Minnesota lawmakers met Wednesday in an attempt to clarify guidelines over police body cameras, and they failed miserably. Lawmakers were attempting to come to a decision on a number of topics, including when cameras should be turned on, how long footage would be stored and what footage would be available to the public. Frustration mounted […]
Does Wind Direction Impact Crime Rates?
We’ve explained how home football games and fluctuating temperatures can impact crime rates, but what about something that seems a little more arbitrary, like the direction of the wind? Could a south-blowing wind or a gust from the northwest actually cause crime to spike or drop? New research suggests so. According to two researchers out […]
How To Talk To Your Child After They’ve Been Arrested
No parent ever wants to receive that call from a police officer stating that their child has been arrested, but hundreds of parents in Minnesota get that call every day. Juvenile crimes are a result of a myriad of factors – peer pressure, impulse decisions, school or home relationships, inability to comprehend consequences, etc. – […]
Supreme Court to Rule on Minnesota Implied-Consent Law
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review Minnesota’s implied-consent law, which could lead to drastic changes in the way the DUI process plays out. Under the current implied-consent law, a person can be charged with a crime if they refuse a warrantless breath test. Warrants are needed to collect evidence in the vast majority of […]
Reasonable Force Now Extending To The Classroom
Police are trained to use reasonable force when detaining a suspect, and similar guidelines are now being applied across many Minnesota schools. Under Minnesota law, school staff are allowed “reasonable force” to prevent or end an altercation, but only if the threat of “bodily harm or death” exists. Gary Lee, director of member services for the […]
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