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PUBLIC SAFETY

It's been five years since Ramsey County implemented a new policy designed to reduce the number of non-public-safety traffic stops, and improve public trust.
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5-years since Ramsey County implemented a policy to reduce non-public-safety traffic stops. It's improved public trust

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Democrat calls for drones at all public events to prevent shootings
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Democrat calls for drones at all public events to prevent shootings

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Gov. Walz activates state law enforcement personnel to assist Minneapolis police following Wednesday's mass shooting
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Gov. Walz activates state law enforcement personnel to assist Minneapolis police following Wednesday's mass shooting

“No child should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer"
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Minnesota's new emergency operations center in Blaine was built in part with funds allocated by the legislature in 2023.
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SEE IT: Minnesota's new emergency operations center in Blaine is now open

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CBS News' Major Garrett: Minnesota shootings "will change" how lawmakers operate
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CBS News' Major Garrett: Minnesota shootings "will change" how lawmakers operate

Garrett says the public demands transparency, but "that transparency now can be weaponized against you"
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Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings
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Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

Capitol Police investigated 9,474 “threats” against members of Congress just last year
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Fallout from violent acts against lawmakers could lead to increased capitol security and "great number of retirements"
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Fallout from violent acts against lawmakers could lead to increased capitol security and "great number of retirements"

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The light rail as it runs down University Avenue, which Metro Transit Police have said is a 'safer ride' than it was six months ago.
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Metro Transit says "Safe and Strong University Avenue" initiative has made riding the Green Line safer

"More than 40% of riders now perceive the system as safer than six months ago"
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Former social worker Amanda Harrington takes over as Minneapolis' next Director of Neighborhood Safety.
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Former social worker Amanda Harrington takes over as Minneapolis' next Director of Neighborhood Safety

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Public safety, housing and the revival of downtown topped the list of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's annual State of the City Address Monday.
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Public Safety, Housing Revival of Downtown: St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter delivers annual State of the City Address

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The City of Minneapolis is looking for applicants for a new committee that will advise leaders on a new community safety policy.
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Minneapolis looking for new committee to advise leaders on a community safety policy

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It's a job Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says deserves more recognition.
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Minneapolis honors its 911 dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Mayor Jacob Frey said the dispatch office is at full staffing for the first time since 2020
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A new public safety plan unveiled by House Republicans aims to crack down on criminal behavior across Minnesota.
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House Republicans unveiling their new “Make Minnesota Safe” plan

"We are here to say enough is enough," said House Safety Committee Chair Paul Novotny (R- Elk River)
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Metro Transit is reflecting on a safer 2024 thanks in part to the Transit Rider Investment Program.
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Safer Rides? Metro Transit reflects on safer 2024 thanks to investments in TRIP agents

The agency reports an 8% drop in reported crimes compared to last year and says serious crime is down 14%
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New University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham spoke to WCCO's Jason DeRusha Wednesday at the Minnesota State Fair about a couple of hot-button issues as she steps into her first school year at The U.
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New University of Minnesota President clarifies Regent's stance on Israeli divestment vote

President Rebecca Cunningham also says the school is making safety on campus a priority
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New golf cart security guards aim to keep people safe on Nicollet Mall
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New golf cart security guards aim to keep people safe on Nicollet Mall

"They're unarmed, but they've got a lot of training," says the Minneapolis Downtown Council
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A handful of members from the Minneapolis City Council are releasing an updated plan for public safety beyond policing amid calls from the public for more oversight.
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Minneapolis City Council members release updated plan for public safety beyond policing

They say the check-in on the city's public safety plans come amid calls from the public for more oversight
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