Join us for the Annual Conference
The MNCPA holds an annual conference each October. The conference features the annual general membership meeting, multiple educational breakout sessions, a chance to meet various vendors, social networking opportunities, an awards recognition event, a silent auction, and social activities. Elections for MNCPA Board of Directors positions are also held at the conference.
The conference is open to all state, county, tribal, and local law enforcement employees, as well as any person employed by a private enterprise in a safety, loss, or crime prevention position. Licensed peace officers are eligible to receive POST credit hours for attending the conference.
2024 Annual Conference
WHEN
October 7 & 8, 2024
REGISTRATION
Sun, Oct 6th Times TBD
Mon, Oct 7th Times TBD
WHERE
Chase on the Lake
502 Cleveland Blvd W
Walker, MN 56484
What’s Included:
Meals:
Monday (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Tuesday (breakfast and lunch)Keynote and Breakout Sessions
Register Now
No conference refunds for cancellations received on or after September 3, 2024.
Join us for the MNCPA Annual Conference!
The conference features the general membership meeting, multiple educational breakout sessions, a chance to meet various vendors, social networking opportunities, an awards recognition event, a silent auction, and social activities.
Elections for MNCPA Board of Directors positions are also held at the conference.
What’s Included:
Meals: Monday (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Tuesday (breakfast and lunch)Keynote and Breakout Sessions
Not Included: Hotel
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds for cancellations received on or after August 27th.
Payment:
Once you complete the checkout form, look for the blue square with the cart icon. Click to enter payment to complete registration.
Join us for the MNCPA Annual Conference!
The conference features the general membership meeting, multiple educational breakout sessions, a chance to meet various vendors, social networking opportunities, an awards recognition event, a silent auction, and social activities.
Elections for MNCPA Board of Directors positions are also held at the conference.
What’s Included:
Meals: Monday (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Tuesday (breakfast and lunch)Keynote and Breakout Sessions
Not Included: Hotel
Cancellation Policy:
No refunds for cancellations received on or after August 27, 2026
Payment:
Once you complete the checkout form, look for the blue square with the cart icon. Click to enter payment to complete registration.
Not Included:
Hotel: Chase on the Lake (218) 547-7777
Block Code: #168937
Rates: $107 per night, regular rooms
$214 per night for 2 bedroom, 1 bath condos
Taxes and fees are extraHotel rate is only guaranteed until Sept 7th.
Questions? Contact Alicia Mages by email or by calling 320-251-7393.
Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities
Being a vendor is a great opportunity to network and share information about your product or service with over many crime prevention specialists, community outreach specialists, law enforcement personnel, and others in attendance at Minnesota’s ONLY crime prevention conference. Vendor & Sponsorship spots are limited.
You may choose several ways to be involved. You can be a vendor, donate a silent auction item, sponsor a meal or event, or advertise in the conference program!
Keynote Speaker
Beneath the Badge
Dave & Christi Dyke
Dave worked in law enforcement for 24 years until an unexpected detour caused him to retire early.
Dave and his wife will share their story about PTSD and mental health struggles and how this affected both of their lives.
Breakout Sessions
Assorted presentations involving crime prevention aspects include:
2023 topics listed below. Topics will be updated as speakers are confirmed.
Social Media
Rental Law Updates
Threat Assessments
CPTED
Open Source Intelligence
License Plate Readers
Prevention 101
Active Shooters
and more!
Additionally, we will host an Awards Luncheon to honor all of the great crime prevention work being done in Minnesota and those responsible for the efforts. Please remember to submit your award nominations early so those responsible for positive work in your communities are recognized.
MNCPA Awards
All too often good work in crime prevention goes unrecognized or is taken for granted. MCPA promotes the opportunity to recognize individuals, groups, and organizations that go the extra step in the area of crime prevention. Six separate awards can be given to individuals or groups that support their communities and their organizations through their crime prevention efforts at the annual conference.
Volunteer/Citizen Award: This award shall be given to a person or persons who have demonstrated by their actions, a furthering of Crime Prevention efforts in a given community or specific area.
Business/Civic Organization Award: This award shall be given to a group or organization that has assisted with Crime Prevention programs in a given area.
Law Enforcement Officer/Specialist Award: This award shall be given to a law enforcement officer or specialist, who is an active member of the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association who by their actions has demonstrated an exceptional performance of their duties.
Crime Prevention Team Award: This award shall be given to an outstanding Crime Prevention Team for its consistent outstanding efforts in a specific role and activities in Crime Prevention.
Questions?
Contact Todd Strege by email or by calling 763-494-6134
Previous Award Recipients
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WINNERS FOR 2023
Business: Tabbatha Paz, Holiday/Circle K, Osseo, MN
Volunteer: Mike & Alison Isenberg
Rosie Griep Legacy: Betsy Sell, Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Charles Rix Award of Excellence: Officer Julie Janke, Chaska Police Department
WINNERS FOR 2022
Officer: Whitney Rinowski, Hastings PD
Business: Paul Breiter, Cub Foods, Shakopee, MN
Volunteer: Bloomington Crime Prevention Association, Bloomington, MN
Team: Anoka Community Anti-Crime Commission, Anoka, MN
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WINNERS FOR 2019
Practitioner: Patty Lammers, Saint Paul PD
Business: Aryzta, Mark Reisinger, Chaska, MN
Citizen/Volunteer: Dustin & Kelly Brakemeier, Chaska, MN
Team: Peter Underthun & Jen Novak, Crystal PD
Specialist: Nicole Neis, Anoka PD
Rosie Griep: Julie Janke, Chaska PD
Charles Rix: Rosie Griep, Retired Blaine PD
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WINNERS FOR 2018
Practitioner: Linda Canton, Elk River PD
Specialist: Georgeann Freeman, Savage PD
Rosie Griep: Roxanne Schreder, Sherburne County SO
Charles Rix: Maryan Saad, Minnesota BCA
WINNERS FOR 2017
Business: Cabela's, Rogers MN
Citizen/Volunteer: Bob Hughes, KNSI Radio, St. Cloud MN
Team: Metro Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Specialist: Julie Janke, Chaska PD
Rosie Griep: RuthAnn Eide, Saint Paul PD
Charles Rix: Patty Wetterling, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center
WINNERS FOR 2016
Business: Plymouth Station Holiday, Owners: Jerry Robbins and Liz Robbins-Nalezny
Citizen/Volunteer: Rob Riley, Volunteer with Richfield PD
Team: Lake Area Law Enforcement Association, Brainered Lakes Area
Specialist: Todd Strege, Maple Grove PD
Rosie Griep: Jill Ondrey, Eagan PD
Charles Rix: James Caauwe, Savage PD
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WINNERS FOR 2015
Business: Paul Espey, St. Francis Regional Medical Center
Volunteer: Peggy Hiestand-Garri, AARP
Practitioner: Jim Long, Plymouth PD
Specialist: Terry Dehmer, Brooklyn Park PD
Rosie Griep: Becky Boie, Brooklyn Center PD
Charles Rix: Gerry Gibbs, Brooklyn Park PD
WINNERS FOR 2014
Business: Steve Nauer, Supt Of Street Maintenance- City of Brooklyn Park
Volunteer: Mark Jones, CERT Commander- City of Chaska
Specialist: Janna Grassel, Shakopee PD
Rosie Griep: Monica Jensen, Dakota County Attorney's Office
Charles Rix: Ryan Kapaun, Eden Prairie PD
WINNERS FOR 2013
Business: Opportunity Neighborhood
Citizen/Volunteer: Kersten Beckstrom, Plymouth PD
Practitioner: Joanne Paul, Golden Valley PD
Team: Jay and Deanna Jeurgens, Bloomington PD
Specialist: James Caauwe, Savage PD
Rosie Griep: Pam Walter, Apple Valley PD
Charles Rix: AAA Minnesota/Iowa
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WINNERS FOR 2012
Business: Wal-Mart
Citizen/Volunteer: Pam Kleinschmidt, Duluth PD
Volunteer/Group: West Saint Paul Reserves
Practitioner: Julie Janke, Chaska PD
Team: Savage Police Crime Prevention Team
Officer: Nichole Korth, New Hope PD
Charles Rix: Jolynn Christianson, MSP Airport Police
WINNERS FOR 2011
Citizen/Volunteer: Robin Martinson, Brooklyn Park PD
Specialist: Jean Levisee, New Hope PD
Officer: Roxanne Schreder, Sherburne County SO
Team: Barb Russo and Betsy Sell, Ramsey County SO
Rosie Griep: Terry Thornton, Coon Rapids PD
Charles Rix: Angela Haseman, Plymouth PD
WINNERS FOR 2010
Business: New Hope Bowl, Greg Bender
Officer: Clara Just, White Bear Lake PD
Practitioner: Jill Ondrey, Eagan PD
Team: DART (Domestic Abuse Response Team), Eden Prairie PD
Rosie Griep: Ann Marie Buck, Hopkins PD
Charles Rix: City of Brooklyn Park (problem property) Item description
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WINNERS FOR 2009
Business: MN Multi-Housing Association
Citizen: Ray Tandeski, New Brighton PD
Volunteer: Jimmy Brand, Mound PD
Practitioner: Laura Landes, Anoka County SO
Team: Rick Bussler & Jim Schiffman, Lakeville PD
Charles Rix: Hennepin County SO Water Patrol
WINNERS FOR 2008
Business: AAA Minnesota/Iowa
Practitioner: Chris Boyce, Mankato PD
Specialist: Geri Gibbs, Brooklyn Park PD
Officer: Angela Haseman, Plymouth PD
Team: ICAC
Rosie Griep: Nicole Nelson, Minnetonka PD
Charles Rix: Deb Griffith, City of South St. Paul
WINNERS FOR 2007
Business: MN County Attorneys Association - Revealing Meth project
Citizens: Bloomington Crime Prevention Association
Volunteer: Lisa Marvin, St. Cloud
Specialist: Dawn Kolstad, St. Cloud PD
Team: Rosseau County Prevention Coalition (Brenda Arntzen & Tammie Doebler)
Rosie Griep: Rick Moeller, North Memorial Hospital Security
Charles Rix: Monica Jensen, Dakota County Attorney's Office
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WINNERS FOR 2006
Business/ Civic: Caribou Coffee (Jennifer Schaefer & Mike Carlson)
Volunteer: Terry Sylvester, St. Cloud PD
Specialist: Becky Boie, Brooklyn Center PD
Officer: Terry Thornton, Coon Rapids PD
Team: Darrell Hildebrant & Ken Plummer, Rochester PD
Rosie Griep: Joanne Paul, Golden Valley
WINNERS FOR 2005
Business: M & H Appliance, St. Cloud (Bob Regan & Pete Matter)
Volunteer: Jeremy Shackle, New Brighton PD
Officer: Joe Ogren, Richfield PD
Rosie Griep: Jim Caauwe, Bloomington PD
WINNERS FOR 2004
Business: MN Twins (Peter Martin)
Volunteer: Peter Anglero, Waite Park PD (Watch Your Car)
Specialist: Mui Le, Minneapolis PD
Officer: Ed Gabrysh, Richfield PD
Rosie Griep: Niki Pierson, Bloomington PD
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WINNERS FOR 2003
Business: Park Printing, Minneapolis (Mike Koloski)
Volunteer: Vern Waldner, Anoka County SO & Coon Rapids PD
Officer: Jim Roberts, Golden Valley PD
Team: Meredith Voglund & Sgt. Richard Duncan, St. Paul PD (Metro Graffiti)
WINNERS FOR 2002
Business: Park Press, Waite Park (Jim Blornrner & Kathy Czeck)
Volunteer: Kathleen Juenemann, Maplewood
Specialist: Alicia Mages, Waite Park PD
Officer: JoEllen Rutzen, Apple Valley PD
WINNERS FOR 2001
Business: Mira Mar Inc., Plymouth (Laura Gibson)
Business: Ted Bigos Company (Gary Freer, Jennifer Brook, Colleen Hauser)
Volunteer: Ted Sims, Detroit Lakes
Specialist: David Rowe, Sioux Falls, SD
Officer: Kevin Flynn, Nobles County Sheriff
Rosie Griep: Jim Mercer received special recognition (including MCPA jacket)
WINNERS FOR 2000
Specialist: Monica Bogner, Apple Valley PD
Practitioner of the Year Award: This award shall be given out annually, to any certified practitioner of the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, who has demonstrated outstanding abilities by their actions in the area of crime prevention and service to the public.
Rosie Griep Legacy Award: This award shall consist of nominations from the membership, for any member of the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association who has given a significant contribution to Crime Prevention efforts for at least ten (10) years or more.
Charles Rix Award of Excellence: Consideration for this award will be given when the virtues of vision, leadership and success converge in an individual or group for efforts in crime prevention.
