You’ve probably heard the term “detainment” or a form of the word if you watch legal dramas on television or have some familiarity with the legal world, but many people can’t specifically explain what it means to be detained by police or what factors need to be present for police to legally detain an individual. […]
What To Expect From The Kim Potter Sentencing
As we talked about on the blog last week, intent would not factor in to whether or not a jury found Minneapolis police officer Kim Potter guilty of manslaughter for her role in the death of Daunte Wright. During a traffic stop in which Wright attempted to get back in his vehicle, Potter claimed to […]
DUI Crackdown Will Run Through Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day weekend is on the horizon, and while many people are planning their trips and excursions to see family and friends, law enforcement is also urging that people plan to have a safe ride home if they’ll be drinking. That’s because law enforcement has announced that they’ll be conducting additional crackdowns on Minnesota […]
Changes Coming Under New Police Accountability Bill
Late last week, Governor Tim Walz signed a police accountability bill into law that bans a number of physical restraints and tweaks some training protocols. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the changes this bill brings, and how it could affect policing going forward. Changes Under Policy Accountability Bill A number of […]
Understanding, Documenting and Reporting Police Misconduct In Minnesota
Needless to say, tension between the public and police officers in Minnesota is heavy right now, and now more than ever it is important to know your rights when it comes to interacting with police. We want you to be informed when talking with police, but it’s also important to avoid escalating the wrong situation. […]
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