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Minnesota Supreme Court rules voters may decide on changing the police department in upcoming
electionsThe Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that voters in Minneapolis may decide on changing 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."
Essentially, the measure would also remove the police chief and the mayor's power over the agency, and would be led by a commissioner appointed by the city council.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/minneapolis-police-ballot-minnesota-supreme-court-rules-voters-may-decide-on-changing-the-police-department-in-upcoming-elections/ar-AAOxfnA