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The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Minneapolis City Council approves police reform agreement

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published March 31, 2023
The agreement comes nearly three years after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd.
The University of Minnesota Police Department was authorized last year to hire 16 more police officers.

Mixed reactions follow end of Operation Gopher Guardian program

by Gillian Haveman
Published November 18, 2022
The initiative, which brought 10 extra police officers to Dinkytown for two weekends, left some people uneasy and others feeling more secure in light of increases in crime.
MPD to begin using drones

MPD to begin using drones

by Devlin Epding
Published October 20, 2022
Many community members share concerns over how the drones will be used.
The George Floyd Memorial Square as pictured on Election night on Tuesday Nov. 3.

Activists discuss new MPD discipline, wellness reforms

by Olivia Stevens
Published June 29, 2022
Changes include limiting hours officers can work and clarifying levels of discipline for specific policy violations.
The changes come after a settlement between the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), MPD and the city of Minneapolis was reached on March 31.

Report details how MPD officer Mark Hanneman killed Amir Locke

by Hanna Van Den Einde
Published April 24, 2022
The joint report was published by the Attorney General and Hennepin County Attorney’s offices and provided more information about the police killing of Locke.
An activist leads chants as the protestors march towards the 1st Minneapolis Police Precinct on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The protest was held to honor Amir Locke, who was fatally shot by a Minneapolis Police officer earlier this week.

Protestors march for ‘Justice for Amir’ after police killing Wednesday

by Minnesota Daily News Staff
Published February 5, 2022
Hundreds filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis, calling for a ban on no-knock warrants and the resignation of the interim police chief and Mayor Frey.

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