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After 32 years in the Minneapolis Police Department, Medaria Arradondo has announced that 

he will not seek another term as chief of police

MPR News reporter Matt Sepic and editor Brandt Williams joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the context of the announcement and Arradondo’s legacy. They discussed the support for Arradondo in some Minneapolis communities, how the murder of George Floyd may have factored into Arradondo’s decision and the state of the city’s Police Department.

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After 32 years in the Minneapolis Police Department and four years as chief of police, Medaria Arradondo will retire in January. MPR News reporter Matt Sepic and editor Brandt Williams joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the context of the announcement and Arradondo’s legacy.

After 32 years in the Minneapolis Police Department and 4 years as chief of police, Medaria Arradondo will retire in January. MPR’s Matt Sepic and Brandt Williams joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the context of the announcement and Arradondo’s legacy.

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