Hennepin County Chief Judge Todd Barnette was sworn in as Minneapolis’ new Public Safety Commissioner, and will focus on a holistic approach to public safety,
crime
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WORD ON THE STREET | What’s your hot-button issue this election?
Crime seemed o top voters’ concerns ahead of the 2023 election.
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The case for juvenile justice reform
Moriarty stands by her decision to offer the plea deal and the decision to offer two years in juvenile detention followed by an extended juvenile justice sentence.
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Media outlets report violent chatter has increased as authorities prep for Trump indictment
Several media outlets have reported that chatter includes comments like “civil war,” and “worse than January 6.
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Public transit plagued with crime and drug use
Crimes on transit—not just light rail—involving assault, fraud, gambling, theft, and sex and weapons offenses more than doubled from about 100 in September 2020 to about 200 in December 2022.
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How safe can we really be?
‘They aren’t safe at all—they’re just swimming in the chaos, clinging to a belief that their guns make them safe.’
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Biden calls for more guardians, fewer warriors
‘As long as there’s crime in our communities, there will be a need for law enforcement.’
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More guns, pandemic stress, and a police legitimacy crisis created a homicide spike in 2020
Homicide rates in the U.S. spikes by almost 30% in 2020 according to FBI figures.
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Mpls. crime spike ramps up debate over funding police
Last week the city council voted 7-6 to pay nearly $500,000 to hire temporary police officers for MPD
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There’s no doubt public safety change is needed
While communities debate defunding initiatives, people wonder what would replace police officers.