If you’re stopped by a Minneapolis police officer in the near future, you’ll want to smile, because you might be on camera. The Minneapolis Police Department has equipped 36 officers with body cameras as part of a pilot program aimed at preventing police brutality and citizen complaints. The officers will wear the cameras for six […]
How to Fight a Traffic Ticket in Minnesota
Traffic tickets in Minnesota can be expensive, and they can also result in points on your driving record. If you don’t have a particularly clean driving record, the next offense could result in the loss of your license. In order to give you the best chance to retain your license and fight your traffic ticket, we’ll explain […]
Would Cameras Deter Bus Stop-Arm Violations?
When people began running red lights, city officials installed red light cameras to catch suspects and issue tickets without being on scene. Could a similar system soon be in place to prevent bus-arm violations in Minnesota? While such measures have yet to be seriously considered in the state, bus cameras are becoming more popular across […]
Findings Highlight Gun Violence Disparity across Racial Groups in Minnesota
According to findings by the Minnesota Public Radio News and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African-Americans in Minnesota are 12 times more likely to be the victim of a homicide by firearm than Caucasians. The report also found that whites are much more likely to commit suicide with a gun than black […]
6 Reasons Why Cops Pull You Over
Now that the winter weather has (hopefully) subsided for the year in Minnesota, many motorists are getting their motorcycles and convertibles out of storage and onto the highway. Although better road conditions make it easier for a person to handle a vehicle at high speeds, it means more police officers will be out surveying the […]
