Attorneys for the city of Chicago on Wednesday withdrew a lawsuit against the rank-and-file police officers’ union after its fiery first-term president encouraged officers to defy Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 president John Catanzara had been outspoken against the mandate, which required all […]

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Saint Paul Mayor Carter is set to fire 100 officers over the Vaccine Mandate. According to an American Experiment article, “The St. Paul police union’s lawsuit argues that the vaccine requirement amounts to a new condition for employment that was not negotiated with the union. It is asking a judge […]

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MNPEA wishes all of our members and families a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Thank you Veterans for your service.Have a Happy Veterans Day!

In a small victory for the Chicago police union, Cook County Judge Raymond Mitchell ordered the arbitrary deadline for Chicago police officers to get vaccinated to be suspended until the two parties are able to reach a deal within the framework of the labor agreement between the city and the […]

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US prisons face staffing shortages as corrections officers quit in droves amid COVID-19-Fox News

FOX 9 is reporting: MOUNDS VIEW – Multiple agencies are on the scene of an incident in Mounds View where witnesses say a person shot at a law enforcement officer in a squad car, who then used his squad car to push the person into a fence. FULL STORY with […]

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Renowned Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tamburino wrote an excellent article on the unintended consequences of Ramsey County Attorney John Choi’s decision not to prosecute routine traffic stops. This is recommended reading! FULL STORY MNPEA is proud to announce our professional association with Attorney Joseph Tamburino

20 years ago today terrorist flew planes into our buildings. In one of America’s darkest hours our first responders shined bright. Never forget the evil, never forget the heros.

A ‘routine’ traffic stop turned deadly when a man opened fire on Florida Deputies during a traffic stop. The Brevard County Sheriff backed his men saying, “Let there be no doubt, this individual got exactly what he deserved,” the sheriff said. “And to those out there that might be foolish […]

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MNPEA wishes all of you a very Happy Labor Day weekend. Thank you for your long hours and hard work.

Rikers Island inmates are filmed punching, kicking and stomping on guards in violent compilation video as staff say work is ‘unbearable’ and Bill de Blasio is blasted for breaking promise to close infamous jail FULL STORY

MNPEA is proud to announce that Joe Ditsch and Alec Rolain, Attorneys at law, will now be our full time in-house legal consul! These proven top notch attorneys strengthen what MNPEA does and now having them in-house brings more dedicated representation for our members moving forward in the 21st Century. […]

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MNPEA will be updating this website between now and the end of the year. We will look forward to having an updated way to keep you informed.

Fox News is reporting: Minnesota saw the highest number of murders on record in 2020, as well the most assaults against police officers in the line of duty ever recorded within a one-year period, according to the annual uniform crime report released by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Tuesday. […]

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3 years ago Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm was murdered in the line of duty at Stillwater Prison. Beat to death with a hammer. Minnesota lawmakers failed to approve a $3 million settlement with the Gomm family. They are now suing MINNCOR industries for $50,000. According to the StarTribune: The suit […]

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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/