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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Happy Labor Day Weekend
MNPEA wishes all of you a very Happy Labor Day weekend. Thank you for your long hours and hard work.
Trouble on Rikers Island. CO’s Attacked!
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 Legal News!
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. […]
Changes to MNPEA website
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.
Minnesota has highest assaults on Police Officers
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. […]
Murdered CO Gomm’s family forced to sue
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 […]
NY Correction Officers quitting in droves!
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, […]
CO dies after Covid 19 Exposure
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 […]
Happy 4th of July!
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 […]
The Headline says it all
Sometimes all you have to do is read the Headline to see the eventual effect of negative treatment of Officers.
Florida CO beat during cell search!
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/
Happy Memorial Day
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.
Gomm family still not compensated
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/
National Police Week 2021
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 […]
LA Female CO viciously attacked!
See article with videohttpss://abc7.com/inmate-attacks-guard-downtown-los-angeles-jail-twin-towers-reception-center/10596023/
National Correctional Officers Week
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 […]
More officers down
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.
Record number of police leaving
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 […]
Thank you Dispatchers
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 […]
Oklahoma CO held hostage
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 […]
Correctional Officer killed in Iowa Prison
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 […]
Officer Eric Talley
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.
Happy National Law Enforcement Day
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.
Happy New Year 2021
MNPEA wishes all of you a happy, prosperous and safe New Year.