Federally-mandated police reforms in Minneapolis could be tossed out
Just two weeks after sweeping police reforms were agreed upon by the city of Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), it appears that agreement, called a consent decree, could get tossed out.
Just two weeks after sweeping police reforms were agreed upon by the city of Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), it appears that agreement, called a consent decree, could get tossed out.
Charging officers for off-duty work
A proposed ordinance before the Minneapolis City Council would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers who conduct off-duty police work, while using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.
A proposed ordinance before the Minneapolis City Council would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) officers who conduct off-duty police work, while using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.
New ordinance would charge MPD officers conducting off-duty police work
A proposed ordinance would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department officers who conduct off-duty police work using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.
A proposed ordinance would allow the city to charge fees to Minneapolis Police Department officers who conduct off-duty police work using city-issued weapons, vehicles and uniforms.
Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis files motion to intervene in consent decree
Court documents show the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM) filed a motion to intervene in the federal consent decree that is meant to reform policing practices in the Minneapolis Police Department.
Court documents show the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis (POFM) filed a motion to intervene in the federal consent decree that is meant to reform policing practices in the Minneapolis Police Department.
Minneapolis PD welcomes largest group of cadets, community service officers in 5 years
Just a day after the Minneapolis Police Department agreed to a federal consent decree to remedy some of the problems from its past, it is looking toward the future.
Just a day after the Minneapolis Police Department agreed to a federal consent decree to remedy some of the problems from its past, it is looking toward the future.
Minneapolis City Council approves consent decree with Department of Justice
The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday,
The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of the proposed consent decree between the Department of Justice and the City of Minneapolis during a closed hearing session on Monday,
Mpls community leaders on federal consent decree
Minneapolis City Council members are in a closed-door session on Monday to hear details of a proposed federal consent decree. While council members were in the meeting, community members voiced their hopes and frustrations about the federal consent decree, its process, and what it could mean for reforming policing.
Minneapolis City Council members are in a closed-door session on Monday to hear details of a proposed federal consent decree. While council members were in the meeting, community members voiced their hopes and frustrations about the federal consent decree, its process, and what it could mean for reforming policing.
Minneapolis mayor calls special meeting for Dept. of Justice consent decree
Minneapolis city leaders are set to hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the federal consent decree in response to the killing of George Floyd. Sources say the city already reached a "tentative agreement."
Minneapolis city leaders are set to hold a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the federal consent decree in response to the killing of George Floyd. Sources say the city already reached a "tentative agreement."
Missing teen found safe after being reported missing by Minneapolis PD
The Minneapolis Police Department says a missing teenager has been found safe after asking for the public's help to find him.
The Minneapolis Police Department says a missing teenager has been found safe after asking for the public's help to find him.
MPD 3rd Precinct: 'Democracy center’ business, organization wanted
Minneapolis leaders are seeking a business, organization or team to run a new "Democracy center" at the former location of the MPD Third Precinct.
Minneapolis leaders are seeking a business, organization or team to run a new "Democracy center" at the former location of the MPD Third Precinct.
Minneapolis police chief checks in with All Day
Minneapolis Police Department Chief Brian O?Hara joins FOX 9?s All Day to discuss current crime in the state?s largest city, the police department?s work ahead and city officials looking to adopt a 2025 budget for the department.
Minneapolis Police Department Chief Brian O?Hara joins FOX 9?s All Day to discuss current crime in the state?s largest city, the police department?s work ahead and city officials looking to adopt a 2025 budget for the department.
Temple Israel in Minneapolis defaced with swastikas
Minneapolis police are investigating after a Jewish temple in the city was defaced with swastikas.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a Jewish temple in the city was defaced with swastikas.
Judge says 'coaching' by Minneapolis police not discipline, records not public
A judge ruled this week that the Minneapolis Police Department’s controversial practice of “coaching" some officers accused of misconduct is not discipline. The ruling means the city does not have to release records detailing alleged misconduct by officers in those cases.
A judge ruled this week that the Minneapolis Police Department’s controversial practice of “coaching" some officers accused of misconduct is not discipline. The ruling means the city does not have to release records detailing alleged misconduct by officers in those cases.
Nudieland mass shooting: Accused teen gunman takes plea deal, could avoid prison time
One of the two teen gunman charged with murder in the Nudieland concert venue mass shooting could avoid a prison sentence under a plea deal.
One of the two teen gunman charged with murder in the Nudieland concert venue mass shooting could avoid a prison sentence under a plea deal.
Minneapolis PD announces new partnership to deal with neighbor disputes
The Minneapolis Police Department announced a new partnership with the NAACP on Tuesday that will aim to deal with neighbor disputes, before they turn violent.
The Minneapolis Police Department announced a new partnership with the NAACP on Tuesday that will aim to deal with neighbor disputes, before they turn violent.
Minnesota fallen officers honored with ‘blue mass’ in Minneapolis
Fallen members of Minnesota’s law enforcement community are being honored at the first "blue mass" held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
Fallen members of Minnesota’s law enforcement community are being honored at the first "blue mass" held at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis.
Man shot by St. Paul PD is suspect in Minneapolis encampment slayings: Police
The man who was shot by St. Paul police during an incident in the Midway neighborhood on Monday night is the suspect in two recent shootings including one at homeless encampments in Minneapolis that left two people dead, police say.
The man who was shot by St. Paul police during an incident in the Midway neighborhood on Monday night is the suspect in two recent shootings including one at homeless encampments in Minneapolis that left two people dead, police say.
Minneapolis PD chief pledges full review of neighbor shooting
The political fallout continues following the arrest of a man accused of shooting his neighbor last week in Minneapolis, as several city council members continue to question why it took police four days to take the suspect into custody.
The political fallout continues following the arrest of a man accused of shooting his neighbor last week in Minneapolis, as several city council members continue to question why it took police four days to take the suspect into custody.
Mpls man shot by neighbor: MN's Red Flag law designed to prevent violence like this
When Minneapolis police arrested John Sawchak, it came after Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor Davis Moturi following months of threatening behavior. Now the author of Minnesota's "red flag" law says situations like this are exactly what the new legislation is trying to prevent.
When Minneapolis police arrested John Sawchak, it came after Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor Davis Moturi following months of threatening behavior. Now the author of Minnesota's "red flag" law says situations like this are exactly what the new legislation is trying to prevent.
Another shooting at a Minneapolis encampment leaves 2 dead
Two people are dead after a shooting at a Minneapolis encampment on Sunday – the second deadly shooting at an encampment this weekend.
Two people are dead after a shooting at a Minneapolis encampment on Sunday – the second deadly shooting at an encampment this weekend.