Resources

Peer Support Standards and Training Guidelines

These guidelines and standards are intended to provide best practices and recommendations for forming and maintaining a peer support structure…

True North Constitutional Police Training

This online training program teaches Minnesota law enforcement officers to embrace constitutional principles in their policing.

PTSD and Mental Health Toolkit Portal

PTSD and other mental health conditions are treatable, and in many cases, preventable.

Published Apr 2, 2021.

Fair Labor Standards Act for Police and Fire Employees

 Information Memo

Learn about special issues in applying the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to police and fire employees.

Published Mar 3, 2021.

Police Officer Physical Abilities Test

Learn about a new abilities test for police officer candidates.

Published Feb 12, 2021.

Potential Infectious Disease Exposures in Municipal Operations

 Information Memo

Learn about infectious disease vaccinations for city workers, especially tuberculosis (TB) and how it spreads.

Published Jan 15, 2021.

Police Department Management and Liability Issues

 Information Memo

Understand special management challenges for city police department personnel.

Published Oct 28, 2020.

Planning for Critical Incident Responses

 Information Memo

Contains guidance for Minnesota law enforcement agencies on planning for and managing police actions resulting in death or serious injury.

Published Aug 22, 2020.

Opioid Epidemic Information and Resources

A listing of reliable resources created by organizations with expertise and experience in responding to the opioid epidemic.

PATROL—Peace officer Accredited TRaining OnLine

A program providing law enforcement agencies with extensive web-based courses to help cities reduce losses related to police liability.