President Barack Obama announced earlier this week that the United States will ban solitary confinement for juvenile offenders in the federal prison system, saying the practice is overused, under-effective and can cause harmful psychological consequences. In an op-ed posted yesterday, President Obama announced a series of executive actions that prevents federal corrections officers from punishing prisoners for […]
Outside Agency to Investigate St. Paul Police Shootings
The St. Paul Police Department announced that an outside agency will investigate any future officer-involved shootings. The department said it has been mulling the change since May when a presidential task force issued a report stating that external, independent criminal investigations should be conducted in the wake of an officer-involved shooting or death. The department […]
Hennepin and Ramsey To Offer Joint Teen Treatment Center
Hennepin and Ramsey counties are partnering up to offer a joint residential treatment center for teen criminal offenders. Although the new facility won’t open until 2019, the joint center will save both counties money, and it will allow both counties to expand the treatment services they offer. Ryan O’Connor, Ramsey county’s policy and planning director, said […]
Bail Bonds in Minnesota Face New Restrictions
In an effort to eliminate shady practices and clean up the industry, the Minnesota Commerce Department has issued new regulations for bail bond companies across the state. As we explained in a previous blog, if a person doesn’t want to pay their full bond amount to get out of jail before trial, they can hire […]
Appeals Court: Drugs Found During Alcohol Searches Valid
The issue of blood tests during DUI stops has been a hot topic recently in Minnesota, and a new ruling by the Appeals Court adds another layer to the puzzle. According to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, a search warrant that allows police to test for alcohol in the blood of a suspected drunk driver also […]
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