MNPEA wants to thank all of our hard working CO’s along with all of our Federal and Local Law Enforcement partners.

KSTP Is reporting “Fight at Sherburne County Jail leaves 5 correctional officers hurt” MNPEA wishes our CO’s a speedy recovery. FULL STORY KSTP

MNPEA wishes you a Happy and Safe 2026!

MNPEA wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas!

The Brief -Minnesota sheriffs have issued a vote of no confidence in DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell.-Sheriffs cite arbitrary enforcement actions and lack of cooperation from the DOC.-The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association calls for Schnell’s resignation or removal by the governor. Full Story and Vote of No Confidence on Fox 9

GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Virginia Department of Corrections said they are mourning the line-of-duty death of a Corrections Officer following an attack by an inmate on Monday morning. According to VADOC, the attack occurred around 7:52 a.m. at River North Correctional Center in Independence. Three officers were injured […]

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The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office hired 99 Detention Deputies bringing the jail up to full staff and 28 licensed deputies. This brings the jail to fully staffed and should end the expense of annexing inmates to other jails. Full Story KSTP

6 Action News is reporting that “Questions remain after 5 officers shot, 3 fatally, while serving warrant in York County, Pa.” 3 officers were killed and 2 are in the hospital. Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen and we wish a full and speedy recovery to […]

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Wishing all of our members and their families a happy Labor Day weekend!

Our hearts go out to the victims and their families of the horrific shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and to the First Responders who had to work such a heart rending scene. There are no words that will suffice.

The ACLU is suing the Carver County Sheriff’s Office because they honored an ICE Detainer. An inmate was held for ICE after posting bail on local charges. This was common practice until a few years ago now it’s a source of litigation. MNPEA is watching to see how this is […]

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The HCSO is reporting they just hired almost 2 dozen new Detention Deputies! Welcome aboard new Detention Deputies. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19jYay9sFb/ Remember you have 24/7 on and off duty legal coverage when you are a MNPEA member.

10 people were arrested in Texas after an armed ambush on an ICE holding facility in Texas. Minnesota has a few facilities holding ICE inmates. If you are a Corrections Officer working there or another law enforcement Officer working or transporting there please watch your surroundings. There are people out […]

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MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Independence Day!

MNPEA welcomes the Nicollett General Group to our family.

The US Supreme Court just ruled against a disabled firefighter over reduced healthcare benefits for retirees! This a concerning ruling for any disabled retiree! FULL STORY USA Today

MNPEA thanks law enforcement for all of their hard work stemming from the shootings this past weekend. The murder of Rep Hortman and her husband and the shooting of Sen Hoffman and his wife led to a massive manhunt, which fortunately was successful in the suspects capture. Thanks to all […]

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MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy memorial Day weekend. We thank those of you who must work to keep us safe and urge everyone to remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

By the President of the United States of America  A Proclamation   On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor our brave officers who serve on the front lines to protect our families, safeguard our communities, and shoulder a burden of responsibility that most Americans cannot fathom.  This […]

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KARE 11 is reporting- WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — On Tuesday night, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. held its 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor 345 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.  The solemn event brought the total number of names etched into the memorial’s […]

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National Correctional Officer Week was first declared by Ronald Reagan May 4, 1987. This year National Correctional Officer Week also begins on May 4th. MNPEA honors all of our CO’s. This has been an especially trying year with multiple assaults and injuries as well as the difficult challenges of short […]

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