C-Notes: November 15, 2024
Executive Director Report
The SRO Model Policy work is complete. The Stakeholder group has met five times over the past few months, and they developed a draft policy that was presented to the POST Board at their meeting last week. The MCPA proposed a few changes to the draft at last week's POST Board meeting. Thanks to POST Board Members Chief Stephanie Revering and Chief Scott Kent, those changes were adopted by the POST Board. All agencies that have SROs are required to adopt the model policy by September 1, 2025.
The new law also requires SROs to attend the basic SRO training through the MN School Safety Center or the National School Resource Officers Assn (NASRO) by September 1, 2025. Because the training is being updated to reflect new learning objectives, SROs who were training before September 1, 2025, must attend the training again by June 1, 2027.
I want to thank Eagan Police Chief Roger New for participating in the Model Policy Stakeholder group as the Representative of the MCPA. I would also like to thank Golden Valley PD Assistant Chief Rudy Perez for participating as the Representative of the National School Resource Officers Assn.
Thank you,
Jeff Potts
Executive Director
MCPA Hiring an Accreditation Specialist
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) is making significant strides in developing the Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MNLEAP). We anticipate launching MNLEAP in early 2025. Further details about the program and the application process will be shared soon.
MCPA is now hiring an Accreditation Specialist to support law enforcement agencies as they work towards achieving accreditation through MNLEAP. This role will play a key part in guiding agencies through the accreditation process and requirements while also supporting the MNLEAP Director and MCPA Executive Director in meeting both short-term and long-term program objectives.
If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please share this job posting with them.
NTN Expands Services and Opportunities for Retired Law Enforcement Chiefs
National Testing Network (NTN), a leading recruitment and testing firm, partners with public safety agencies nationwide to streamline candidate assessments for both entry-level and promotional processes. With over 35 years of experience and a network of more than 1,200 agencies—including 45 of the largest law enforcement agencies in the country—NTN has become a trusted resource for agencies seeking to enhance their hiring and promotional systems.
In Minnesota, NTN is actively expanding and seeks to add 1-2 part-time Senior Field Consultants (SFCs). These contract-based, flexible roles are ideal for retired law enforcement chiefs, who will serve as subject matter experts (SMEs) to advise new and existing clients on challenges and growth opportunities within their departments. SFCs will engage in discussions about department initiatives and share insights on how NTN can support agencies’ overall recruitment and hiring processes.
NTN offers a comprehensive range of services to its client agencies, including:
- Entry-level candidate recruitment and simulation testing
- Shelf-product and custom promotional exams
- Assessment Centers
- Background investigations
- Psychological evaluations
- Online recorded interviews
- Validation and job analysis services
For more information about the company, please visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Those interested in learning more about the SFC role or NTN’s national operations are encouraged to contact Tony Percich, NTN Vice President, at tonyp@nationaltestingnetwork.com.
Read the full letter from Tony Perchich.
U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act
On November 12, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Social Security Fairness Act – bipartisan legislation to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Currently, the WEP reduces the earned Social Security benefits of an individual who also receives a public pension from a job not covered by Social Security. Likewise, the GPO affects the spousal benefits of people who work as federal, state, or local government employees — including police officers, firefighters, and educators — if the job is not covered by Social Security. The GPO reduces by two-thirds the benefit received by surviving spouses who also collect a government pension — often offsetting benefits entirely.
The WEP currently impacts approximately 2 million Social Security beneficiaries, and the GPO impacts nearly 800,000 retirees.
The legislation still needs to be approved by the U.S. Senate. It currently has 62 cosponsors.
Leadership Academy
MCPA's Leadership Academy is a 3.5-day course for middle management/first-line supervisors in law enforcement.
There are just a few spots remaining for the December 10-13 Academy at Camp Ripley. Register now!
You can now also register for the May 19-22 Leadership Academy, also at Camp Ripley.
SAVE THE DATE: Peer Support Training Event
Minnesota Wild Law Enforcement Appreciation Night
Law Enforcement Appreciation Night with the Minnesota Wild!
Join us on December 3 at the Xcel Energy Center as we celebrate and support the brave men and women who protect and serve our communities. Watch the Wild take on the Canucks at 7 p.m. and take advantage of this special ticket pack offer!
Each ticket pack includes a Minnesota Wild Law Enforcement-branded T-shirt, and a portion of the proceeds will support the law enforcement community.
Learn more and get your tickets at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/LEA-41203VAN.
