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 […]
Minneapolis Police Lay Out Reform Plan Following DOJ Inquiry
Last month, the city of Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice released details of an agreement mandating reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department. New Police Policies The agreement, officially called the consent decree, comes in the wake of the federal government’s investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department’s handling of George Floyd, who died while […]
Police Can No Longer Ask This Question During A Traffic Stop
If you’ve ever been pulled over, the first line out of the officer’s mouth may have been “Do you know why I pulled you over?” After a recent reform to police procedures in Minnesota, police will no longer be asking this question to stopped motorists. “There were some organizations that thought it put the driver […]
Extra Police Presence Expected Ahead Of Wolves Playoffs, Memorial Weekend
It’s lining up to be a great stretch of days in Minnesota, and police are expected to be out with an extra emphasis to ensure everyone stays safe. The Minnesota Timberwolves return to the conference finals for the first time in 20 years, and they are set to host the first two games of the […]
Minnesota AG Clarifies Police Procedures In Schools
Earlier this month, we penned a blog noting that many police departments were pulling their resource officer out of schools over concerns about new changes that restricted their ability to physically restrain disruptive or dangerous students. These police departments didn’t want to get sued for potentially violating what they believed was unclear language in the […]
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