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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Minnesota Court Rules That Wishes Aren’t Threats
The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled this week that wishing harm on another person does not constitute a terroristic threat. It’s a somewhat surprising ruling, as its not often that appeals courts overturn cases of free speech. However, that’s exactly what they did in the case of Gregory Allen Olson. According to case details, Olson […]
University of Minnesota Axes Criminal Questions From Future Applications
The University of Minnesota recently announced that questions about a person’s past felony convictions or pending criminal charges would be removed from the standard application beginning in the fall of 2017. Not all questions about a person’s background will be removed, as applicants will still be asked about sexual offenses or past transgressions of academic […]
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