‘It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day.’
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An interview with Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
When the search for the next chief of police in Minneapolis was launched, the city had one major task for the right person: reform.Â
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Retired judge offers her vision for Hennepin County Attorney
‘We have to change the narrative and send the message that if you commit a crime, there are consequences.’
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The Bail Project helps people get out of jail and reunite families
‘There is no way to do the work of advancing pretrial reform without addressing the harmful effects of cash bail in the South.’
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How the police are defunding Minneapolis
‘The message they’re sending is that this is the way you game the system.’
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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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President Biden signs landmark police reform executive order
The president signed the order on May 25, the two-year observance of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
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Two years after Floyd’s murder: Police reform has stalled nationally
‘I think that we have made some progress, but the problem is we get complacent and the minute that things look like they’re starting to change we relax.’
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Only one Black juror to serve on controversial Potter case
The trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter, who shot and killed Daunte Wright, has raised concerns about racial bias and the defense’s use of peremptory strikes, while activists are calling for accountability and justice.
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Why the Mpls effort at police reform failed
The vote should not be seen as evidence that Minneapolis residents are content with city policing
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Mpls voters face ‘hot button’ choices Nov. 2
Minneapolis voters on November 2 will vote for mayor and city council members as well as on three ‘hot button’ ballot question.
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What should be the focus of Early Intervention? Police wellness or accountability?
The Minneapolis City Council voted in early October to accept a $500,000 grant that would fund an early intervention system intended to identify at-risk police officers before misconduct occurs.Â
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Demand to defund police not enough
‘The armed forces of Russia, Germany, France, the U.K. and Japan all receive less money than American police departments.’
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Senate gridlock stalls police reform bills
‘It’s well known that the discussion around qualified immunity is a big part of the challenge,’ Sen. Tina Smith told the MSR.
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Chauvin prosecution: Will it be a model or aberration?
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd was a well-tried case, with a compelling case centered on the testimony of the community members and the life of Floyd.
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One year later: events to honor the life and death of George Floyd (updated)
This weekend, events will take place in the Twin Cities and across the nation to commemorate the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death.
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Mother of police victim finds strength in numbers
It’s been nearly two years since Amity Dimock lost her son Kobe Dimock-Heisler at the hands of Brooklyn Center police, and she’s fought to keep her son’s memory alive.
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Brooklyn Center resolution calls for unarmed responders
‘We wanted it so that police were not the only option for people in need.’
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Withheld video of North Carolina police shooting leaves public in the dark
If ever there was a situation where release of video was necessary to advance a compelling public interest, this is it.
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The Supreme Court can protect Black lives by ending qualified immunity
Only one legal entity can end the enactment of qualified immunity and remove the protection itself…