Our Mission
Promote a safe, crime-free environment in Minnesota
Keeping Our Community Safe
The Minnesota Crime Prevention Association (MNCPA) is a statewide, non-profit organization of citizens, law enforcement officers, and crime prevention practitioners who work together to promote, develop, and advance crime prevention programs.
MNCPA and its members foster cooperation, encourage the exchange of information, provide leadership, and seek involvement from all segments of society to expand, improve and develop, and promote crime prevention programs throughout Minnesota.
We achieve our mission and goals through education, advocacy, and collaboration with MNCPA members.
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R-HOME
A program to help reduce crime and quality of life issues within rental communities by creating partnerships between residents, management, and law enforcement.
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Night to Unite
A statewide celebration that occurs every August in order to strengthen neighborhood comradery and create partnerships between residents and their local law enforcement.
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Explorer Competition
A competition that occurs annually to teach hundreds of youth throughout the state who all have interests in law enforcement careers.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Member Resources
Conference Presentations
Rental Home Owners & Managers Education (R-HOME)
Crime Prevention Resources
Additional Member Assets (PPT, Printed Material & Videos)
As a member of the MNCPA you have access to various member resources within the website including handouts, crime prevention PDF’s, & PowerPoints on many topics that are to be adapted and used by your agency. You also receive sports trading cards featuring crime prevention tips and discounted rates for MNCPA sponsored trainings.
MNCPA Membership is open to law enforcement agency and municipality employees only*. Membership is valid through December 31st. Membership pricing increases after March 15th. *If you register for membership and you are not eligible your membership will be canceled and your fee returned minus a 20% administrative processing fee.
The MNCPA hosts an annual statewide conference in October of each year. This conference features; educational breakout sessions, exhibitors, silent auction, Bingo, and several networking opportunities. The conference is a great way to learn about crime prevention topics and network with a variety of officers from many different agencies throughout Minnesota.
