Minneapolis

Chauvin trial cost Hennepin County $3.7 million for security, other expenses

The single largest expense after salaries was security for the Hennepin County courthouse, which cost $773,000

Court OKs 3rd-degree murder against 3-ex cops in Floyd death

The proper interpretation of Minnesota's third-degree murder statute has been disputed in the cases involving the ex-officers

This load-bearing vest offers body armor protection in a uniform look

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BlueStone Safety Products

BlueStone Safety’s vests offer a discreet alternative to traditional uniform tops by offering a professional look coupled with the ability to increase officer safety and lessen the load typically meted out by heavy duty belts

Chauvin sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for Floyd's death

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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months in prison

Minn. PDs hand out vouchers to repair broken car lights instead of tickets

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The program, which is funded by donations, is "totally upending the dynamics of a traffic stop"

Minneapolis mayor awards $300K security contract to community group of ex-gang members to prevent violence

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Some city council members objected. "We are not looking to have civilians do exactly what police officers do"

National Guard on standby to assist in Minneapolis

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The city has seen recent unrest related to an officer-involved shooting and after a protester was killed by a speeding car

Driver plows into Minneapolis protesters, killing 1 and injuring others

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The driver was hospitalized for injuries after some protesters "began to strike" him, police said

Minneapolis council committee calls for releasing $5M for police OT

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Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the money would help cover a small percentage of the overtime shifts amid an officer shortage and costs associated with the trial of Derek Chauvin

Minneapolis to bring in outside help to deal with surge in violence

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The city has asked state and federal agencies for help as Minneapolis police face a shortage of officers, the mayor said

Police: 2 dead, 8 wounded in downtown Minneapolis shooting

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Police said the gunfire stemmed from two men who got into an argument near a nightclub

Minneapolis residents to likely vote in November on future of city's police department

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A group that wants to create a new public safety department has gathered enough signatures to make the ballot

Trial for 3 ex-cops charged in Floyd’s death pushed to March

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The postponement is in part to allow the publicity of Derek Chauvin's conviction to cool off, a judge ruled Thursday

Ex-cops in Floyd death claim witness coercion, harm of leak

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In pretrial motions, defense attorneys plan to request that prosecutors be sanctioned after media reports that Derek Chauvin had planned to plead guilty a year ago