Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis

The POFM is pleased the MPD contract was approved today. The approval process for the police contract has been unlike any other City contract. The men and women of the MPD have gone too long without a contract. They have gone far too long for competitive wages. They have waited far too long for council approval. We believe this contract will help MPD recruit and retain officers and help rebuild the MPD.

We would like to thank the community for their support of the MPD and for their support of the contract. We appreciate those who took the time to show up at the AEO meetings and those who contacted their City Council members to voice their support.

Let's help support an amazing organization! Soldiers 6 is having their largest event of the year on Saturday, July 27th at the Inver Grove Heights Armory!

We are so proud of Celly! Thanks so much to Trainer Bonnie and Soldiers 6 for all the support that was provided throughout his journey! 💙 🐕

Twins memorialize fallen Minneapolis PD officer during pregame ceremony In a heartfelt ceremony on Wednesday night, the Minnesota Twins remembered fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell – at a game he was meant to be at.

We just received notification that Council person Wonsley has cancelled the meeting tomorrow citing lack of a quorum. Attached is her letter:

“Dear community,

The city and the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM) reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement for the Minneapolis police contract. I chair the Administration and Enterprise Oversight (AEO) Committee, which includes oversight and approval of all the city's labor contracts.

I know that the police contract is extremely important to many residents because of its impacts on the city’s overall public safety system, police recruitment and retention efforts, police accountability, and budgetary impacts. My goal was to ensure that the AEO Committee meetings created ample time for Council Members to discuss the contract with city staff and experts in public, as well as provide accessible opportunities for community members to learn about the contract and share their thoughts.

Unfortunately, earlier this afternoon I was alerted that the AEO Committee would not have enough members to meet quorum tomorrow morning, where we were scheduled to receive presentations on the contract and hear public comment. This means the AEO Committee meeting tomorrow will not have enough members to conduct committee business and the meeting must be canceled.

To accommodate this last-minute news, the schedule for the contract will move forward as follows:

*AEO Meeting June 18th at 10am: Canceled due to the lack of a quorum
*Adjourned AEO Meeting on June 25th at 5pm will have the full agenda. This will include:

Presentation by city staff on the police contract
Presentation by Minneapolis for a Better Police Contract
Public comment. Each testifier will be given two minutes each to share their comments about the police contract with the Committee.
Testimony will likely begin closer to 6pm and members of the public are welcome to arrive at any time to listen and/or testify.
Public comment can be submitted in writing at any time to [email protected]

I am also working to provide an additional public comment period before the contract appears on the Council agenda for final approval on June 27th, and will share updates.

I hope to see many of you on June 25th at 5pm at the Temporary Council Chambers in the Public Service Center (250 S 4th St. Room 350)

Sincerely,

Council Member Robin Wonsley”

*Update - tomorrow’s meeting has been cancelled

VERY IMPORTANT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS COMING UP!!

TUESDAY 6/18 @ 10 am and TUESDAY 6/25 @ 5 pm at the Public Service Center Room 350.

Councilperson Wonsley has scheduled the listed meetings for public discussion on the contract. The public discussion will occur after a presentation by a group that opposes the contract. The actual full council vote will be on 6/27, but we need people to show up at these meetings and voice their support of the contract.

Also, please EMAIL your City Councilperson and copy the rest of the council urging them to vote in favor of the MPD contract.

Here are all the CM email addresses:
Elliot Payne: [email protected]
Robin Wonsley: [email protected]
Michael Rainville: [email protected]
Latrisha Vetaw: [email protected]
Jamal Osman: [email protected]
Katie Cashman: [email protected]
Andrea Jenkins: [email protected]
Jason Chavez: [email protected]
Aisha Chughtai: [email protected]
Emily Koski: [email protected]
Aurin Chowdhury: [email protected]
Linea Palmisano: [email protected]

ReLEntless Defender Apparel is selling a memorial shirt as a fundraiser for Ofc. Jamal Mitchell’s family.

It will run until June 30th, 2024. Please note these t-shirts are a pre-order and will start shipping July 1st.

Here is the direct link to the purchase page:

Officer Jamal Mitchell - ReLEntless Defender Apparel Officer Jamal Mitchell Fundraiser Shirt from Relentless Defender Apparel – a heartfelt tribute to honor the bravery and dedication of Officer Jamal Mitchell, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on May 30, 2024. This special edition shirt has been designed to commemorate his service an...

Celly had so much fun paying his friends at Corporate Mark Inc a visit today! Thank you Linda for all that you do to support first responders! We appreciate you! 💗

Celly, the therapy dog from the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis stopped by to visit today.
He reminds us to stop and smell the roses!!!
Thank you Celly, we love you big guy!!!❤️❤️💙💙

Here is the link to view Officer Mitchell's Memorial Service:

Funeral for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell Officer Mitchell's memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Maple Grove Senior High School

Thank you Backing the Blue Line for all you do! 🖤💙🖤

Details on tomorrow’s Memorial Service for Officer Mitchell from City of Maple Grove, MN - Local Government are listed below.

This is a fantastic way to support Minnesota’s first responders!

Many refer to MN100 license plates as black out, PLEASE be specific when buying or you may get the wrong one in your mailbox.

Black Out vs MN 100 Club

Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell leaves behind fiancée, four children A member of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), Officer Mitchell leaves behind a fiancée and four children.

Over $25,000 was raised for Officer Jamal Mitchell’s family! Thanks so much to K102, Chris Carr & Company, Fox 9, The Home Depot, and Twin Cities News Talk, for helping coordinating this fundraiser! A big thanks to the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department for helping coordinate the event too!

Thank you to everyone that came out to support our heroes in law enforcement at our fundraiser for Officer Jamal Mitchell's family today.

Together, we raised over $25,800! Not included in that number are the many gift cards, gift certificates, toys, tablets (plus accessories), cards, and letters that were also given. Everything directly benefits Officer Mitchell's family, which includes a fiancé and three young children.

This was a team effort by the staff at K102, Chris Carr & Company, Fox 9, The Home Depot, Twin Cities News Talk, all the police officers that showed up to help keep things organized and safe today, and countless others. Thank you!

Our prayers go out to Tori and their entire family.

If you're looking for a way to support Officer Mitchell's family, these t-shirts and hoodies are available to preorder through Patriot Provisions.

*Please note - these items are only available online and there is a multiple week lead time after the order is placed.

Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell tragically lost his life in the line of duty after being struck by gunfire on May 30, 2024. In collaboration with the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association this Hero Tee has been created to honor the life and legacy of Officer Mitchell. Proceeds fr...

TRAFFIC UPDATE FOR OFFICER JAMAL MITHCHELL FUNDRAISER:

We hope to see TONS of you Thursday morning at the Home Depot parking lot in Brooklyn Park as we raise money for the family of Jamal Mitchell. To make it as easy as possible, please access the event from taking Highway 169 to Brooklyn Blvd and then head south on Boone Ave!

Thank you Soldiers 6🖤💙🖤

K102 is hosting a fundraiser this Thursday, June 6th from 5am to 10am at the Brooklyn Park Home Depot for Officer Jamal Mitchell’s family. Details are included below. Thank you K102, Fox 9 & The Home Depot for backing the blue!

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K102's Chris Carr & Company is partnering with our friends at Fox 9 and The Home Depot to raise money for the family of Officer Jamal Mitchell from the Minneapolis Police Department. Officer Mitchell was killed in the line of duty on May 30th, 2024. He was a father and a fiancé.

K102 Backs the Blue of Minneapolis, and we want to do what we can to support the family of this fallen hero.

Please join us this Thursday morning for a convenient drive-thru fundraiser. You won't even need to get out of your car. We will come right up to your car window to accept your donation and you can be on your way!

▪️ Thursday, June 6th 2024 from 5am-10am
▪️ Home Depot parking lot in Brooklyn Park, MN off of 694 and Boone Avenue
▪️ Accepting cash, checks, gift certificates, gift cards, cards, and letters for Officer Mitchell's family

Chris, Kia, and Sam from Chris Carr & Company on 102.1 K102 will be doing a live broadcast from the parking lot all morning. Please be sure to swing by and give whatever you can, because everything will help this family at their time of need!

Thank you.

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The Moose is having a benefit tonight and all proceeds will be given to the Jamal Mitchell Family 🖤💙🖤

This week, a tragic incident occurred and Minneapolis lost one of its finest..

Our thoughts/condolences go out to the Family, Friends, Co-workers & all loved ones!

Jamal was a extraordinary and kind person!

Tonight at the Moose we are Having a Benefit where all proceeds at the Door will be Given to Jamal Mitchell Family!

$10.00 Cover Starting at 8:00pm

This is the official website to make a donation for the family of Officer Jamal Mitchell.

https://lels.org/benevolent-fund/

POFM Press Release from last night:

"Tonight, the Minneapolis Police Department lost a hero. A hero that responded without hesitation to an active shooter call and tragically was ambushed trying to answer the call. This was a horrific and cowardly incident. It serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of policing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Mitchell."

Come support a great cause! Minneapolis Hustlers youth basketball is raising funds for their basketball program and will be hosting a car wash this Saturday, June 1st! 🏀