Deescalation techniques have been at the forefront of conversations about law enforcement since long before George Floyd took his last breath, and they continue to be a focus today. Minnesota law enforcement officers have received regular training sessions on new or updated deescalation techniques, but they may soon have a new tool in their utility […]
Power-Hungry Cop Handcuffs Firefighter At Scene Of Car Crash
A California firefighter was placed in handcuffs and forced to sit in the back of a police vehicle after getting in a disagreement with a power-hungry police officer who wanted him to move his fire truck when responding to an accident on the highway. Although the situation unfolded more than 10 years ago, the situation […]
Do You Have To Open The Door For Police In Minnesota?
In the wake of the political attack that left Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband dead, many people in Minnesota and across the US are asking whether or not a homeowner needs to open the door for an individual who is claiming to be a police officer. Hortman and her husband were shot and […]
George Floyd Five Years Later – A Look At Law Changes In The Wake Of His Death
It’s been five years since George Floyd was killed at the hands of police here in Minneapolis, and the city is still working to heal. Public pressure and brave lawmakers have pushed for change since Floyd’s death, and a number of important measures and protections have been put into place. In today’s blog, we explore […]
Questionable Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Takes Away Some 4th Amendment Rights
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Court of Appeals that defined a person’s private vehicle as a public space in regards to carrying firearms in public. The decision stems from the original case of Kyaw Be Bee, who was stopped by police in St. Paul back in 2022. During the traffic stop, […]
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