Policing is an honorable profession, and too often these stories do not get told. The video from this incident is difficult to watch, but because of their quick actions, a young boy was given a second chance at life. We couldn’t be more grateful.
MPD hosted dozens of residents at the Grain Belt bldg on Thursday for Community MStat. We hold weekly MStat crime strategy meetings & host one in community monthly. This week we honored 2nd Pct PO Cha & Clark for saving a young person who tried to jump off the Stone Arch Bridge.
Always great to join
@freddiebell
on “The People’s Station”
@899KMOJ
! Community radio provides a vital service to our city, and it’s great to be a part of supporting community voices!
☘️☘️HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY!!☘️☘️ A great time at the Minneapolis St Patrick’s Day Parade with community, several of our officers and future officers. Proud to be 2024 Irish-American Officer of the Year! 🇺🇸🇮🇪
Looking forward to the MPD having a chance to respond to this, much of which included demonstrable numerical falsehoods. When seconds count to get life-saving aid to victims, there’s no question this technology helps us save lives. Idk how you put a dollar value on that.
Auto sears or “switches” have fueled an increase in multiple victim shootings across the US. Thankful to MPD & law enforcement partners, especially US Attorney &
@ATFHQ
for their help prosecuting those who sell & use these devices to to cause harm.
With the help of parents, the MPD arrested three more juveniles involved in robbery sprees that included carjackings, robberies, and auto thefts in February and March. Our cops have been working around the clock, and I’m certain more arrests will come. We will put an end to this.
The opioid epidemic has claimed the lives of thousands of Minnesotans. We could not hold the line, much less make progress, without our law enforcement partners.
I was grateful to meet with law enforcement officials to discuss our state's efforts to address the opioid epidemic.
Thanks to 5th St Towers for hosting this month’s Community MStat in the 1st Pct. We began these meetings last year, with each precinct taking turns hosting. The public gets a chance to see how the MPD addresses emerging crime trends and monitors for results as we build trust.
I joined Minneapolis PAL at the Hall STEM Academy in North Minneapolis this week to celebrate “I Love to Read” month. A great time helping them release some energy & encouraging them to read! Thankful to all our police and CSO’s who support Minneapolis PAL events with our youth.
I created the MPD Purple Heart Award was last year. Officers Luke Rysavy & Jacob Spies were shot in separate incidents and are the first members of the MPD to receive this honor. They were publicly given the MPD Purple Heart Medals this week.
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The MPD Mounted Unit, the only police mounted unit in Minnesota, joined thousands for the funeral for our fallen heroes in Burnsville. This prestigious duty provides an unparalleled service to community. I’m thankful they were present to support for the loved ones left behind.
An incredible show of support today for Burnsville police & fire. I couldn’t be prouder to wear the MPD uniform today as well over 200 of Minneapolis’ Finest attended to pay our respects not only to three heroes, but also to the families who have had a loved one taken from them.
Early Monday, a woman was carjacked by juveniles. With info from residents, within two hours of the carjacking, the four juveniles were in custody. Minneapolis police and investigators continue to work around the clock to put an end to these robberies.
Every day we trust police to keep the peace and protect us from harm. We expect perfection. We ask police to be masters of peaceful de-escalation while being tactically prepared to operate like a special-forces soldier if an active-shooter arises.
Mayor Frey & I were scheduled to talk to
@FOX9
@LeahBenoFox9
yesterday about the MPD’s recruitment strategy, however, tragedy in Burnsville forced a change course. Join me in thanking these brave men & their families for their sacrifice.