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.

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!

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.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is reporting: We remember Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy Richard Legler. During the early morning hours on Saturday, August 9, 1986, Richard Legler and fellow Detention Deputy Anthony Hesch, were on their way to work at the Anoka County Jail. An unknown dark colored […]

Read More

Bring Me The News is reporting: The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies was found dead inside his vehicle this week. Deputy Dallas Edeburn was found dead inside his vehicle on Monday. According to the preliminary autopsy report, no signs of trauma nor injuries were found…. According […]

Read More

From MSN-“We are deeply saddened to report that a correctional officer at the Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville, Oklahoma, has died from an injury sustained after an attack by an inmate earlier today,” the Oklahoma Department of Corrections said in a press release. A group of inmates were being returned […]

Read More

On the latest episode of “Liz Collin Reports,” Liz spoke with a close friend and former colleague of Kim Potter who’s been tirelessly advocating for her release from prison. Take a listen and see the devastating effect the Dante Wright/Kim Potter trial has had on the Brooklyn Center PD and […]

Read More

NYPOST– Three people, including an off-duty correction officer, were shot during a party at a Queens motorcycle club on Sunday night….The off-duty CO, David Donegan, allegedly spotted another man, Mark Gibbs, whip out a gun and shoot at a vehicle, according to police sources. Donegan returned fire, striking Gibbs three […]

Read More

MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Independence Day.Enjoy your 4th of July weekend.

The city of El Monte, CA announced Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana were killed in the line of duty. They were murdered by Justin William Flores who is accused of killing the two El Monte police officers Tuesday night. He had a previous strike conviction and received two […]

Read More

According to WCCO, Pennington County CO’s were assaulted by Eric Reinbold during an escape attempt. Reinbold is in custody after stabbing his wife to death. It all began during routine med rounds. See WCCO link HERE for full story

ATTENTION MNPEA MEMBERS! Starting at 8:00 a.m. today, the application for Front Line Worker Pay will become live. You have until July 22 to apply! All employers are obligated to post the application at your work place, and assist in the application process. Visit the attached link for more information. […]

Read More

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend.Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

MNPEA is proud to honor our Law Enforcement professionals during National Police week. Whether you are wearing Blue or Brown the badge separates you from the rest. Being a law enforcement officer is a difficult and dangerous job, even more so in today’s political climate. We appreciate all of you […]

Read More

Welcome Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office Jail Programmers.MNPEA looks forward to representing you.

Alpha News is reporting-“Flush with murder suspects, Ramsey County jail is running out of space.” Full Story

Correctional Officer staffing is at an all time low. Having weathered the Covid crisis they are now faced with extreme overtime. That leads to burnout and CO’s leaving the field at high rates. Many County Jails are offering higher raises than Police and Dispatch to stem the flow,but is that […]

Read More

MNPEA thanks our Correctional Officer members for their service. You walk the toughest beat, behind walls and out of sight. You served through civil unrest, Covid and massive overtime due to staff shortages. We salute you!

MNPEA would like to recognize all of the hard work and dedication of our 911 Telecommunicators. Almost every First Responder interaction starts with a call to 911 and the professionalism and cool head of a dispatcher. This National Telecommunicator week MNPEA thanks you for your service.

The Star Tribune is reporting that: “A Roseville police officer was taken to the hospital after being shot Tuesday evening, and a 53-year-old Roseville man was dead, Roseville police said in statements. A report of gunfire about 7:30 p.m. brought officers to a residential neighborhood near West Owasso Boulevard and […]

Read More

Minnesota is one of the States that taxes the pensions and Social Security of retirees. There are now some bills before the House and Senate that may change that. HF3902 and SF3538 would exempt the PERA pensions of Police, local Corrections and the MSRS pensions of State Patrol and State […]

Read More

httpss://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-highway-patrol-dashcam

COVINGTON, Va. – A Virginia police officer was shot and killed Monday at a gas station where he was responding to a “domestic situation” between two relatives, authorities said. Covington Police Officer Caleb Ogilvie, 35, was killed in a shootout with the suspect at the city’s Farm and Fuel gas […]

Read More

According to Alpha News: The Minneapolis Police Department only has 268 patrol officers, spread across five precincts and three shifts. FULL STORY-Alpha News