MNPEA News

National Police Week

MNPEA honors our hard working Law Enforcement Officers this National Police Week.Your dedication and hard work are so often overlooked, especially by a press that is often at odds with your mission. Thank you for keeping us safe around the clock, whether it’s responding to accidents, or a multitude of […]

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National Correctional Officers Week

This week is National Correctional Officers Week. MNPEA thanks all of you for your service. In normal times a CO’s job is tough. Arguably the toughest job in law enforcement. These days it’s even tougher. Besides the danger of working with inmates, now there’s the threat of a new disease. […]

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Thank you MNPEA essential workers!

MNPEA thanks all of our essential workers who have worked tirelessly during the Chinese Corona Virus crisis. Thank you Corrections Officers who are literally locked in with infected inmates. Thank you Deputies and Police for your response to every emergency, each one potentially a contact with the infected. Thank you […]

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MNPEA Here for You

MNPEA wants you to know we are here for you during this Corona Virus crisis. For Critical Incidents call: 651 287-8885  or 612 367-6673 Toll Free: 1-855 667-3211Calls will be answered 24 hours. We encourage all of our members to follow CDC Guidelines. Wash your hands. Stay home if you […]

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Sherburne County CO Assaulted-Hospitalized

ELK RIVER, Minn. (FOX 9) – A corrections officer is in the hospital after he was attacked by an inmate Tuesday in Elk River, Minnesota. According to the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Office, at about 11:33 a.m., a corrections officer was checking cells when he passed inmate Hakeem Alexander Coles, who […]

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Detention Deputy Dave General needs our help!

Dave General is a man of honor, integrity and respect. He is a husband, a father, a grandfather, an uncle, a military veteran and a friend. Through the course of Dave’s life he has given back to his country, his community and his family. With a genetic disorder such as […]

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MNPEA supports Waseca Officer Arik Matson

According to KSTP, Waseca Officer Arik Matson was shot in the head at 8 PM January 6th. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension confirmed 32-year-old Arik Matson was involved in a shooting incident just after 8 p.m. on the 900 block of Third Avenue Southeast.  FULL STORY He is currently […]

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Happy New Year

MNPEA wishes all of you a Happy New Year! We also want to remind you that MNPEA’s legal coverage is available on and off duty for you and your spouse, should you need it.

Why MNPEA has Lawyers

Whether a CO or an LEO, MNPEA has your back with on and off duty legal protection. Why? Here’s a perfect example. CBS News is reporting that over 25 “jail officers” in Baltimore have been charged with using excessive force. All were members of a tactical unit operating in four […]

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Happy Thanksgiving from MNPEA

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. We welcome and are thankful for all of the new groups this year. We look forward to those of you waiting to join in 2020 and will be watching your open windows.

MNPEA Dues locked through 2021

Just a reminder, MNPEA dues are locked at $39 a month through 2021. How does MNPEA keep the dues low? Easy, all of our dues go to members and legal for members. All dues stay in State and not one penny goes to political parties. All members have on and […]

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9/11/2019

Today is 9/11/19. Only 18 short years ago the United States of America was attacked by Islamic Terrorists flying planes full of our loved ones into the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon. Flight 93 fell short of it’s goal due to the bravery of it’s passengers. Brave first responders […]

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Hope everyone is having a great summer!

With the State Fair already here MNPEA hopes all of you are having a great summer. We’d also like to remind all of you that MNPEA’s dues are still unchanged! Since our inception in 2011, no dues increase and none coming in the foreseeable future.

Justice for Dispatcher Jenna Bixby

In 2018 Minneapolis 911 Dispatcher and MNPEA member Jenna Bixby was killed by a drunk driver. The drunk driver has been sentenced. We are thankful for the sentence and saddened by the loss of Jenna’s life. The Star Tribune is reporting : A minister and former college professor has been […]

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