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 […]
Should Not Voting Be A Crime?
Voting is one of the essential liberties guaranteed to Americans over the age of 18. We’ve made it to Election Day, and many of you have probably already expressed your right as an American citizen and voted today. But what about those people who decide not to vote? Considering all the lives that were lost and […]
Community Chimes In On Police Cameras In St. Paul
The St. Paul City Council recently heard an array of testimony from both supporters and opponents of police body cameras, as the city prepares to launch the program on November 9. Speaking at a council hearing last Wednesday, a proponent of the police body cameras argued that the technology will increase public trust in minority […]
Campus Crime Jumps, But Trending In The Right Direction
Reported crimes at the University of Minnesota increased 9 percent in 2015, but officials say the long term trends suggest that campus is much safe now than it was 20 years ago. University police responded to 546 significant crimes in 2015, up from 503 in 2014 and 485 in 2013. The majority of these significant […]
Groups Vehemently Oppose New Interlock Systems With GPS
Last week we blogged about a new rule that was passed that required drivers with ignition interlock devices to update their systems to new devices that have GPS capability. These devices would have the ability to pinpoint a driver’s position within five minutes. Not surprisingly, the under-the-radar move has ruffled some feathers among advocacy groups […]
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