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MACPO AWARD NOMINATIONS The following awards will be presented at the 55th Annual MACPO Spring Conference! Al Reker Distinguished Service Award Excellence in Corrections Award Outstanding Performance Award Award Nomination Form: PDF | Word

55th Annual MACPO Spring Conference May 23rd & May 24th, 2012 Breezy Point Resort Conference Brochure: Word | PDF Conference Registration: ONLINE Breezy Point Registration Form (Lodging & Meals): Word | PDF Breezy Point Early Arrival (May 22nd 2012): Word | PDF 4G Event: PDF LS/CMI Conversion Training (May 23rd 2012): Word | PDF Vendor Registration: Word | PDF Vendor Marketing Opportunities: Word | PDF

2012 Elections PRESIDENT ELECT Bruce Hagstrom Deanna Ruffing SECRETARY Jill Ferretti Jocelyn Worden If you are a MACPO member and are unable to attend the Spring Conference, you will be receiving an e-mail message to submit an absentee ballot prior to the start of the Conference. In Word format or PDF format

Minnesota Corrections Delivery System Minnesota is somewhat unusual in how they provide probation services in comparison to the rest of the United States. Every county has the option of choosing one of three probation systems.

MACPO is proud to announce Nicole Kalow as the recipient for the 2012 Academic Memorial Scholarship. Nicole hails from New Ulm, MN and is currently a junior at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Nicole is majoring in Corrections/Psychology and her career goal is to become a probation officer. Congrats to Nicole for her hard work and dedication to the field of Corrections.

2012 Legislative Initiatives
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2012 Legislative Position Statement PDF | Word

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MACPO clothing on sale here!
Hurry! Supplies are limited and items are going fast.

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The "Option 60" sub-committee of the MACPO Legislative Committee looked into an early retirement option for probation officers funded by increased employee contributions to PERA. PERA conducted an actuarial study in 2008, and the findings are in PDF format. Here is an informational newsletter explaining how it works in PDF format.

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Time to Register for the BCA Criminal Justice Information Users Conference!

The BCA's 2012 Criminal Justice Information Users Conference is just four months away. This year's conference includes tracks for investigative and patrol personnel. It's also the place for TAC's, IT staff, records clerks -- those who work in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Supervision, County/City Attorney or Public Defense -- to learn about criminal justice applications, policies and other hot topics. POST and CLE credits are available. Learn more about the conference.