The city said it would try to negotiate a court-enforced consent decree with the federal government that would require an overhaul of its police force.
Tag: Police Department (Minneapolis, Minn)
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Here Are the Key Allegations From the DOJ Report
The key allegations in the report echo complaints that some Minneapolis residents have made for years. The report could lead to a court-enforced consent decree.
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Read the Full Justice Department Report
The report, released Friday, is the result of a multiyear investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the death of George Floyd in 2020.
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What Happened to ‘Defund the Police’ Efforts in Minneapolis and Other Cities?
The movement faltered after activists failed to build broad support for a goal that lacked a clear definition. When crime surged, Republicans seized on it as evidence that Democrats were being recklessly soft on crime.
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Justice Department to Release Minneapolis Police Report
The investigation was launched after George Floyd was murdered during an arrest in 2020, touching off protests nationwide.