The New York Post is reporting: New York prison guards were ordered to immediately stop striking by a state judge Wednesday – after Gov. Kathy Hochul sued to halt the illegal work stoppages. State Supreme Court Justice Donna M. Siwek ruled the wildcat strikes by correction officers — which erupted Monday and […]
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NY State Prison on Lockdown, 3 CO’s injured
Fox News is reporting, A New York state prison was placed on lockdown after inmates attacked and injured three guards days after concerns of staffing shortages were reported. The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced that the Collins Correctional Facility in Erie County was placed […]
Congratulations Detention Deputy of the year!
MNPEA Congratulates Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy Abdiraman for being awarded Detention Deputy of the Year! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15qroFtZVg
US Border Patrol agent murdered
MNPEA is sad to report that a US Border Patrol Agent was murdered during a traffic stop at our Northern Border in Vermont. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman issued a statement saying the “incident is being swiftly investigated.” “Today, January 20, a Border Patrol agent assigned to the […]
Retirement Changes in 2025
Big retirement changes are taking place in 2025. First, as of January 1, 2025 all State and Local Corrections Officers are now recognized by the Federal Government and IRS as Public Safety Employees. The same designation as Police and Fire. It’s part of the Secure Act 2.0 passed in 2022. […]
Happy New Year
CO killed by inmate on Christmas day
MNPEA is sad to report an Ohio CO was killed by an inmate on Christmas Day at the Ross Correctional Institution, outside the city of Columbus. The slain guard has been identified as Officer Andrew Lansing. Our hearts and go to his family and fellow CO’s. Full story at Just […]
Biden takes CO killer off of death row
Joseph Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 inmates from Death to Life. Included was Anthony George Battle. He was sent to prison for rape and murder in 1987. Then in 1994 he killed a Georgia Correctional Officer with a hammer. He appealed the death sentence in 1999 and it […]
Merry Christmas
MNPEA wishes all of you a Merry Christmas!
Detention Officer murdered on duty
An inmate in Texas allegedly fatally attacked a detention officer on Monday afternoon as he was being escorted back to his cell. Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Brad Norman revealed that inmate Arron Semeion Thompson, 45, assaulted Isaiah Patrick Bias, 28, who had worked for the department for six years, […]
Bill to improve Social Security for law enforcement
There’s currently a bill to remove the WEP penalty for law enforcement officers and allow qualifying LEO’s to draw their Social Security without the WEP penalty. It has the support of the FOP and President elect Donald Trump. If passed this is good news for our Police and Sheriff’s Deputy […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Federal inmates attacking prison guards in nationwide trend
Fox News is reporting that Federal inmates attacking prison guards in nationwide trend as lawmakers propose their solution40% of Bureau of Prisons staff said they were sexually assaulted or harassed last year Full Story Fox News
Thank you Veterans
This Veterans day MNPEA thanks all of you who have served. Especially those who have continued their service in Public Employment. Even though many of you will be working on the Veterans Day Holiday we salute you.
Federal suit dropped against Trooper Londregan
We’re happy to report that the Federal Suit against Trooper Londregan has now been dropped. We wish the best for him going forward. This once again emphasizes the need for LEOs to have a legal plan that also covers Federal charges like MNPEA has. Full Story Alpha News
MNPEA welcomes Freeborn Co CO’s and Detectives
MNPEA Extends a big welcome to Freeborn County Corrections Officers. The Freeborn County jail is an ICE facility and we welcome you to our Corrections Community. MNPEA also welcomes Freeborn County licensed Detectives to the MNPEA fold!
Welcome Carver Co. Licensed Sergeants
MNPEA is proud to welcome on board the Carver County Licensed Sergeants.
2 officers shot in Des Moines Iowa
MNPEA wishes a full recovery to the 2 officers shot in Des Moines Iowa. KCCI is reporting-Two Des Moines police officers are in the hospital and a suspect is dead after an exchange of gunfire early Monday morning on the east side of Des Moines. FULL STORY
Thank you Meeker county SO
MNPEA thanks the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement that assisted Yellow Medicine County with their standoff at a rural farm in Clarkfield MN. According to Fox 9-“According to the Yellow Medicine County Sheriff’s Office, around 3:15 p.m. Saturday, they received a call for a welfare check on […]
Happy Labor Day!
MNPEA wishes all of you a happy Labor Day weekend and Labor Day.
Two CO tragedies
A Hubbard County Minnesota Corrections Officer was shanked. KROC is reporting that a news release published Monday by Hubbard County Sheriff Cory Aukes says the stabbing occurred on Aug. 7. Authorities say the officer was monitoring inmates while sitting at a desk in the housing unit of the Hubbard County Jail in Park […]
Happy Independence Day!
MNPEA wishes all of you a happy 4th of July Holiday. Especially all of you who will be working to make sure everyone else has a safe one.
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 […]