Minneapolis mayor nominates city's first community safety commissioner

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Thursday his nomination for the city’s first community safety commissioner position. Cedric Alexander has a long career in law enforcement and will oversee the proposed Office of Community Safety.

This is a morning update for Friday, July 8 from MPR News, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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