
Minnesota Supreme Court rules Minneapolis voters may decide on abolishing the police department in upcoming elections
CNN
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that voters in Minneapolis may decide on abolishing the police department in the upcoming municipal elections.
The measure, if approved, would amend the city charter to replace the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety.
The DPS would employ a "comprehensive public health approach to the delivery of functions" of public safety, according to the amendment, and "could include licensed peace officers (police officers), if necessary, to fulfill its responsibilities."

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