No parent ever wants to receive that call from a police officer stating that their child has been arrested, but hundreds of parents in Minnesota get that call every day. Juvenile crimes are a result of a myriad of factors – peer pressure, impulse decisions, school or home relationships, inability to comprehend consequences, etc. – […]
Reasonable Force Now Extending To The Classroom
Police are trained to use reasonable force when detaining a suspect, and similar guidelines are now being applied across many Minnesota schools. Under Minnesota law, school staff are allowed “reasonable force” to prevent or end an altercation, but only if the threat of “bodily harm or death” exists. Gary Lee, director of member services for the […]
Skiing, Snowboarding and Sledding DUIs
Winter is here in Minnesota, and the presence of snow means it’s time to break out our favorite seasonal toys and enjoy some winter activities. For some, their favorite activity involves lighting a fire and staying warm inside, but many Minnesotans like to get outside and enjoy some winter sports. Whether it’s skating, ice fishing or hitting […]
Minnesota Considering Changing Hate Crime Law
Minnesota is considering making changes to how the state views hate crimes to ensure crimes that are motivated by racial bias receive fair punishment. A problem with the current hate crime laws was seen when prosecutors announced charges against the four white men accused of shooting five black protesters during the protests near the Minneapolis […]
Minnesota ACLU Publishes App For Recording Police
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota released a phone app on Friday that allows users to record and discuss police encounters, but authorities have some concerns. The free app, called Mobile Justice MN, is currently available free of charge in Apple’s App Store and in Android’s Google Play. The app allows users to take […]
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