Police in the Twin Cities metro area announced this week that they are conducting a special enforcement program to cut down on shoplifting and theft cases as the holidays draw nearer. Area officers are partaking in a holiday enforcement effort known as “The Blitz” to hone in on “boosters” or professional shoplifters. They have a […]
Minnesota Joining National Movement To Reduce Solitary Confinement
Minnesota’s prison system will partner with the Vera Institute for Justice in 2017 to look into alternative forms of punishment in hopes of moving away from a system that relies on solitary confinement as a punishment for difficult inmates. The Vera Institute for Justice is a national criminal justice reform group that wants to help […]
Car Thefts Increase As Temperatures Drop
It’s incredibly cold in the Twin Cities metro area today, but you should think twice before you start your car and leave it unattended while it warms up. That’s because there’s been a stark increase in the number of vehicle thefts in recent weeks, suggesting that thieves are targeting unattended idling vehicles. Authorities in St. […]
Bipartisan Disapproval Over Ignition Interlock GPS Tracking
Not too long ago, we shared a piece on our blog about how the Minnesota Department of Public Safety planned on implementing GPS tracking on ignition interlock devices. The ignition interlock devices are designed to prevent someone from getting behind the wheel if they’ve been drinking, but many, including lawmakers in both parties, believe using […]
Body Cameras Coming To More Minnesota Cites
Police body cameras have been a point of contention between police departments and some city councils, but it’s clear that the cameras are the way of the future. Not only can they provide critical evidence of what transpired during an altercation, but they can also protect officers from unwarranted claims of police brutality. Considering the […]
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