The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Justine Damond last July has been arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Mohamed Noor, the officer who shot Damond after she called 911 on July 15 to report a possible sexual assault, turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday. “There is no evidence that, in […]
Officer Found Not Guilty In Philando Castile Case
After nearly five days of deliberation, a jury decided that there was not enough evidence to convict Jeronimo Yanez of second-degree manslaughter in the death of 32-year-old Philando Castile. The Latino police officer had originally been charged with one count of second-degree manslaughter and two counts of dangerous discharge of a firearm in connection with […]
University of Minnesota Exploring Police Body Cameras
Three University of Minnesota campuses are exploring the possibility of adding body-cameras to their police forces, but questions still remain over how exactly they might be implemented. The University of Minnesota is considering adding body cameras to their police officers on their Twin Cities, Duluth and Morris campuses. Proposed policies on how the body cameras […]
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 […]
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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