Minneapolis Council Member explains decision to not sign pledge to disband police department
A Minneapolis City Council Member who did not sign a pledge to end the Minneapolis Police Department released a statement explaining her decision Tuesday.
A Minneapolis City Council Member who did not sign a pledge to end the Minneapolis Police Department released a statement explaining her decision Tuesday.
'Uncharted territory': Minneapolis City Council brainstorms plan to dismantle MPD
The Minneapolis City Council spoke with reporters Monday after vowing to dismantle the police department, giving some more input on their goals.
The Minneapolis City Council spoke with reporters Monday after vowing to dismantle the police department, giving some more input on their goals.
'That was optics': Minneapolis community members voice opposition to disbanding MPD
The Minneapolis City Council's vow to defund the police department has its mix of support and backlash, and the majority vote doesn't necessarily mean it will happen.
The Minneapolis City Council's vow to defund the police department has its mix of support and backlash, and the majority vote doesn't necessarily mean it will happen.
Bail set at $1.25M with no conditions for ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin made his first court appearance Monday in the death of George Floyd, where a judge set his bail at $1.25 million with no conditions. Chauvin, a veteran police officer, was seen putting his knee on the back of Floyd’s neck’s as he repeatedly said he could not breathe.
Minneapolis Mayor sets sights on police union in search of culture shift
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirmed his opposition to abolishing the city’s police department Monday, saying his idea of reform has more to do with changing the department’s relationship with the police union.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reaffirmed his opposition to abolishing the city’s police department Monday, saying his idea of reform has more to do with changing the department’s relationship with the police union.
Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD
Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.
Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.
Defunding the Minneapolis Police Department would likely require public vote to change charter
Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers joined a call for the city to defund and dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
Sunday, nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers joined a call for the city to defund and dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department.
Anoka Co. Sheriff has 'no appetite' to help Minneapolis if it abolishes police department
The Anoka County Sheriff says his agency has “no appetite” to help the city of Minneapolis after nine members of the City Council voiced their support for disbanding the department Sunday.
The Anoka County Sheriff says his agency has “no appetite” to help the city of Minneapolis after nine members of the City Council voiced their support for disbanding the department Sunday.
Minneapolis Mayor: 'I do not support abolishing the Minneapolis Police Department'
Hours after nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers announced their intention to dismantle and de-fund the Minneapolis Police Department, Mayor Jacob Frey made it clear he hopes to reform the department and does not support abolishing it.
Hours after nine Minneapolis City Councilmembers announced their intention to dismantle and de-fund the Minneapolis Police Department, Mayor Jacob Frey made it clear he hopes to reform the department and does not support abolishing it.
Minneapolis City Council leaders to make 'major announcement' at Powderhorn Park on future of city's police
After an emergency meeting on Friday, where the council took steps to ban police officers from using chokeholds, the Minneapolis City Council is looking to lay out its plan for the future of the department after the death of George Floyd.
After an emergency meeting on Friday, where the council took steps to ban police officers from using chokeholds, the Minneapolis City Council is looking to lay out its plan for the future of the department after the death of George Floyd.
Duty to intervene: Minneapolis police spoke up but didn't step in
Minneapolis was among several cities that had policies on the books requiring police officers to intervene to stop colleagues from using unreasonable force, but that didn't save George Floyd and law enforcement experts say such rules will always run up against entrenched police culture and the fear of being ostracized and branded a "rat."
Minneapolis was among several cities that had policies on the books requiring police officers to intervene to stop colleagues from using unreasonable force, but that didn't save George Floyd and law enforcement experts say such rules will always run up against entrenched police culture and the fear of being ostracized and branded a "rat."
Crowd kicks Minneapolis mayor out of rally for not backing defunding the police department
The Minneapolis mayor faced backlash after saying he won't defund the city's police department.
The Minneapolis mayor faced backlash after saying he won't defund the city's police department.
Protesters want to replace Minneapolis Police Department with ‘community-led safety’
Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.
Thousands gathered for another weekend of protests in Minneapolis. Their chants calling for justice for George Floyd but also the defunding the Minneapolis Police Department.
Tombstones near where George Floyd died in Minneapolis honor people who died in police altercations
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
A display of art is sending a powerful message just blocks from the spot where George Floyd died nearly two weeks ago.
The conditions 3 former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd case must meet to make bail
Court documents show the conditions three Minneapolis police arrested this week on charges in the death of George Floyd need to meet to make bail.
Court documents show the conditions three Minneapolis police arrested this week on charges in the death of George Floyd need to meet to make bail.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
Minneapolis police officers use force against black people at 7 times the rate of whites
Behind the human tragedies, there is also data that paints a picture of how the City of Minneapolis has two different versions of "to protect and serve."
Behind the human tragedies, there is also data that paints a picture of how the City of Minneapolis has two different versions of "to protect and serve."
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
Use of force experts: George Floyd video 'like a checklist of things done incorrectly’
Even national experts in police use of force struggled with words to describe the video of a Minneapolis Police officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck.
Even national experts in police use of force struggled with words to describe the video of a Minneapolis Police officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck.
Top Republican won't say if Minneapolis police union head should resign: 'It's a union decision'
The top Republican in Minnesota government would not say Friday if the embattled Minneapolis police union president should resign, calling it a "union decision."
The top Republican in Minnesota government would not say Friday if the embattled Minneapolis police union president should resign, calling it a "union decision."