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Crime, Law and Justice

Minneapolis residents push back on MPD drone policy

Minneapolis residents push back on MPD drone policy

Police told members of the Minneapolis City Council that the drones would not be used in surveillance, but would be used to help coordinate law enforcement responses during emergencies.
by Jon Collins

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Officials, neighbors say they're ready to keep this year's Minnesota State Fair a safe one

Officials, neighbors say they're ready to keep this year's Minnesota State Fair a safe one

The Minnesota State Fair's new police chief, Ron Knafla, says 200 officers will be working on the 300-acre fairgrounds during this year’s fair. Neighbors are also teaming up to serve as ambassadors, guides and eyes on the streets surrounding the fair.
by Tim Nelson

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Minneapolis Police Department plans to purchase drones

Minneapolis Police Department plans to purchase drones

State law already allows law enforcement in the state — including MPD — to use drones. Minneapolis Councilmember LaTrisha Vetaw told MPR News host Tom Crann that the department had previously borrowed drones from other jurisdictions and now wants to purchase its own.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Police say suspect shot '20 to 22 rounds' amid standoff

Authorities in southeastern Minnesota say a Pine Island man fired “20 to 22 rounds” at police during a daylong standoff on Saturday that ended with his surrender. Court records show that in 2016, former Rice County Sheriff Troy Dunn petitioned a court to revoke the man’s permit to carry a pistol because of safety concerns.
by Matt Sepic

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