New statistics released last week show that Hennepin County saw a major increase in a wide variety of violent crimes in 2015. According to the statistics, Hennepin County saw rather large increases in a different types of violent crimes. According to the report: Homicides increased by 48 percent in 2015 (62 total). Rapes increased by […]
Crime in Minnesota – The Safest Cities in the State
Even the smallest cities are affected by crime, but some areas experience much less than others. Most people believe crime is isolated to bigger cities, but when examined on a per person basis, some larger areas are in fact some of the safer communities. Whenever lists come out that rank Minnesota cities in an aspect of […]
Minnesota Improving Protective Order Procedures
The Minnesota Judicial Branch has launched a new statewide initiative in an effort to help keep domestic violence victims safe. The overhaul is designed to make it easier for judicial departments to share information and enforce protective orders. Under the old system, Orders for Protection (OFP) were stored in an aging database that was not […]
Hennepin and Ramsey To Offer Joint Teen Treatment Center
Hennepin and Ramsey counties are partnering up to offer a joint residential treatment center for teen criminal offenders. Although the new facility won’t open until 2019, the joint center will save both counties money, and it will allow both counties to expand the treatment services they offer. Ryan O’Connor, Ramsey county’s policy and planning director, said […]
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 […]
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