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local-government5 months ago

Audit Finds Minneapolis Police Did Not Violate Policies During Federal Raid

An independent audit found that Minneapolis police did not violate policies during a June federal raid on Lake Street, which involved federal agents and was initially misunderstood by the community as immigration enforcement. The report confirmed that police only escorted federal agents out of the area and did not assist with immigration enforcement, adhering to the city's separation ordinance. The audit recommends strengthening this ordinance and improving communication among government branches to prevent future misunderstandings.

via CBS News|
#audit#federal-raid#ice
tragedy1 year ago

"Parents Mourn as BCA Identifies Gunman in Officer Mitchell's Death"

Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell was shot and killed in the line of duty while trying to help a man on the street. His parents, Janet Raper-Edwards and Dennis R. Edwards Sr., are mourning the loss of their son, remembering his big heart and love for life. The family plans to travel to Minnesota for his burial and then to Connecticut to grieve with the rest of their family.

via KSTP|
#family-mourning#jamal-mitchell#line-of-duty
crime1 year ago

Derek Chauvin Allegedly Used Excessive Force on Woman Before George Floyd Incident

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is accused in a new federal lawsuit of using excessive force by kneeling on a woman's back during an arrest in January 2020, months before the fatal incident involving George Floyd. The lawsuit alleges Chauvin and his partner, Ellen Jensen, violently removed Patty Day from her car, causing injuries, and failed to report their use of force. The complaint highlights a pattern of misconduct by Chauvin and claims the Minneapolis Police Department ignored such behavior, contributing to systemic issues of excessive force and racial discrimination.

via NBC News|
#civil-rights#crime#derek-chauvin
local-news2 years ago

Minneapolis City Council Approves New Site for 3rd Police Precinct

The Minneapolis City Council has approved the purchase of a new location for the police's 3rd Precinct, which was burned down during protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The new site, located on the 2600 block of Minnehaha Avenue, is about a half-mile north of the previous building. The construction of the new facility is estimated to cost over $14 million and could be ready for police to move in by the end of 2024.

via CBS Minnesota|
#3rd-precinct#city-council#local-news
crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings in Minneapolis Leave Victims Injured and Police Investigating

Minneapolis police have linked shell casings recovered from a chaotic Uptown shooting to six different firearms, with one gun connected to three previous shootings. The shootout occurred at a makeshift memorial for a homicide victim, causing extensive damage to nearby cars and apartments. Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing a man opening fire before fleeing. The incident displaced residents and forced repairs to be made to flooded apartments.

via Star Tribune|
#crime#firearms#minneapolis-police
politics2 years ago

Minneapolis Police Face DOJ Investigation for Excessive Force and Discrimination

A DOJ report found that the Minneapolis Police Department engages in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law, disproportionately targets Black and Native American people in law enforcement activity, and uses unjustified force in many instances across the city. The report recommends nearly 30 remedial measures and improvements the city should implement to combat the racial disparities and excessive use of force in the department, like enhanced training and accountability measures and improved data collection of police activity. The report also underscores the need for improvement in the Minneapolis Police Department's cultural and training environment after finding "poor" de-escalation tactics and scant accountability measures were put into practice.

via CBS News|
#doj#excessive-force#george-floyd
law-enforcement2 years ago

"DOJ Report Exposes Systemic Abuse and Racism in Minneapolis Police Department"

The Justice Department released a report on Minneapolis police, finding rampant racial discrimination, excessive force, and First Amendment violations. The report also highlighted the department's poor handling of misconduct allegations and mental health crises. The city and police department agreed to a federal consent decree to implement reforms overseen by an independent monitor and approved by a federal judge.

via The Associated Press|
#excessive-force#george-floyd#law-enforcement
justice2 years ago

DOJ Report Exposes Years of Racist and Unconstitutional Policing in Minneapolis

The Justice Department has released a report that accuses Minneapolis police of systematically discriminating against racial minorities, violating constitutional rights, and disregarding the safety of people in custody for years before George Floyd's death. The report confirmed many citizen complaints about police conduct that emerged after Floyd's death. The city and police department have agreed to a consent decree, which will require reforms to be overseen by an independent monitor and approved by a federal judge. The report recommends 28 "remedial" steps to improve policing as a prelude to the consent decree.

via The Associated Press|
#civil-rights#consent-decree#excessive-force
us-justice-department-investigation2 years ago

DOJ to Release Results of Minneapolis Police Investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is set to release the findings of its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, which was launched after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The report is expected to reveal significant systemic problems and could lead to a consent decree overseen by a federal judge. The Civil Rights Division has negotiated similar agreements in other cities to enforce policing overhauls. The murder of George Floyd led to protests and calls to defund or rethink policing, and the Minneapolis police force has faced criticism for years for racially discriminatory policing.

via The New York Times|
#civil-rights#consent-decree#george-floyd
politics2 years ago

DOJ to reveal findings of Minneapolis Police investigation

The Department of Justice is set to announce the results of its two-year long pattern and practice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department, which was launched after the murder of George Floyd. Attorney General Merrick Garland will make a civil rights announcement in Minneapolis on Friday, alongside other senior officials and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The investigation aimed to determine if MPD engages in a pattern of discriminatory policing and excessive force. The result of the federal investigation comes just two months after the Minnesota Department of Human Rights announced its court-enforceable agreement with MPD.

via KSTP|
#civil-rights#doj#george-floyd
us2 years ago

Former Minneapolis officer convicted of aiding in George Floyd's killing

Tou Thao, one of the four former Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd, has been found guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter for his role in the killing. Thao held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained Floyd. The judge called Thao's actions "objectively unreasonable" during the arrest that led to Floyd's death. Thao, Kueng, and Lane were previously convicted of federal civil rights violations in connection with Floyd's killing and respectively sentenced to 3 1/2 years, 3 years, and 2 1/2 years in prison.

via CBS News|
#conviction#george-floyd#manslaughter
crime2 years ago

Ex-Minneapolis Officer Tou Thao Convicted of Aiding Manslaughter in George Floyd's Death

Tou Thao, the last of four former Minneapolis police officers facing state charges in the death of George Floyd, has been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter. Thao was convicted for his role in the murder of Floyd, who died May 25, 2020, when former police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. Thao faces sentencing on August 7; Minnesota guidelines recommend four years for manslaughter.

via The Hill|
#crime#derek-chauvin#george-floyd
crime2 years ago

Former Officer Tou Thao Convicted of Aiding in George Floyd's Killing

Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been found guilty of aiding and abetting in manslaughter in the 2020 death of George Floyd. Thao is the last of the four fired Minneapolis police officers to be found guilty in the case. He has already been convicted on federal charges of violating Floyd's civil rights and is currently serving a 3 1/2-year prison sentence. Thao's sentencing date is set for Aug. 7 and is expected to range from 41 to 57 months in prison.

via ABC News|
#crime#george-floyd#manslaughter