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Officer Jamal Mitchell Memorial Service
Source Fox 9– MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A public safety memorial service will be held for Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell on Tuesday at Maple Grove Senior High School. FOX 9 will broadcast the entire memorial service, as well as stream the memorial service on FOX LOCAL, FOX9.com, YouTube and in the player above so the public can […]
Charges dropped against Trooper Londregan
Sunday night Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarity dropped the charges against Trooper Londregan. He had been charged by her office with shooting a man who was fleeing in a car with both him and his partner hanging from the doors. Numerous use of force experts said his actions were justified […]
RIP Hero Jamal Mitchell
This is a follow up to yesterdays sad news of an officer killed in Minneapolis. He has been identified as 28 year old Jamal Mitchell. In the recent past he received an award for entering a burning building and rescuing an elderly couple. Law enforcement has truly lost a hero […]
Minneapolis Police shot-breaking news
This is breaking news. KSTP is reporting: 1 officer dead, another hospitalized, multiple civilians hurt after shooting in Minneapolis We are monitoring this sad situation our thoughts and prayers go out to the dead and wounded officers as well as all the injured. Full Story and video
Happy Memorial Day
Take time to honor those who gave all. Happy Memorial Day
Police Memorial Day- May 15
May 15th is Police Memorial Day. Police officers from across Minnesota are standing in silent vigil for 24 hours at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday as part of the state’s ceremonies for Peace Officer Memorial Day. In all, 306 officers have died in the line of duty in Minnesota. This […]
Police Officers assaulted in Blaine, another day at the office
Fox 9 is reporting that a brawl broke out at a Carnival at Northtown Mall in Blaine leaving one officer with a concussion. Officers can be seen on video trying to break up a fight amongst teens only to be assaulted themselves. Sadly this is just another day at the […]
National Police Week
May 12-18 is National Police Week. MNPEA takes the time to thank all of our Police and Sheriff’s Deputies who everyday put on the uniform, don the badge, strap on the gun and go out to protect us. These days it’s often a dangerous and thankless job. But as the […]
Final Post National Correctional Officer Week
This is our last post for National Correctional Officer Week. MNPEA thanks and congratulates all of our Correctional Officers for their service, especially those that gave their lives in the line of duty. We also thank and have not forgot those that have gone out on a duty disability. While […]
How dangerous is Correctional Officer work?
For day 3 of National Correctional Officer week we’d like to remind everyone of just how dangerous Correctional Officer work is. This story is from just a few months ago. It documents a brutal attack on a Hennepin County Detention Deputy and discusses several other assaults on CO’s. MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities […]
CO’s, will you make it to 60?
This is day 2 of National Correctional Officers Week. There is much talk about the 55 retirement age for CO’s. This article shares the reasons for the shorter life expectancy of CO’s and the need for an early retirement. Will You Make to 60? Many CO’s Don’t
Happy National Correctional Officer Week
In 1984 President Ronald Reagan declared the first full week in May as National Corrections Officer week. Here’s the proclamation: By the President of the United States of AmericaA Proclamation Correctional officers have the difficult and often dangerous assignment of ensuring the custody, safety and well-being of the over 600,000 […]
Telecommunicators Week
April 14-20 is National Telecommunicators week. MNPEA thanks all of our 911 Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for their part in public safety. Almost every emergency response begins with a call to 911. Thank you.
Two Hennepin County Deputies shot
Two Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies were shot today attempting to make a felony warrant arrest. The suspect is dead and the Deputies are expected to recover. Full Story Fox 9 MNPEA wishes the Deputies a full and speedy recovery.
Corrections 2.2% Multiplier makes Omnibus Bill
MNPEA is happy to report that the Bill to increase the multiplier for high 5 for CO’s in the PERA Correctional Plan has made it into the Omnibus Bill. This is something MNPEA has supported! HF 4081 (Stephenson); SF 4092 (Gustafson): PERA Correctional; Benefit multiplier increase from 1.9% to 2.2% […]
Officer Diller laid to rest
NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was laid to rest yesterday (full story NY Post). Just 31 and gunned down by another career criminal. Our hearts go out to him and his family.
Welcome Nicollet County Probation
MNPEA welcomes Nicollet County Probation. Congratulations on your first MNPEA Contract!
MNPEA asks why no hearing on CO seat on PERA Board
There’s been a Bill sitting with the Pension Commission that will add a Correctional Officer seat to the PERA Board, HF4342. It has a Senate companion, SF4464. That used to be enough to give the Bill a hearing with the Pension Commission. On April 2nd the Pension Board is even […]
MNPEA support for 2.2% for CO’s
MNPEA supports an increase in the years of service for CO’s from 1.9 to 2.2%.
Support Bill for CO seat on PERA
There’s a Bill to get a Corrections Officer seat on the PERA Board. MNPEA supports this. It is HF4342 and SF4464. For this to happen it needs a hearing by the Pension Commission. Please contact Committee Chair, Rep. Her at Phone 651-296-8799 E-mail: rep.kaohly.her@house.mn.gov And the Vice chair on the […]
MNPEA supports Bill to increase retirement multiplier
There’s a Bill HF4081 and SF4092 “Increasing the multiplier used to calculate the annuity amount; increasing employee and employer contribution rates.”
Burnsville First Responders Memorial Service
MNPEA bids farewell to the Burnsville First Responders who gave their lives in service to their community. RIP Heroes. FULL SERVICEhttpss://www.fox9.com/news/burnsville-shooting-memorial-service-streaming
MNPEA supports Discipline Procedures Act
MNPEA supports a Discipline Procedures Act for Corrections Officers that is the same as that for Police.
2 officers, 1 firefighter killed in Burnsville MN
Fox 9- BURNSVILLE, Minn. (FOX 9) – Several Burnsville police officers were shot — at least two officers and one firefighter/paramedic were killed — while responding to a domestic call on Sunday morning. A suspect shot at police at a home on the 12600 block 33rd Avenue South before 6 […]