Sheriff Stanek was recently asked to represent the Major County Sheriff's Association (MCSA) on a panel of law enforcement leaders from across the U.S. Sheriff Stanek serves as the Vice President of MCSA and chairs its Homeland Security Sub-Committee.  Additionally, he is also active in the National Sherif's Association and sits on its Executive Board, Intelligence Sub-Committee, and Homeland Security Sub-Committee.

The panel was organized by the leaders of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, Dave Reichert (R-WA) and Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ). Congressman Reichert previously served as County Sheriff for King County (Seattle) before his election to Congress.

Aside from providing his insight to critical public safety and homeland security issues, Sheriff Stanek also met with members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation and attended the opening of the National Law Enforcement Memorial on the National Mall.