Needless to say, tension between the public and police officers in Minnesota is heavy right now, and now more than ever it is important to know your rights when it comes to interacting with police. We want you to be informed when talking with police, but it’s also important to avoid escalating the wrong situation. […]
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New Agency to Handle Minneapolis Police Misconduct Cases
In the wake of the St. Paul police brutality scandal, the Minneapolis City Council approved the formation of a new department for the investigation of police misconduct. Council members voted today and passed the proposal to establish the Office of Police Conduct Review with an 8-5 vote. The new agency will be run by both […]
When It’s Your Word Vs. The Police
Far too many criminal cases hinge on your word against the testimony of the arresting officer. This is especially common in drunk driving arrests, and because juries tend to believe the word of a police officer over the word of an average citizen, even innocent individuals have an uphill battle when put on the stand […]
Gopher Basketball Standout Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Minnesota Gopher standout Reggie Lynch has been suspended from school and the basketball team until 2020 barring appeal for allegedly violating the school’s sexual misconduct policy. According to the report, Lynch has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her dorm room at Roy Wilkins Hall on April 28, 2016. An investigation by the […]
St. Paul Police Changing Internal Review Commission
St. Paul police have announced that they plan to make a couple changes to the commission that reviews claims of police misconduct in order to heighten the commission’s credibility. “We need to have a process that has the confidence of both our community members and our police officers,” said Mayor Chris Coleman at a news […]