The holiday season is filled with festive events that often involve consumption of alcohol. Police officers recognize this and have increased DWI enforcement going on through the month of December. So before you get behind the wheel after that 5th glass of eggnog, here are 4 alternatives to drinking and driving this holiday season. Plan a sober ride. […]
Minnesota DNA Evidence Goes Uncollected
A recent examination of Minnesota records revealed that 85 felons did not submit a required DNA sample in 2010. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi asked Richard Dusterhoft to re-examine case files after it was brought to his attention that some DNA samples weren’t collected. Dusterhoft, who works in the criminal division, said he was alarmed by what […]
Hennepin Ranked Most Dangerous County for DWI Deaths in MN
Police and law enforcement will increase DWI enforcement in the 13 Minnesota counties that ranked highest in drunk driving fatalities and serious alcohol related injuries, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The extra patrols will be part of a 12-month program to reduce traffic fatalities across the state. According to data from 2009-2011, […]
Police Trackers Under New Scrutiny
For years, police departments across the state have employed the use of squad car-mounted license plate scanners to gather and log data from Minnesota cars. The American Civil Liberties Union has spoken out against this practice, arguing that such technology is a gross invasion of privacy. Under the MN open records law, anyone may request […]
Minnesota Shooting Raises Questions of Use of Deadly Force
A St. Paul police officer used deadly force to subdue an unruly suspect, and the conflicting stories paint a different picture of the events that took place. Officer Joseph Higgins responded to a domestic disturbance call to find another officer, Ramar Davis, with his gun drawn. Davis was commanding Kevin Carroll, 47, to drop his […]
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