C-Notes: February 7, 2025
Executive Director Report
As of Wednesday night, the Minnesota House of Representatives reached a power-sharing agreement for the remainder of this year's legislative session and next year's legislative session. MCPA has been participating in hearings in the Senate for the past several weeks, but we can now begin the process of advancing our legislative priorities in the House. Earlier this week, Richfield Chief Jay Henthorne presented the MCPA legislative Priorities priorities to the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Golden Valley Assistant Chief Rudy Perez presented the current status of School Resource Officers to the Senate Education Policy Committee.
One of our top priorities this session is to extend the Philando Castile memorial training funds that come from POST. This is a 6 Million dollar annual appropriation that reimburses police agencies for mandated training. These funds are vitally important to all of your training budgets, and we know that if they are not extended, many agencies will struggle to meet the POST-mandated training requirements. As we work on this at the Capitol, it will also be very helpful if you can reach out to your local House Reps and Senators to let them know how important and valuable these funds are to your agencies.
Read this week's legislative update, and here is a link to the 2025 MCPA Legislative Agenda.
Thank you,
Jeff Potts
Executive Director
Attend the 2025 Executive Training Institute (ETI)
MCPA is excited to announce that registration is officially open for the 2025 Executive Training Institute. This year’s conference will take place at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN, a great venue in a beautiful city for learning and collaboration.
Join over 400 law enforcement leaders from across Minnesota to engage with peer and national experts, exchange insights, and explore innovative solutions to today’s most pressing challenges in policing. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Minnesota’s premier professional development event for law enforcement leaders.
Visit mnchiefs.org/events/eti-2025 to learn more and secure your spot today.
Peer Support Training
Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program Process and Standards Manual
MCPA announces the completion of the MNLEAP Process and MNLEAP Standards Manuals for the Minnesota Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (MNLEAP). Minnesota joins 42 other states with nationally recognized accreditation programs, and MNLEAP will soon be open for enrollment.
During the initiation phase, agencies will work with MNLEAP staff to determine next steps. Once enrolled, the MNLEAP Accreditation Specialist will guide agencies through the process and address any questions.
Accreditation offers numerous benefits, including increased public confidence, improved administrative and operational effectiveness, a structured self-assessment process, and national recognition of professionalism. It also helps agencies mitigate litigation risks and strengthen policy understanding.
Accreditation requires full agency commitment, with each agency progressing at its own pace. The program is built on national, state, and local standards that recognize law enforcement professionalism.
For MNLEAP Information and Enrollment materials, contact:
- Director of Accreditation Andy LeFevour (alefevour@eckberglammers.com)
- Accreditation Specialist Josh Potts (josh@mnchiefs.org)
2025 Membership Renewal Notices Sent
2025 membership renewal notices have been sent out and should already be in your inbox! Be sure to check your email for the renewal details.
You can also access your renewal information by visiting the Member Compass page of the MCPA website.
If you have any questions or concerns about your membership renewal, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@mnchiefs.org.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the MCPA!
Minnesota Wild Law Enforcement Appreciation Nights
The Minnesota Wild are partnering with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities. Join them at the Xcel Energy Center for two special games featuring a “THANK YOU” ticket offer on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
These nights are open to all local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, corrections officers, sheriffs, security professionals, public safety workers, first responders, and their families, as well as the general public.
Ticket packages range from $38 to $99 and include:
- A donation to both NLEOMF and LEMA.
- An exclusive opportunity to take a photo on the ice.
Order your tickets online at https://nleomf.org/event/minnesota-wild-law-enforcement-thank-you-offer.
For groups of 8 or more, contact Minnesota Wild Representative Karen Reisinger at 651-312-3486 or kreisinger@wild.com.