The Minneapolis Police Department has all ready stepped off in this direction by involvement, participation and support of the Edison High School SLC (small learning center) in public service which exposes and trains Minneapolis high school students in the areas of law enforcement, education, public works, fire fighting, etc. In additional the MPD is has an Explorer's group (law enforcement exposure, open to Minneapolis youth from 15-21). Both programs always welcome community involvement and support, and are a way of "home growing" to the police department - but as Lt. Reinhardt pointed out earlier, it takes years and continued dedication and commitment to the endeavor of recruitment for "community police."
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Nelson Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:53 AM To: Reinhardt, G; [email protected] Subject: Re: [Mpls] An additional comment to the PCRC review of the PS &RS/schools > Greg Reinhardt > Excelsor wrote > Because an applicant must have licensure from the MN POST Board (Police > Officer Standards and Training) or reciprocity from the military/or > another state, Law enforcement classes must be from one of the > college/schools approved by the Minnesota Professional Peace Officer > Education Program. See the list at MN POST website > http://www.dps.state.mn.us/newpost/PPOE%20Programs.htm. > > To increase the number of Minneapolis residents, have the Legislature > exempt the city of Minneapolis from State POST Board requirements. A neat > trick if you can do it and a step backwards in employment standards. OR Start recruiting in all the high schools and set up a scholarship fund to send graduates to college for training and licensing with the agreement that they will serve on the Minneapolis Police Department for 5 years after graduation. A mini form of ROTC, if you will. That way you get a police force with ties to the community and you don't have to bend any rules or change state law. Steve Nelson Willard Hay REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
