St. Paul Police Federation

Representing St. Paul on the national stage. St. Paul Police Federation President Mark Ross joined some of the nation's most respected police union leaders in New York City for "Back the Blue," a law enforcement honors ceremony presented and hosted by 77 WABC Radio. The event also featured an important discussion about the challenges facing officers across the country. We're proud to see the Federation's leadership recognized nationally and our members' voices represented in conversations shaping the future of law enforcement. Our mission remains the same: standing up for the men and women who serve and protect our communities. #SPPF #BackTheBlue #LawEnforcement #PoliceUnions

The St. Paul Police Federation is proud to announce that President Mark Ross has been invited to join police union leaders from across the country for an important discussion on the challenges facing law enforcement nationwide. This invitation reflects the Federation’s growing national reputation for our leadership in St. Paul and our unwavering commitment to advocating for the men and women of law enforcement at the local, state, and federal levels. “It’s humbling to be invited to share the stage with some of the most effective police labor leaders in the nation. But that honor pales in comparison to the privilege of representing the men and women of the St. Paul Police Department who are out there doing the real work and putting their lives on the line every day. I couldn’t be prouder of our members and the work they do to serve and protect our community.” - Mark Ross, President St. Paul Police Federation #SPPF #PoliceUnions #LawEnforcement

CAUGHT IN THE ACT. Great police work by St. Paul Police Federation members! Working together, patrol officers and the Real Time Information Center used drone technology to catch three suspects stealing copper wire from streetlights. When one suspect fled, the drone tracked his movements, guiding officers to the arrest. A firearm was also recovered. Three arrests. A firearm off the streets. Another example of technology helping good cops do their jobs. facebook.com/sppdmn/posts/pf… #Federation #StPaul #Police

A woman was fighting for her life in the Mississippi River. Strangers and St. Paul Police officers refused to let her face it alone. On April 22, courageous community members and Federation members worked side-by-side in a remarkable rescue. The Federation is proud of our officers who responded and grateful for the civilians whose quick thinking, courage, and selfless actions helped save a life. Congratulations to everyone honored for their heroism and teamwork. #SPPF #StPaulPolice #PublicSafety

Justice held today. Ronald Lindsey Reed, convicted in the murder of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett, was denied parole and will remain behind bars. The victim's family, law enforcement, and the public were heard - and the board made the right decision. Officer Sackett's sacrifice will never be forgotten. #SPPF #BackTheBlue #NeverForget

25 years later, we remember. Today, the Federation honors the victims of September 11, 2001, and the first responders who ran toward danger and gave their lives in service to others. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. #NeverForget #September11 #911Memorial #FirstResponders #SPPF

Officer James Sackett was murdered in the line of duty. Now his killer could be paroled. The Minnesota Parole Board will decide tomorrow 9/11/26 from 11:15 AM - 4:40 PM CST whether Ronald Reed, inmate #219531, should be released. ***Watch the parole board's decision live on YouTube tomorrow: youtube.com/@MinnesotaDOC/st… The more viewers, the more likely the board will do the right thing and keep Reed incarcerated. We remember Officer Sackett. We stand with his family, fellow officers, and every law enforcement family that knows the cost of sacrifice. #SPPF #SaintPaulPolice #NeverForget

SPPD DRONE LEADS OFFICERS TO CHILD TRAPPED IN A POND - FEDERATION MEMBERS MAKE THE RESCUE When a child was spotted struggling in a pond, Saint Paul Police Federation members used a docked drone to reach the scene before responding officers, locate the child, and guide fellow officers directly to him. Federation members pulled the child safely from the water. Smart technology. Trained officers - protecting Saint Paul. #SPPF #SaintPaulPolice #PublicSafety #PoliceWork #ProtectAndServe

The Federation stands with the Minneapolis officers injured in the line of duty. One profession. One family. United in support. #StPaulPoliceFederation #BackTheBlue #LawEnforcement

**Privacy concerns deserve a real conversation - not political fearmongering.** Federation President Mark Ross makes a simple point: before labeling Flock a “surveillance state,” look at how much personal data people already hand over to tech companies every day. St. Paul Police use Flock to investigate crimes—not monitor law-abiding residents. #StPaul #PublicSafety #SPPF #LawEnforcement #FlockSafety

Thirty-two years ago today, St. Paul lost Officer Ron Ryan Jr., Officer Tim Jones and K9 Laser in one of the darkest days in our department’s history. Their courage, sacrifice and service will never be forgotten. We honor them today - and always. #SPPF #SaintPaulPolice #NeverForget #FallenHeroes

**Before politicians take away a crime-fighting tool, they should understand how it’s actually being used.** After Council President Rebecca Noecker posted a Facebook video calling for an end to St. Paul’s use of Flock cameras, Federation President Mark Ross laid out the facts: officers use them in active criminal investigations, looking for specific suspects, specific vehicles and specific information. There are already laws, policies and accountability measures governing how that data is used. Public safety decisions should be based on facts, not fear. #StPaul #PublicSafety #SPPF #LawEnforcement #PoliceWork

Good police work requires good tools and strong safeguards. Federation President Mark Ross explains how St. Paul officers use Flock technology to help identify suspects in serious crimes, including a Lowertown homicide where a license plate helped police quickly track down the suspect. The goal isn’t mass surveillance. It’s giving officers another tool to solve crimes, protect the public, and hold dangerous offenders accountable - under clear policies and strict consequences for misuse. That’s a reasonable public safety approach. #StPaul #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #SPPF #PoliceWork

St. Paul police are doing their job. The problem is what happens after the arrest. As Gnome owner Brian Ingram put it: officers show up, investigate, catch the people responsible - and then the system puts them right back on the street. Our Federation members will continue showing up for St. Paul. Public safety requires the rest of the system to do its job, too. #SPPF #StPaul #PublicSafety #BackTheBlue

St. Paul’s proposed police budget comes at a time when our officers are already being asked to do more with less. Federation President Mark Ross explains what’s at stake - and why continued cuts to public safety are not sustainable. #StPaul #StPaulPolice #PublicSafety