Four years after George Floyd, are reforms building trust in Minneapolis police?
When George Floyd was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police, it sparked outrage, protests and spurred scathing investigations into the department. But four years after Floyd’s murder, patience with the slow pace of police reform in Minneapolis is thin.
When George Floyd was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police, it sparked outrage, protests and spurred scathing investigations into the department. But four years after Floyd’s murder, patience with the slow pace of police reform in Minneapolis is thin.
Minneapolis residents voice opinions to new police oversight commission
The Community Commission On Police Oversight was formed about a year ago. But this is the first chance the public has had a chance to tell the commission how they think policing is going in Minneapolis.
The Community Commission On Police Oversight was formed about a year ago. But this is the first chance the public has had a chance to tell the commission how they think policing is going in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police oversight meeting held
The Minneapolis Community Commission on Police Oversight had its first public meeting on Tuesday to weigh-in on police policies and practices.
The Minneapolis Community Commission on Police Oversight had its first public meeting on Tuesday to weigh-in on police policies and practices.
Excessive force lawsuit against Derek Chauvin filed by 2020 arrest victim
In the months before former Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, one woman claims that he also violently handled her in a similar manner prior to an arrest – causing several injuries in the process.
In the months before former Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in Minneapolis, one woman claims that he also violently handled her in a similar manner prior to an arrest – causing several injuries in the process.
Minneapolis police won’t reopen 2004 flower shop murder after exoneration
The Minneapolis Police Department have told FOX 9 they won't reopen a murder case they thought was solved two decades ago.
The Minneapolis Police Department have told FOX 9 they won't reopen a murder case they thought was solved two decades ago.
Minneapolis police investigating north Minneapolis shooting death
Minneapolis police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left one person dead in north Minneapolis early on Friday morning.
Minneapolis police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting that left one person dead in north Minneapolis early on Friday morning.
Teenager with gun taken into custody after standoff in north Minneapolis
Police saw a person running with a gun after hearing gunshots, leading to a standoff in north Minneapolis on Friday morning.
Police saw a person running with a gun after hearing gunshots, leading to a standoff in north Minneapolis on Friday morning.
Officers sued after entering Brooklyn Center home claiming doll was a baby
Three metro police officers are accused of performing an illegal search of a Brooklyn Center, Minn. home after officers claimed to mistake a doll for a dead baby.
Three metro police officers are accused of performing an illegal search of a Brooklyn Center, Minn. home after officers claimed to mistake a doll for a dead baby.
‘Operation Safe Summer’ announced by Minneapolis Police Department
Public safety officials in the city of Minneapolis are launching a strategic plan to combat crime over the summer.
Public safety officials in the city of Minneapolis are launching a strategic plan to combat crime over the summer.
Minneapolis police launch 'Operation Safe Summer'
"Operation Safe Summer" is being launched by the Minneapolis Police Department for the third summer in a row.
"Operation Safe Summer" is being launched by the Minneapolis Police Department for the third summer in a row.
Minneapolis ‘violence intervention’ contracts contested by city council
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Contracts for groups that are supposed to provide intervention services throughout Minneapolis – addressing potential violent confrontations before they escalate – became the subject of lengthy debate among the Minneapolis City Council on Thursday.
Minneapolis residents circulate petition for ‘civilian police accountability commission’
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
A petition circulated by Minneapolis residents would amend the city’s charter to grant a newly elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission a wide swath of authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD).
MPD Officers receive Medal of Valor for pulling boy from frozen pond
A water emergency where a 4-year-old boy fell through the ice on a frozen pond in North Minneapolis led to the officer's being recognized for their heroism.
A water emergency where a 4-year-old boy fell through the ice on a frozen pond in North Minneapolis led to the officer's being recognized for their heroism.
Man dead after shooting in Minneapolis Friday night
Police say it appears the man was being driven to the hospital when officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police say it appears the man was being driven to the hospital when officers found him suffering from a gunshot wound.
Minneapolis police discipline reports made public
The City of Minneapolis has released reports that offer insight into discipline administered to Minneapolis Police Department officers – some of which stem from the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots.
The City of Minneapolis has released reports that offer insight into discipline administered to Minneapolis Police Department officers – some of which stem from the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots.
Man accused of vehicle rummaging inside police forensic garage: Charges
Court documents say he also crashed into a police vehicle while leading officers on a chase.
Court documents say he also crashed into a police vehicle while leading officers on a chase.
Witness recounts horror of finding man shot in car with kids in Minneapolis
Edwin Reed is still very distraught about what he saw this past Friday afternoon when a vehicle pulled up in front of his business with a gunshot victim in the passenger seat and children in the back.
Edwin Reed is still very distraught about what he saw this past Friday afternoon when a vehicle pulled up in front of his business with a gunshot victim in the passenger seat and children in the back.
Man shot in head in Minneapolis with 2 kids in car
A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the head in Minneapolis while his two children were in the car.
A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the head in Minneapolis while his two children were in the car.
Hennepin County Attorney calls out Minneapolis PD for lack of collaboration
Minneapolis Police Brian O'Hara was visibly frustrated on Wednesday as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized his department for failing to communicate and collaborate with her office, as she lauded the success of her auto theft diversion program.
Minneapolis Police Brian O'Hara was visibly frustrated on Wednesday as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized his department for failing to communicate and collaborate with her office, as she lauded the success of her auto theft diversion program.
Minneapolis family escapes after home riddled with gunfire
MPD is currently investigating the incident, as well as, a separate shooting in another part of the city about a half-hour earlier that could be related.
MPD is currently investigating the incident, as well as, a separate shooting in another part of the city about a half-hour earlier that could be related.