Tag: School resource officers
Officials tight-lipped as videos show violent fights at multiple Minnesota schools
Fights have broken out at high schools across the Twin Cities and beyond over the last few weeks, leaving parents concerned for students' safety.
“This...
Police leaders say ‘legislative fix’ only way to resolve SRO issue...
The state’s largest police association sent a letter to its members last week saying a “legislative fix” is the only way to address concerns...
Moriarty memo reignites confusion with new SRO law
A letter from Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty sent Wednesday to the police chiefs in her county has reignited confusion surrounding a new law...
No special session on SROs, DFL leaders commit to ‘hearings’ next...
Following a second legal opinion from Attorney General Keith Ellison, DFL leaders are indicating that they will not call a special session to address...
Ellison issues second legal opinion in effort to clarify SRO law
Attorney General Keith Ellison issued a second legal opinion Wednesday in an effort to clear up ongoing confusion surrounding a new law impacting school...
3 more agencies suspend school resource officer programs
At least three more police agencies have announced within the last week that they are suspending their school resource officer (SRO) programs in response...
Police chiefs, legislators explain issues with new SRO law
Center of the American Experiment hosted a panel discussion with police chiefs and state representatives last week to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding a...
2 Edina schools switch to online classes after ‘credible threat’
Classes for Edina High School and Valley View Middle School were moved online Friday as police investigated a “credible threat.”
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Parent of child assaulted in Mankato fight says ‘safety of all...
A parent who says her child was assaulted during a fight Friday at Mankato East High School is speaking out about the need for...
EXCLUSIVE: State rep says SRO issue shows Walz’s ‘lack of leadership’
Republicans plan to “turn up the heat” on Gov. Tim Walz and his DFL allies after the governor told local media that he won’t...