Hennepin County Sheriff Makes a Trip to the White House

Editor's Note: The following information was taken from a Hennepin County Sheriff's Office press release.

Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek participated in a homeland security conference with counterterrorism experts and law enforcement leaders from across the country—including others from Minnesota—Wednesday at the White House.

The homeland security discussions at the White House focused on countering violent extremism.

“We are addressing domestic and international terrorism and it is critical that we remain vigilant in our prevention efforts,” Stanek said. “Our discussions are an opportunity to describe the resources and partnerships that local law enforcement agencies need when preparing for an effective response to a variety of public safety emergencies—including threats and acts of terrorism.”  

The meeting was titled, "State, Local, and Tribal Enforcement: Full Day Conference on Empowering Local Partners to Counter Violent Extremism in the United States.” The purpose was to inform the administration and interagency partners on best practices, case studies, and strategies to counter violent extremism in the U.S. 

Sheriff Stanek attended as a representative from local law enforcement and also as a representative of a national organization, the Major County Sheriffs’ Association (MCSA).