C-Notes: October 16, 2024
Executive Director Report
I want to remind all MCPA member agencies of an excellent funding opportunity from the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF). Applications are now open for the 2024 Community Partnerships Grant Program, with $75,000 in total funding available to support initiatives aimed at fostering stronger relationships between police departments and their communities.
This grant is a great resource for agencies looking to enhance community engagement through impactful projects, events, or programs. Whether your department is planning to launch new outreach initiatives or expand ongoing efforts, this funding can significantly help in promoting trust, transparency, and engagement within your community.
Even if your agency received a Community Partnerships Grant in 2023, you are still eligible to apply for the 2024 funding. This is an opportunity to build upon past successes or develop new ideas for community engagement.
All grant submissions must focus on key areas such as building relationships, trust, and partnerships with the communities you serve. The deadline to apply is November 4, 2024, and applications can be submitted online. Visit mnchiefs.org/community-grants to learn more and apply. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Acacia Huss-Zirzow or me directly.
Thank you,
Jeff Potts
Executive Director
Leadership Academy
MCPA's Leadership Academy is a 3.5-day course for middle management/first-line supervisors in law enforcement.
There are just eight spots remaining for the December Leadership Academy! Register now for the December 10-13 Academy at Camp Ripley.
You can now also register for the May 19-22 Leadership Academy, also at Camp Ripley.
MAWP Award Submissions
The annual Minnesota Association of Women Police (MAWP) conference is May 5-7, 2025. At each conference, the organization recognizes females nominated for various awards by their departments. They encourage you to nominate your female staff for their hard work.
The following are the award categories:
- Office of the Year
- Leadership Award
- Medal of Valor Award
- Excellence in Service Award
- Community Service Award
- Excellence in Performance Award
- Melissa Schmidt Community Service Award
- Excellence in Support Award
- Carolen Daily Mentoring Award
- Recognition of Heritage Award
To learn more about the conference and the awards, please read this letter from MAWP President Debra Ocloo.
Help the Minnesota Wild Honor Outstanding Law Enforcement Professionals
The Axtell Group is collaborating with the Minnesota Wild to honor outstanding law enforcement professionals at 20 of their home games this season. We are still seeking nominations for sworn police who have made notable contributions recently or in the past, including:
- Officer, deputy, or trooper of the year award winners
- Life-saving award recipients
- Individuals with strong community connections
- Those who work quietly behind the scenes to ensure community safety
This is a wonderful chance to recognize someone from your organization for their exceptional work.
The Minnesota Wild will honor these individuals with:
- Two tickets to an upcoming home game (based on availability, possibly one or two more)
- Recognition on the big scoreboard during a break in the first-period action
- An opportunity for your agency to highlight the honor on social media
If you have someone in mind, please email stormewdunn@
Minnesota Wild Law Enforcement Appreciation Night
Ticket packages range from $36 to $48 to $126, and $5 from each ticket will be donated to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. Each ticket package also includes a Minnesota Wild Law Enforcement T-Shirt.