Police Officers

Bill: Extra $5 On Insurance Policies To Fund Police, Firefighter Pensions

Take a close look at your homeowner and auto insurance policies — the cost may be going up. Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to add a $5 surcharge on every policy in the state.

2013/04/04

St. Paul Police Officers Recall Dramatic Ambush

For the first time, the St. Paul police officers who were ambushed in October are talking about their horrifying experience.

2013/01/17

Jennifer Burnos (credit: Crow Wing County)

Baxter Woman Accused Of Breaking Officer’s Ankle

A woman in Crow Wing County is accused of breaking a police officer’s ankle as she struggled against her arrest. Forty-four-year-old Jennifer Burnos, of Baxter, is charged with obstruction.

2013/01/17

St. Paul Cops In YouTube Arrest Video Return To Work; Not On Patrol

Two St. Paul police officers who were involved in a controversial YouTube arrest video have returned to work, but have not been assigned to patrol, according to St. Paul Police.

2012/09/17

Malo Gomez (credit: Hennepin County Sheriff)

Man Convicted For Firing At Mpls. Police Officers

A jury convicted a man for shooting at two Minneapolis police officers who were sitting in their squad car last July, according to the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office.

2012/06/20

DPS Investigates Officer Allegedly Giving Pot To Protestors

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is looking into allegations that a Hutchinson Police officer gave marijuana to protestors as part of a police program.

2012/05/09

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

Up To 2,000 Officers Expected For Schneider’s Funeral

As many as 2,000 police officers from around the country are expected to attend the funeral for Shawn Schneider, the Lake City police officer who was shot in the head last month.

2012/01/05

2 Lakeville Officers Honored With Chief’s Award

Two Lakeville police officers are being honored for their quick response and fast thinking, but this recognition comes with a special twist.

2012/01/04

New London To Cut Police Hours

Residents of New London, Minn. will have fewer hours of police protection next year.

2011/12/12

Cops Recall High-Speed Chase Where Suspect Got Away

A Minnesota police officer called it one of the most dangerous traffic stops of his career. Both his partner and he believed the driver they had just pulled over was not going to cooperate — and they were right.

2011/11/02

Charges: Man Fired Shots At Cops Conducting Traffic Stop

An 18-year-old man has been charged after allegedly firing shots at Minneapolis police officers because he was “bored,” according to authorities.

2011/09/16

Deputies Sued By Man Who Was Strip Searched

A man who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving is suing two Olmsted County sheriff’s deputies he says conducted an unreasonable strip search.

2011/08/25

Minn. Cops Celebrate Hot Dog Holiday With Eating Contest

It may not immediately come to mind as a major American holiday, but July 23 was National Hot Dog Day. July is also Hot Dog Month. To celebrate, teams of St. Paul and Minneapolis police officers faced off in an eating contest for charity.

2011/07/26

Shooting At Mpls. Squad Car Has Officers On High Alert

An attack on one or two police officers is like an attack against the entire department. Most Minneapolis police officers out on patrol are on high alert a day after two of their own were shot at after a traffic stop.

2011/07/26

Police Dogs, Handlers Compete For Certification

Police dogs from around the country were in Woodbury on Sunday to strut their stuff. The dogs and their handlers showed off their skills at the Region 18 trials in order to be certified as police K9s.

2011/06/12

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