MNPEA is sad to report that 2 Wisconsin Police Officers were killed during a traffic stop this Easter weekend .ABC 13 is reporting that, “Two Wisconsin police officers were killed on Saturday following a shootout with a suspect during a traffic stop in Cameron, according to the Wisconsin Department of […]

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MNPEA wishes everyone a Happy Easter!

MNPEA testified against this bill. KMSP Channel 9 just covered this. MNPEA opposes these changes. httpss://www.fox9.com/news/former-first-responders-worry-bill-to-reform-disability-benefits-could-jeopardize-livelihoods

On March 20th MNPEA President Dave Deal testified at the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement opposing HF 1234. Watch Dave at the 39:09 mark and the following very important testimony of Samantha Steward right after Dave.

AN Oak Park Heights MCF Corrections Officer was severely injured after being assaulted by an inmate that refused to return to his cell. KMSP 9 is reporting, “The injured officer was transported to Regions Hospital for treatment. She suffered significant damage to her right eye and multiple facial fractures. The […]

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WCCO is reporting that six correctional officers were injured in separate incidents at Stillwater Prison and Oak Park Heights. Short staffing continues to be a problem at Minnesota Jails and Prisons. httpss://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/6-staff-members-injured-in-2-separate-assaults-at-stillwater-oak-park-heights-prisons/

MNPEA stands with White Bear Lake Police Officer Ryan Sheak and all of the WBL Officers involved in the incident where Officer Sheak was shot. We wish him a speedy and full recovery. MNPEA is honored to represent such fine Officers. httpss://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/bca-2-white-bear-lake-officers-fired-back-at-suspect-accused-of-shooting-officer-ryan-sheak/

2 McCleod County Sheriff’s Deputies were shot while serving a warrant in Winsted Minnesota. We are happy to report they were released from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We wish them a speedy recovery. Full story on KSTP here: httpss://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/standoff-in-winsted-ends-after-man-found-dead-in-home/

The new Minnesota Legislature is in session. There are Bills that have been introduced to exempt Public Employee Pensions and Social Security from State Income Tax. Hard working LEO’s and CO’s shouldn’t be double taxed when they retire after years of public service. These are the Bills. We encourage you […]

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November 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. MNPEA wants to extend our thanks and appreciation for all of our Law Enforcement members. You work a dangerous and often thankless job. We take this day to extend our thanks and appreciation for you.

The NY Post is reporting: A California sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty by a career criminal who was then shot dead by police following a wild car chase Thursday, officials said. Isaiah Cordero, a deputy with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, was gunned down by William […]

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MNPEA wishes you a Happy New Year.

MNPEA wishes all of you and your families a Merry Christmas!

Minnesota has a $17.6 billion surplus. Up from last year’s surplus of about $7 billion!MNPEA believes all Public Employees are overtaxed! There should be no State income Tax on your Pension and no State income tax on your Social Security. Our neighbor to the West, South Dakota does not tax […]

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MNPEA wishes all of you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!

To all who served a heartfelt thank you!Happy Veterans Day

Being a Correctional Officer is a dangerous job worked out of sight and mind. Most assaults on CO’s never make the news. Here’s a couple that have. Inmate Stabs Rikers Correction Officer 15 Times in ‘Callous’ Attack: Officials This was an assault on a female CO-DYS acknowledges error, says corrections […]

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Minneapolis 911 is offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to attract new 911 operators. Details Here-httpss://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minneapolis-launches-incentive-program-to-recruit-911-dispatchers/ This is a MNPEA represented position! Those interested in applying can learn more HERE.

It’s 9/11. Twenty One years ago our nation was attacked.Thousands of citizens and many First Responders including 60 police officers and 343 Firefighters lost their lives that day. Never Forget!

MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy Labor Day Weekend. A special thanks to our Correctional Officers and LEO’s who will be working the Holiday weekend keeping us safe.

The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office is reporting: We remember Anoka County Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy Richard Legler. During the early morning hours on Saturday, August 9, 1986, Richard Legler and fellow Detention Deputy Anthony Hesch, were on their way to work at the Anoka County Jail. An unknown dark colored […]

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Bring Me The News is reporting: The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies was found dead inside his vehicle this week. Deputy Dallas Edeburn was found dead inside his vehicle on Monday. According to the preliminary autopsy report, no signs of trauma nor injuries were found…. According […]

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From MSN-“We are deeply saddened to report that a correctional officer at the Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville, Oklahoma, has died from an injury sustained after an attack by an inmate earlier today,” the Oklahoma Department of Corrections said in a press release. A group of inmates were being returned […]

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On the latest episode of “Liz Collin Reports,” Liz spoke with a close friend and former colleague of Kim Potter who’s been tirelessly advocating for her release from prison. Take a listen and see the devastating effect the Dante Wright/Kim Potter trial has had on the Brooklyn Center PD and […]

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