MNPEA News

National Police Officers Week

May 15-23rd is National Police Officers Week. MNPEA appreciates all of our Police and Sherriff’s Deputies. You work an increasingly thankless and dangerous job, but one that is vital to all of our safety. For that we thank you.

One officer and 2 deputies shot

WJON is reporting that “Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday officers from the Glenwood and Starbuck Police Departments and the Pope County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a home in Cyrus on a domestic call. At one point during the attempted arrest, there was an exchange of gunfire between officers […]

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2 Wisconsin Officers shot

MNPEA is sad to report that 2 Wisconsin Police Officers were killed during a traffic stop this Easter weekend .ABC 13 is reporting that, “Two Wisconsin police officers were killed on Saturday following a shootout with a suspect during a traffic stop in Cameron, according to the Wisconsin Department of […]

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KMSP coverage of Disability Bill HF 1234

MNPEA testified against this bill. KMSP Channel 9 just covered this. MNPEA opposes these changes. httpss://www.fox9.com/news/former-first-responders-worry-bill-to-reform-disability-benefits-could-jeopardize-livelihoods

MNPEA testimony opposing HF 1234

On March 20th MNPEA President Dave Deal testified at the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement opposing HF 1234. Watch Dave at the 39:09 mark and the following very important testimony of Samantha Steward right after Dave.

Oak Park Heights MCF CO blinded in one eye after assault!

AN Oak Park Heights MCF Corrections Officer was severely injured after being assaulted by an inmate that refused to return to his cell. KMSP 9 is reporting, “The injured officer was transported to Regions Hospital for treatment. She suffered significant damage to her right eye and multiple facial fractures. The […]

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Six Corrections Officer injured in assaults

WCCO is reporting that six correctional officers were injured in separate incidents at Stillwater Prison and Oak Park Heights. Short staffing continues to be a problem at Minnesota Jails and Prisons. httpss://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/6-staff-members-injured-in-2-separate-assaults-at-stillwater-oak-park-heights-prisons/

MNPEA Support WBL Officers

MNPEA stands with White Bear Lake Police Officer Ryan Sheak and all of the WBL Officers involved in the incident where Officer Sheak was shot. We wish him a speedy and full recovery. MNPEA is honored to represent such fine Officers. httpss://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/bca-2-white-bear-lake-officers-fired-back-at-suspect-accused-of-shooting-officer-ryan-sheak/

2 McCleod County Deputies shot

2 McCleod County Sheriff’s Deputies were shot while serving a warrant in Winsted Minnesota. We are happy to report they were released from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We wish them a speedy recovery. Full story on KSTP here: httpss://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/standoff-in-winsted-ends-after-man-found-dead-in-home/

MNPEA supports these Pension and SS Bills

The new Minnesota Legislature is in session. There are Bills that have been introduced to exempt Public Employee Pensions and Social Security from State Income Tax. Hard working LEO’s and CO’s shouldn’t be double taxed when they retire after years of public service. These are the Bills. We encourage you […]

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Happy National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

November 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. MNPEA wants to extend our thanks and appreciation for all of our Law Enforcement members. You work a dangerous and often thankless job. We take this day to extend our thanks and appreciation for you.

California Sheriff’s Deputy Killed During Traffic Stop

The NY Post is reporting: A California sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty by a career criminal who was then shot dead by police following a wild car chase Thursday, officials said. Isaiah Cordero, a deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, was gunned down by William […]

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Recent assaults on CO’s in the news

Being a Correctional Officer is a dangerous job worked out of sight and mind. Most assaults on CO’s never make the news. Here’s a couple that have. Inmate Stabs Rikers Correction Officer 15 Times in ‘Callous’ Attack: Officials This was an assault on a female CO-DYS acknowledges error, says corrections […]

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Minneapolis 911 offering hiring incentives!

Minneapolis 911 is offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to attract new 911 operators. Details Here-httpss://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minneapolis-launches-incentive-program-to-recruit-911-dispatchers/ This is a MNPEA represented position! Those interested in applying can learn more HERE.

Never Forget

It’s 9/11. Twenty One years ago our nation was attacked.Thousands of citizens and many First Responders including 60 police officers and 343 Firefighters lost their lives that day. Never Forget!

Happy Labor Day Weekend

MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Labor Day Weekend. A special thanks to our Correctional Officers and LEO’s who will be working the Holiday weekend keeping us safe.