Minneapolis, MN is voting whether to replace Police Department with a Department of Public Safety
Minneapolis, MN voting on ordinance to disband police
The city of Minneapolis is holding a vote to determine whether it should disband its police department and replace it with a Department of Public Safety. If the ordinance is approved by voters, the Department of Public Safety would combine public safety functions through a comprehensive public health approach led by a Commissioner nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the City Council. Furthermore, the Police Department and its chief would be removed from the City Charter.
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Voters in Minneapolis will face a lengthy ballot next Tuesday with a crowded mayor's race and several competitive city council races. However, they'll also vote on three amendments to the city charter, one of which could eliminate the Minneapolis Police Department and replace it from scratch with a new Department of Public Safety.
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