Minneapolis Considering Bringing in More Police to Combat Violent Crime after Officers Quit During Unrest: Report
Minneapolis is reportedly considering bringing in supplemental police officers to assist the city's police department as the city deals with an uptick in violent crime and a shortage of officers after a large number left during the unrest that gripped the city over the summer.Officers from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and Metro Transit Police would work with the Minneapolis Police Department to combat violent crime specifically if the proposal is approved by Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council, the Star Tribune reported Monday.The mayor has indicated his support for the plan, which is projected to cost the city nearly $497,000.The officers would be part of Joint Enforcement Teams with city police that would form by November 15 and remain in operation through the end of the year, according to the plan.“We’re not gonna be having these people out taking bicycle theft reports. These are going to be people out combating crime issues,” John Elder, a spokesman for Minneapolis police
