of being a chief, how departments get sued, and how chiefs get fired
  • Policy development and strategic planning
  • POST board requirements

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

MN WILD TICKET SALES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024 vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

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].

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 19th, 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).
 

C-NOTES: January 19, 2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

CLEO Survey on Employment Contracts

Thank you to the 120+ members who completed the recent survey on CLEO employment contracts. We received a lot of valuable information by doing this survey. The biggest takeaway is that over 20% of respondents have employment contracts. This is higher than expected. The survey also asked questions about other benefits received by CLEOs. Unsurprisingly, over 80% of respondents are provided a take-home vehicle. Other topics, including how annual COLA increases are set and severance packages when a Chief leaves, are included in the survey. 

Click here to see the results of the survey.

Thank you,

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

[email protected]

OFFICER RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

The Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is requesting proposals to fund the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) program.

The program is intended to address the critical shortage of peace officers in the state by providing grants to law enforcement agencies that have developed a plan to recruit, educate, and train highly qualified and four-year college graduates to become license-eligible Minnesota peace officers.

The program period will be from April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Local units of government, including cities, counties, and tribal governments, are eligible to apply. To view the request for proposals (RFP) visit the OJP webpage.

To apply: All applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2024, using e-grants, which is the OJP online grants management system. 

See the full Request for Proposals for more details. For more information, contact Mary Vukelich.

STATEWIDE AWARDS NOMINATIONS

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:

  • Medal of Honor
  • Police Cross
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Citizen's Valor Award 
  • Lifesaving Award

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. 

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.

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.

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:

  • Budgeting Mandates: State and Federal
  • Human resources
  • Branding/crafting your department's image
  • Diversity inclusion
  • Media Relations
  • Data practices
  • The politics of being a chief, how departments get sued, and how chiefs get fired
  • Policy development and strategic planning
  • POST board requirements

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

MN WILD TICKET SALES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

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:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024 vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

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].
 

C-NOTES: January 10, 2024

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

MCPA is partnering with the BCA and the Minnesota Sheriff's Association on a survey regarding law enforcement training. With this survey, we are trying to determine what is working and what is not. We want you to identify training areas that are currently not available, too expensive, or ineffective.

Please take this short survey.

Thank you,

Jeff Potts, Executive Director

[email protected]

STATEWIDE AWARDS NOMINATIONS

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:

  • Medal of Honor
  • Police Cross
  • Distinguished Service Award
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Citizen's Valor Award 
  • Lifesaving Award

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.

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.

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:

  • Budgeting Mandates: State and Federal
  • Human resources
  • Branding/crafting your department's image
  • Diversity inclusion
  • Media Relations
  • Data practices
  • The politics of being a chief, how departments get sued, and how chiefs get fired
  • Policy development and strategic planning
  • POST board requirements

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:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024 vs. Vancouver Canucks
  • Tuesday, March 12, 2024 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

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].
 
More Articles...
<< first < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > last >>

Page 7 of 42