Steve Fletcher

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A pair of Minneapolis City Council members are claiming "defund the police" was never part of their planned "framework," just days after a vote to slash nearly $8 million from the department's budget while homicide rates have soared in the city.
December 17, 2020

As Homicide Rates Soar In Minneapolis, City Council Members Now Say ‘Defund The Police’ Was Never Their ‘Framework’

A pair of Minneapolis City Council members are claiming "defund the police" was never part of their planned "framework," just…
Minneapolis Police
June 27, 2020

Minneapolis City Council Officially Approves Legislation To Abolish Police Department

In a unanimous vote, the Minneapolis City Council officially approved a measure to abolish the police force on Friday after…
Minneapolis Police
June 4, 2020

Minneapolis Seriously Considering Disbanding Their Police Force

The Minneapolis city council is seriously considering disbanding their police force in the wake of the death of George Floyd.