Crime, Law and Justice

St. Paul police chief sues Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation
The 73-page civil complaint, filed Wednesday morning in Ramsey County District Court by Henry’s attorney Chris Madel, includes allegations of unwanted touching, sexual comments and repeated attempts by Her to develop a closer personal relationship with Henry.
Minneapolis plans new provider for behavioral crisis response program
Minneapolis plans to change providers and expand its behavioral crisis response program, raising questions about the transition and compliance with court-ordered reforms.
Plymouth is latest Minnesota city to ditch Flock cameras
The Plymouth City Council voted overwhelmingly to stop using its Flock license plate reader cameras over data privacy concerns.
Hennepin County’s move to reduce a murder sentence draws backlash
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office made a rare request to reduce a man’s life sentence for his role in a 13-year-old boy’s murder. The boy’s father and county attorney candidates denounced the move.
How unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities
Alternative response programs, where mental health clinicians respond to 911 calls instead of police, have proliferated since George Floyd's murder. What does it take to do this work well?