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“There is a cop hiding behind this sign”

“There is a cop hiding behind this sign”

A Minnesota sheriff’s office teams up with a local business to prevent speeding with an eye-catching billboard

April 22, 2022

A not-so-subtle billboard in Scott County, Minnesota, is prompting drivers to think twice about speeding. The billboard, which states, “There is a cop hiding behind this sign,” is the result […] Read More

Minnesota woman celebrates 10 years of sobriety with state trooper who arrested her for drunk driving

Minnesota woman celebrates 10 years of sobriety with state trooper who arrested her for drunk driving

February 16, 2022

A Minnesota woman recently celebrated her 10th year of sobriety by meeting up with a state trooper with whom she has developed a unique and special relationship. Amy Martin was […] Read More

Small town Minnesota police department officers one-month paid sabbatical to officers

Small town Minnesota police department officers one-month paid sabbatical to officers

January 31, 2022

A small-town Minnesota police department is offering its officers a one-month paid sabbatical to officers to recruit, retain and improve the overall health of its sworn personnel. The Paynesville Police […] Read More

Minnesota detective develops a low-cost tactical robot for law enforcement use

Minnesota detective develops a low-cost tactical robot for law enforcement use

November 30, 2021

  A detective with the Burnsville Police Department in Minnesota and Tactical R/C founder has created a tactical robot that is much cheaper than alternatives. Detective Shawn Mahaney’s robot – […] Read More

Minnesota law enforcement leaders blame prosecutorial discretion for increase in crime

Minnesota law enforcement leaders blame prosecutorial discretion for increase in crime

November 24, 2021

Minnesota law enforcement leaders blamed county prosecutors’ policies for the increase in crime and decrease in public safety at a recent state Senate hearing. The hearing, held by the Senate […] Read More

“Rushed” and “unprecedented”  Minnesota law enforcement groups sue over changes to justified use of deadly force law

“Rushed” and “unprecedented” Minnesota law enforcement groups sue over changes to justified use of deadly force law

July 17, 2021

Law enforcement organizations in Minnesota are filing a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz over changes made to the justified use of deadly force standard during the 2020 legislative session. The […] Read More

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