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 […]
MNPEA News
Happy Independence Day!
MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Independence Day!
Welcome Nicollet County General Group
MNPEA welcomes the Nicollett General Group to our family.
Supreme Court-Major Disability Ruling
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
Thank You Law Enforcement
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 […]
Happy Memorial Day
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.
President Trump’s Proclamation Police Week
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 […]
3 MN officers added to the National Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Memorial
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 […]
National Police Week
3 Virginia State CO’s stabbed by MS 13
National Correctional Officer Week
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 […]
Detention Deputy back after major assault
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Hennepin County jail deputy is fortunate to be alive and back at work after surviving a brutal assault on the job. Deputy Matthew Durette was attacked by an inmate while removing his handcuffs following a November 2023 court hearing. This week, Deputy Durette provided a victim impact statement […]
Sen. Frentz add CO Bill to the Pension Omnibus
Chairman Frentz, MNPEA is asking you to bring to bring to a vote SF1556 and HF708 and add them to the Pension Omnibus Bill. It will add PERA Corrections Officers to the PERA Board. Corrections Officers deserve a seat on the PERA Board and it is cost neutral. MSRS CO’s […]
Telecommunicators week 2025
April 13 begins National Telecommunicator week this year. MNPEA thanks our 911 Dispatchers and Telecommunicators for the important lifesaving service you provide.
Hennepin County Detention Deputy Assaulted and PERA news
Hennepin County Jail deputy assaulted by inmate, sources sayThe deputy, who has not been publicly named at this point, suffered a concussion, a broken nose and other injuries but is expected to recover. Full Story Alpha News MNPEA hopes for a full recovery for our Detention Deputy. In other news […]
Proudly representing County, Municipal and Local employees
MNPEA is proud to represent County, Municipal and Local Public Employees. We thank you for your hard work and service and are thankful and proud to represent you. Thank you for choosing MNPEA! (MNPEA does not represent State Employees)
PERA publishes changes to PERA Correctional Plan
MNPEA thanks MNCORA for pushing PERA to finally publish the changes to the PERA Correctional Plan that took place January 1, 2025 regarding the change in status by the Federal Government recognizing Correctional Officers as Public Safety Employees, the same as Police and Fire.
Officer killed in Pennsylvania shootout
YORK, Pa. — A man armed with a pistol and carrying zip ties entered a Pennsylvania hospital’s intensive care unit on Saturday and took staff members hostage before he was killed by police in a shootout that also left an officer dead, authorities said. Three staffers at UPMC Memorial Hospital, […]
Two Virginia Beach Officers killed
3WKTR is reporting: Two Virginia Beach police officers killed in shooting Friday night; no active threat VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two Virginia Beach police officers were killed in a shooting that began as a traffic stop late Friday night, police confirmed to WTKR News 3 Saturday morning. FULL STORY Our […]
Another NY Prison inmate take over!
Fox News is reporting: Inmates takeover another New York prison, all visits canceled day after Gov. Hochul deploys National Guard The decision comes one day after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order activating members of the New York National Guard to help ‘ensure safety and security at correctional facilities’ […]
NY Corrections Officers on strike!
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 […]
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. […]