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FALL NEWSLETTER |
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Mark your calendars for the 2025 Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation Annual Benefit Luncheon on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
This event represents the Foundation’s greatest opportunity to raise awareness and crucial funds to support police departments throughout the state, strengthening the vital relationships and trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. |
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For sponsorship information, please contact Shanna Woodbury at 651-983-5651 or shanna@shannawoodburyconsulting.com |
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MCPF LAUNCHES 2024 COMMUNITY GRANT PARTNERSHIP CYCLE |
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Fall 2024 Community Partnership Grant Cycle! With $75,000 in available funding, this program aims to help Minnesota police departments strengthen community partnerships and build trust with the public.
Stay tuned for upcoming stories that highlight how agencies are working to create a brighter future throughout Minnesota! |
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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES, ONE GRANT AT A TIME
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The Owatonna Police Department won a 2024 LMC City of Excellence Award for Coptober, recognizing its positive impact on community relations. Generously funded by a MCPF grant, Coptober enhances awareness of community programs and exemplifies the positive impact of community engagement and collaboration.
This annual event allows students in grades five and under to interact with law enforcement through engaging activities like fingerprinting and learning about crime scene evidence processing. Visit the video linked below to learn more about Coptober and the LMC City of Excellence Award. |
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MCPF OFFERS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING |
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MCPF provides $10,000 in scholarship funding to the Minnesota Chapters of the National Black Police Association and the Latino Police Officers Association to help advance their Law Enforcement Student Scholarship Programs. Both organizations are vital in promoting educational opportunities for aspiring law enforcement professionals from underrepresented communities. By supporting their scholarship programs, we are enhancing access to education and fostering a more inclusive police force that reflects the diverse communities throughout Minnesota. |
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MCPF BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHT - CINDY McCLEARY |
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We are honored to highlight Cindy McCleary, Vice President, Managing Principal at LEO A DALY, as an esteemed member of our Board of Directors.
Cindy's experience is personal, having grown up in a law enforcement family, she saw firsthand the pride for service and weight willingly carried by first responders. Her role with MCPF is driven by a desire to show appreciation for the service of first responders and to assist their families, support officers' continued growth, and to be an advocate for the positive impact they make in our communities.
Passionate about the mission of MCPF, Cindy emphasizes the importance of supporting those who dedicate their lives to serving others, often at personal cost. She is committed to ensuring that the foundation provides critical resources for community engagement, and trust-building initiatives in areas where funding can be limited and to support continued leadership development. Through MCPF, she aims to foster broad support for law enforcement agencies, enhancing their efforts to build meaningful relationships within their communities.
“Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation is instrumental in driving positive change in police-community relations, guided by leaders who are committed to making a difference across Minnesota.” - Cindy McCleary
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FOLLOW MCPF SOCIALS TO STAY UP TO DATE! |
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Let's advance high quality, effective policing and strengthen police-community relations in Minnesota TOGETHER. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WEAR THE BADGE TO SHOW YOU STAND BEHIND IT. |
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Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation 803 Old Highway 8 NW, Suite 1 New Brighton, MN 55112 |
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Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Federal Tax ID #27-0833763 |