According to the annual Femicide report, 21 people died in Minnesota as a result of domestic violence in 2016, down from 22 deaths in 2015. You can view the report by clicking here, but we’re going to delve into some of the specifics in today’s blog. 2016 Femicide Report Here’s a closer look at some […]
Minneapolis Adding More Police Foot Patrols In 2017
If you’re out and about in Minneapolis this year, there’s a good chance you’ll see one or more police officers walking around on foot patrols. That’s because Minneapolis police chief Janee Harteau said the city plans to have more cops walking the beat this year to bring a more suburban feel to the city. The […]
Minnesota Reverses Progress On Sex Offender Reform
For the better part of the past two years, lawmakers in Minnesota have been working to reform the state’s sex offender program as it pertains to some of the system’s worst offenders. However, all that progress has seemingly gone out the window now that a federal appeals court has issued a ruling that they state […]
Gun Violence Costs Minnesota $764 Million Annually
Gun violence and the associated expenses costs Minnesota more than three-quarters of a billion dollars each year, according to findings from the Minnesota Coalition for Common Sense. Statistics show that gun violence costs Minnesota roughly $764 million a year, and most of that bill is footed by the taxpayers. On average there were 922 shootings […]
Officer Charged In Philando Castile Shooting Death
In a move that surprised both police and protesters, the state has decided to move forward with manslaughter charges against the officer who fatally shot Philando Castile. The Pioneer Press is suggesting that this is likely the first time in modern memory that an officer will be charged for manslaughter for such an incident. In addition […]
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