Statistics released yesterday by local law enforcement show that criminal activity rose 10 percent in St. Paul last year compared to 2016. The increase was driven by a notable rise in theft crimes. “Anytime we have an increase in any crime category, it’s certainly not good news and we take it very seriously,” said Police […]
The True Cost of St. Paul Police Body Cameras
Assuming all goes as planned, St. Paul police officers will be outfitted with body cameras by the end of the fall. It seemed like the most difficult hurdle was cleared last month when laws were passed regarding the use of body cameras and footage storage/access, but now some are concerned about the price tag of […]
Minnesota Delves into Officer Involved Fatal Shootings
An analysis by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension revealed that state police officers have shot and killed at least 60 individuals since 2008. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of those killed by police officers were male, but considering recent events in Ferguson and New York, you may be surprised at the ethnic and demographic breakdown. […]
