MNPEA News

5 officers shot serving a warrant in PA

6 Action News is reporting that “Questions remain after 5 officers shot, 3 fatally, while serving warrant in York County, Pa.” 3 officers were killed and 2 are in the hospital. Our hearts go out to the families of the fallen and we wish a full and speedy recovery to […]

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Tragedy at Annunciation Church

Our hearts go out to the victims and their families of the horrific shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and to the First Responders who had to work such a heart rending scene. There are no words that will suffice.

ACLU sues Carver County Sheriff’s Office

The ACLU is suing the Carver County Sheriff’s Office because they honored an ICE Detainer. An inmate was held for ICE after posting bail on local charges. This was common practice until a few years ago now it’s a source of litigation. MNPEA is watching to see how this is […]

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Hennepin County Hires New Detention Deputies

The HCSO is reporting they just hired almost 2 dozen new Detention Deputies! Welcome aboard new Detention Deputies. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19jYay9sFb/ Remember you have 24/7 on and off duty legal coverage when you are a MNPEA member.

Ambush on ICE Facility

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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’ […]

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