The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and its Board of Directors announced their endorsement of Steve Gander for State House of Representatives in House District 1B in Polk, Red Lake, Norman, and Clay Counties. 
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) represents Minnesota’s 10,700+ public safety officials who hold active law enforcement licenses in the state of Minnesota. Members include police officers, correctional officers, dispatchers, and firefighters. The MPPOA is the largest association representing public safety professionals in the State of Minnesota.
MPPOA Executive Director Brian Peters said, “The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association proudly endorses Steve Gander for State House of Representatives. He is a strong supporter of first responders and public safety officials and stands against attempts to defund and dismantle the police. He will always promote public safety proposals that keep communities safe. On behalf of the largest public safety association in Minnesota, we are proud to support Steve Gander and his candidacy for the State House of Representatives.”
Candidate for House District 1B and current Mayor of East Grand Forks Steve Gander said, “I am pleased to be supported by our law enforcement community – and am proud to always stand with them and for safer communities. We must equip our law enforcement officers with adequate staffing, training, and technology to perform their duties at the highest level. Additionally, our legal system should effectively convict, incarcerate, and rehabilitate criminals to ensure our communities are safe.”
