
Minneapolis debates police department reform in virtual hearing
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Several dozen Minneapolis residents attended a virtual public hearing Thursday to contest and discuss the proposed plan to replace its current police department, but after several hours one outcome is certain: the debate promises to continue.
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported Friday that almost 100 people spoke at the virtual public hearing, and were largely split on the plan. The proposal by City Council Members Phillipe Cunningham, Steve Fletcher and Jeremy Schroeder submitted at the end of January, is similar to one that was blocked in August of 2020. At that time Minneapolis' Charter Commission decided to take more time to review the proposal which prevented it from advancing to the November ballot for people to vote on it. The two proposals share a common goal: eliminate the police department in its current form. Thursday’s three-hour hearing started with the input of people who were predominantly against the three members' plan. Several argued that it didn’t include needed extensive reforms following the May 2020 death of George Floyd, according to the Star-Tribune.More Related News