Minneapolis City Council Votes Against Police Incentives Package

The Minneapolis City Council has voted against a tentative agreement between the Minneapolis Police Department's union and the city that would have provided retention bonuses for officers who stay within the department. The agreement, aimed at addressing the department's staffing crisis, would have offered up to $18,000 in bonuses for eligible officers who remain employed with the MPD for at least three years. The council cited concerns about effectiveness, rushed decision-making, and the need for alternative solutions. The department is currently 359 officers short, and the disagreement highlights ongoing tensions between the city council and the police union.