Tag: Police
Hennepin County sending social workers to more police departments
Local leaders are sending social workers to more police departments in Hennepin County.
The move comes as part of an expansion effort to increase the...
St. Paul chief paints grim picture of ‘incredibly overworked’ police department
St. Paul police officers “are being pushed to the brink” as they grapple with high turnover and record crime rates, the chief of police...
Commentary: The left unleashed a crime wave on America — here’s...
(Daily Caller News Foundation) — The strength and beauty of America is that our country unites people of all races around shared values of...
Bloomington commissioner calls pro-police event ‘fascist radicalization’
A Bloomington human rights commissioner recently called a pro-police fundraiser for an officer diagnosed with Leukemia “fascist radicalization.”
The second annual Back the Blue event...
Former Minneapolis police officer starts nonprofit to combat PTSD
Former Minneapolis police officer Chris Steward, a 14-year veteran, recently started a nonprofit with the goal of helping fellow officers overcome post-traumatic stress disorder...
FBI investigating after Red Lake officer killed in the line of...
A Red Lake police officer was killed in the line of duty Tuesday and the FBI is investigating, authorities said.
“It is with heavy hearts...
2020 homicides broke all-time high in Minnesota
There were more assaults on Minnesota police officers in 2020 than any other year on record, according to a report released this week.
In its...
Young Minnesota radical demands removal of ‘thin blue line’ decals from...
Since returning from college this spring, a would-be activist has been pushing for the removal of "thin blue line" flag decals from Sartell Police...
Suburban police warn of ‘sharp increase’ in auto thefts
Suburban police departments issued warnings throughout the week about a "sharp increase" in overnight thefts of and from vehicles.
“Most thefts are occurring overnight. They...
Democrat John Thompson owes police an apology, St. Paul chief says
One of Minnesota’s most outspoken left-wing state representatives does not have a Minnesota ID and was recently cited for driving despite a suspension he...