In 1984 President Reagan recognized the important work Correctional Officers perform and proclaimed National Correctional Officers Week. It’s just as true today as then for the brave men and women working law enforcement’s most dangerous beat. Out of sight you have worked in a dangerous environment of long hours, holidays […]
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More officers down
Fox News is reporting-Two deputies in North Carolina have died from their injuries suffered during a more than 13-hour-long standoff at a home near Boone, Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman confirmed Thursday morning.
Record number of police leaving
From The Blaze-More than 5,300 officers — or roughly 15% of the force — at the New York Police Department either retired or put in their papers to leave in 2020, the New York Post reported after reviewing department data. In Seattle “the number of officers decreased from 1,247 to […]
Thank you Dispatchers
Every April is NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK. Dispatchers/telecommunicators form an integral part of our public safety system. Dispatching police and fire, keeping people calm who are under terrible stress. Giving life saving advice to callers, among a host of other details. They work 24/7, 365 days a year and […]
Oklahoma CO held hostage
Yet another example of the dangers of working as a Correctional Officer. An Oklahoma CO was held hostage by inmates. Fortunately it ended well for the CO. CO’s do walk the most dangerous beat. Unarmed and out of sight. Fox News is reporting:An Oklahoma City corrections officer was taken to […]
Correctional Officer killed in Iowa Prison
Fox News is reporting, “An inmate at Anamosa State Penitentiary in Iowa attacked staff in the prison infirmary Tuesday, killing one correctional officer and a nurse, officials said. Security personnel responded to the attack shortly after 10 a.m. and restrained the inmate while staff attempted life-saving first aid on the […]
Officer Eric Talley
MNPEA mourns the loss of Officer Eric Talley. He gave his life protecting people at the mass shooting in Boulder Colorado at the Soopers grocery store. RIP warrior.
Happy National Law Enforcement Day
MNPEA salutes our Law Enforcement members on this National Law Enforcement Day.Thank you for putting on the uniform and doing the dangerous and necessary work, often with out thanks. We salute you.
Happy New Year 2021
MNPEA wishes all of you a happy, prosperous and safe New Year.
Merry Christmas!
MNPEA wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas!
FOP reporting 300 LEO’s shot in 2020!
The FOP is reporting that 300 Law Enforcement Officers have been shot in 2020! Be careful. FULL STORY
Happy Thanksgiving
MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving.We are thankful for your contributions to our society that make all of us safer. You have our backs, and MNPEA has yours.
Happy Veterans Day
Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service!
Vote on Nov. 3rd!
November 3rd is election Day. As we all know 2020 has seen unprecedented attacks on Law Enforcement. LEO’s have seen not only a lack of backing by their employers, but calls to defund and prosecutions for doing their jobs! MNPEA does not endorse candidates, but we encourage all of our […]
MNPEA condemns violence against law enforcement
The shooting of the 2 LA County Deputies is only the latest in a rash of violence against Law Enforcement officers and Corrections Officers. MNPEA condemns all violence against Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers and believes those who commit such acts should be prosecuted to the highest extent of the […]
Happy Labor Day
MNPEA wishes all of you and your families a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend. This is a day to honor American workers. MNPEA appreciates all of the hard and often dangerous work you do.Thank you!
Arrests of Rioters outside Hennepin County PSF
On the evening of 8/24/20 a large group gathered outside of the Hennepin County PSF. They became unruly, smashing windows and damaging property. 11 were arrested. We urge our Detention Deputy members to practice situational awareness both at, and traveling to and from work. MNPEA realizes these activists are often […]
MNPEA Update
It’s been a busy month since the 4th of July post. Numerous law enforcement officers have been shot, killed and assaulted. An off duty Corrections Officer was murdered in New York. Major cities have been defunding police departments and cutting officers. Criminals are being elevated to sainthood status and LEO’s […]
Happy Fourth of July!
MNPEA wishes everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Legislative Update
As many of you know there is a push to end the PELRA protections of Police officers, especially when it comes to discipline and dismissal. The Minnesota Legislature has adjourned without any new legislation regarding Law Enforcement. Unfortunately we do not believe this issue is over. We have been in […]
When an employer walks away
So what happens when an employer in the Public Sector refuses to negotiate with it’s Union Employees?? Under MN State Law that is an Unfair Labor Practice. “(5) refusing to meet and negotiate in good faith with the exclusive representative of its employees in an appropriate unit;” 179A.13 UNFAIR LABOR […]
PERA Funds are doing well
Many have been wondering how our pensions are doing with Corona and Civil unrest.They are doing well! Here’s PERA’s assessment:httpss://mnpera.org/news/pera-benefit-security/
THANK YOU
MNPEA thanks all of our LEO’s, CO’s and 911 dispatchers for all of the dangerous hard work and long hours you are putting in. While you work for the public, remember we work for you and support only you. You have our full backing and the full resources of the […]
MNPEA has your back
Anyone watching the local news knows the tragedy that has unfolded. A man lost his life and four police officers were terminated. The press and court of public opinion are against these officers. Yet the facts are not even in yet. One of the main reasons MNPEA formed and has […]
Happy Memorial Day
MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Memorial Day weekend.We appreciate all of our essential members who are working this Holiday weekend. Please take some time to remember those who gave their lives for our country.