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.
MNPEA News
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 […]
MNPEA Stands with MN State Trooper Ryan Londregan
MNPEA stands with Minnesota State Trooper Ryan Londregan as well as all police and CO’s being unfairly targeted for protecting the public.
Happy New Year
Have a Happy 2024!
Hennepin County Detention Deputy Go Fund Me
Brooklyn Park man brutally beaten was an off duty Hennepin County Detention Deputy.From KSTP TV: “A Brooklyn Park man is now out of the hospital after he was nearly killed in a brutal attack earlier this month. Devon Gray, 23, suffered severe injuries after he was beaten with a metal bat […]
Merry Christmas!
MNPEA wishes all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Happy Thanksgiving!
MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!
Hennepin County Detention Deputy Assaulted
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities are investigating after a deputy was assaulted by an inmate at Hennepin County Jail. The county attorney’s office said the incident happened at about 4:20 p.m. Tuesday. Few details were immediately available but the deputy was taken to Hennepin Healthcare’s emergency room, and was treated for his […]
Thoughts and prayers to Deputy Wolfe and his family.
Waseca County Sheriff’s Office & Emergency Management Our deepest sympathy goes out to Deputy Scott Wolfe whose son, Sgt. Cade M. Wolfe, was killed during a military training mission over the Mediterranean Sea Friday evening. We are all wishing Scott and his family comfort and peace during this difficult time. […]
Happy Veterans Day
To all who served MNPEA says Thank You!
National First Responders Day
October 28th is National First Responders Day. MNPEA salutes and thanks all of our First Responders. Thank you for making our lives safer.
5 Officers Shot Princeton MN
MNPEA wishes the officers a speedy recovery. FOLEY, Minn. (AP) — Five drug task force officers were shot and wounded Thursday while serving a search warrant near the Minnesota city of Princeton and a suspect was arrested, authorities said. Benton County Sheriff Troy Heck said at a news conference that […]
Legal issues for LEO’s
MNPEA provides legal coverage for our members. During the routine course of your duties you may suddenly find yourself in legal jeopardy. These next two articles show recent issues for local police. The first shows the dangers of being an SRO in light of the new Use of Force Law […]
MNPEA Remembers 9/11
22 years ago our Nation suffered a horrific attack. Thousands of people were murdered by terrorist. Hundreds of our fellow brother and sister, first responders, police and fire gave their lives trying to save others. We mourn their loss and celebrate their bravery.WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
Happy Labor Day
MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Labor Day weekend. A special thanks to those of you who will be working it.