Crime, Law and Justice

With Biden's backing, Democrats revive George Floyd police reform bill
House Democrats have passed the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing. The sweeping measure bans chokeholds and “qualified immunity” for law enforcement while easing requirements for prosecutors to pursue misconduct charges.
St. Paul police lead training to protect firefighters during mass demonstrations
The St. Paul Police Department added the training to deal with a specific problem they had last year: Firefighters had trouble responding to buildings on fire because of the volatile situation around them. Meanwhile, activists say they are skeptical police will respect their First Amendment rights.
An exchange of gunfire between a police officer and two brothers who were shot and killed on a road near Sebeka, Minn., began when one of the suspects opened fire on the officer and a sheriff's deputy, according to a BCA report.
Antifa didn't storm the Capitol. Just ask the rioters.
Many charged in the Capitol riot mentioned antifa in relation to the attack, describing the anti-fascist movement as an enemy and refuting the baseless claim that Trump supporters weren't involved.
Number of handgun permits to carry nearly doubles in Minnesota
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says there were 96,554 permits to carry issued in 2020. That's the highest amount of permits issued since Minnesota’s Personal Protection Act was enacted in 2003.
Minneapolis nixes 'social media influencer' plan during Chauvin trial
Minneapolis city officials on Monday canceled plans to hire so-called "social media influencers" to disseminate official information during the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin.
#AskMPRNews: How will MPR News cover the trial of Derek Chauvin?
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the newsroom’s deputy managing editor Nancy Lebens about coverage of George Floyd’s killing and the upcoming trial of Derek Chauvin.  
Will Chauvin trial start next week? Answer lies in higher court decision 
A state court of appeals is deciding whether to reinstate a third-degree murder charge against the former Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s killing. Its ruling will determine whether Derek Chauvin’s trial begins March 8 as planned.