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MCPA in the News and media releases:

MCPA RELEASE: Statement on Forest Lake City Council’s vote to contract law enforcement services

MCPA RELEASE: Plymouth Police Department and two officers recognized for Bravery and Innovation by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association

Albert Lea Tribune: AL PD presented with Excellence in Innovation

WJON: Body Cameras Debated at Chiefs Conference

WCCO: Chiefs Present Falconer with Officer of the Year

MCPA RELEASE: Chiefs host statewide conference focused on improving community relations and maintaining officer morale

MCPA RELEASE: Chiefs proudly present Excellence in Innovation Award at ETI 2017

MCPA RELEASE: Chiefs present Sen. Ron Latz with Inaugural Legislator Recognition Award
For his leadership in devising and implementing solutions to several critical public safety issues during the 2015 legislative session, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) presented Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-St. Louis Park) with its first-ever Legislator Recognition Award

MCPA RELEASE: Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association's statement on body-worn camera legislation
We support the legislative effort and specifically Rep. Cornish’s bill to clarify the data collected by police body-worn cameras...

MCPA RELEASE: Sen Latz’s automatic license plate reader legislation appropriately balances privacy and public safety
The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association (MCPA) is grateful for Senator Ron Latz's leadership in crafting legislation (SF86) governing law enforcement’s use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that appropriately balances privacy and public safety.