For some, September 11th, 2001 seems like decades ago. For others, it still seems like yesterday. 13 years ago our country was rocked by a national tragedy. More than 3,000 Americans lost their lives in the Trade Center attacks, at the Pentagon, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. September 11 also took a toll on […]
Minneapolis Holds Summit on Heroin Prevention
Some of Minnesota’s top influencers including prosecutors, law enforcement officials, medical experts and drug treatment specialists were in Minneapolis on Thursday in an effort to devise strategies to combat a growing heroin issue. Although the rise in heroin use isn’t isolated to Minnesota, the state is one of the first to hold a statewide meeting […]
Minnesota DUIs At Lowest Levels in 20 Years
The number of DUI arrests across the state of Minnesota fell to its lowest level since 20 years, and authorities say improved enforcement and shifting public perception of drinking and driving are the biggest reasons for the decline. Minnesota police arrested 25,719 individuals for driving under the influence in 2013, and while that number still […]
NFL Implements New Domestic Violence Protocol
The National Football League has decided to implement stronger penalties for domestic violence offenders in the wake of public outcry over the two-game suspension handed down to Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. In a memo to all 32 teams, commissioner Roger Goodell stated that he “didn’t get it right” in reference to the decision […]
Police Chief: Only Bad Officers Fear Body Cameras
The tragedy in Ferguson has once again revived the debate over whether or not police officers should be required to wear body cameras. While some departments have sought out the technology to protect themselves against frivolous lawsuits, other agencies aren’t so keen on the idea. One city that wants to get the ball rolling on […]
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