Mayor Jacob Frey’s nominee for the next Minneapolis police chief pledged in a September 29 press conference to remake the city’s beleaguered police department into the ‘golden standard for policing’ across the nation.
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo
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Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo will not seek a third term
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced on Monday that he will not seek a third term as head of the Minneapolis Police Department.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey organizes new public safety workgroup
‘Minneapolis deserves a critical examination of the practices, laws, and policies that underpin policing and community safety.’
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MPD Chief Arradondo: Chauvin didn’t respect George Floyd’s sanctity of life
The second week of the Derek Chauvin murder trial kicked off with the much-anticipated testimony of Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.
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Frey, Arradondo, and MN mayors call on legislators to fix arbitration process for law enforcement
Group underscores the urgency of addressing arbitrators’ authority and allowing local government to effectively shift police culture and enhance accountability.
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MPD Chief Arradondo announces suspension of police union negotiations
Minneapolis Police Chief announced that the MPD would immediately suspend contract negotiations with the police federation.
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Change in leadership follows Fourth Precinct Christmas tree uproar
On Friday, two officers from the North Minneapolis station, in a predominately African American neighborhood, were put on leave after adorning the Christmas tree with cans of malt liquor, Newport cigarettes, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen paraphernalia, along with other racist items.
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We need a signal from the mayor on Chief Arradondo’s status
As interim chief, Arradondo’s job is to continue to lead the MPD until his term ends December 31, 2018. With the end near, there needs to be a signal from Mayor Jacob Frey, who is the appointing authority, as to whether there is to be continuity or the time-taking process and turmoil of seeking a new chief from applicants across the country. Â