State asks Minneapolis leaders for consent
decree to reform police department
Posted By: voxpopuli, 4/29/2022 1:25:44 PM
Following a scathing report released Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MNDHR), the state is looking to use a consent decree to ensure reforms within the Minneapolis Police Department. The nearly two-year investigation into MPD found in the last 10 years, the department engaged in a pattern or practices of race discrimination, violating the Minnesota Human Rights Act. (SNIP) Responding to the findings Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Jacob Frey said he’s open to a consent decree.
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the soros-run MSM attacking Americans and their Police again.. using one of their top stooges, Boy Mayor Frey, of Mogadapolis.. oh.. and what PARTY has been running the city AND police force for the last ten (sorry, fifty) years?