Fox News is reporting: “City correction officers are so desperate to escape their jobs in the Big Apple’s jails that hundreds have recently joined the NYPD — even amid violent anti-cop protests and the progressive “defund the police” movement, The Post has learned.” Also in the article- “My last day I worked before I went on vacation, […]

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According to King5: Washington State CO, Gabe Forrest, 42, is the third Department of Corrections officer to die from COVID-19. The state considers his death a “line of duty” death. Rest in peace CO Forrest. Exposure to deadly disease is just another example of the hazards of Corrections work. FULL […]

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Have a happy 4th of July! “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the […]

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Sometimes all you have to do is read the Headline to see the eventual effect of negative treatment of Officers.

A Florida CO was beat unconscious by 2 inmates while searching a Quran for contraband during a routine search! httpss://www.corrections1.com/contraband/articles/2-fla-inmates-attack-co-who-tried-to-search-quran-for-contraband-3mO3A0sWYYfvVZAn/

Have a Happy Memorial Day weekend. Please take a moment to remember those who never returned home protecting our freedom. MNPEA also reminds you our legal plan protects you on and off duty! Be safe.

CO Joseph Gomm was beat to death with a hammer in 2018 in Stillwater Prison. The family has still not been compensated. The statute of limitations is coming fast and the family is threatening to sue. This is unconscionable, no CO or their family should be treated this way! httpss://kstp.com/news/family-of-murdered-minnesota-corrections-officer-gives-state-ultimatum/6116271/

It’s National Police Week. MNPEA recognizes there’s probably never been a more challenging time to be a Sheriff’s Deputy or Police Officer than now. Statistically the majority of the public wants more police, but there’s a very loud minority making it tough. Cries to defund the police, others wanting to […]

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See article with videohttpss://abc7.com/inmate-attacks-guard-downtown-los-angeles-jail-twin-towers-reception-center/10596023/

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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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.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.

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.

MNPEA wishes all of you a happy, prosperous and safe New Year.

MNPEA wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas!

The FOP is reporting that 300 Law Enforcement Officers have been shot in 2020! Be careful. FULL STORY

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. Thank you for your service!

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 […]

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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 […]

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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!