Tag: police
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Fitchburg releases police chief survey to gauge preferred qualities
The City of Fitchburg has launched a survey as part of its recruitment process to ask what qualities people would like to see in a new police chief. The survey will close on Monday, June 21, after one … Read Full Article
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First Hmong police officer in Appleton serves his community for 25 years and counting
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Northeast Wisconsin is home to many Hmong refugees including the first Hmong officer in the Appleton … Read Full Article
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Suspect in custody, hostages freed after armed standoff at St. Cloud bank
Plus: DFL legislators want public safety bill to include provisions on police traffic stops, oversight councils and no-knock warrants; new report highlights impact of COVID-19 on Hmong community; … Read Full Article
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Eau Claire city leaders taking steps to combat anti-AAPI hate
City leaders are trying follow through on their promise to do more to combat hate in a March 29 open letter from interim City Manager Dave Solberg and Police Chief Matt Rokus. Read Full Article
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AAPI Activists Respond After Derek Chauvin Convicted of George Floyd’s Murder
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the murder of George Floyd in the highly anticipated trial that ended Tuesday, prompting an immediate response by many AAPI leaders … Read Full Article
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Who is Derek Chauvin’s ex-wife, who filed for divorce after George Floyd’s death?
Derek Chauvin’s wife filed for divorce mere days after George Floyd was killed in the custody of the former police officer and three other Minneapolis Police Department officers. Chavin’s now ex-wife … Read Full Article
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Brooklyn Center mayor thrust into policing debate
The shooting of Daunte Wright, a Black man, by a white police officer has set off protests, political upheaval and painful reckoning about racism and representation in Mayor Mike Elliott’s city. Read Full Article
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City of Eau Claire and police speaking out against anti-Asian hate crimes
With the recent killing of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia and reports of hate crimes against Asian Americans increasing in the U.S., the city of Eau Claire is standing in solidarity with local Asian … Read Full Article
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Hmong community cries out for help after mother of 6 is allegedly murdered by husband
On Wednesday night the Fresno Hmong community cried out for help after a mother of six was allegedly killed by her husband. Fresno Police said 41-year-old True Vang, … Read Full Article
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Wausau Police investigate vandalism at Hmong American Center Inc.
Wausau – Wausau Police are investigating the vandalism of a van that occurred earlier this week at the Hmong American Center Inc. in Wausau. “It took me by surprise obviously,” Yee Leng Xiong, the … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis will pay influencers to post during the George Floyd murder trials
The city will pay social media influencers to spread “approved messages” during the trials of the police officers charged with killing George Floyd. The Minneapolis City Council passed the program, … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis hires ‘influencers’ to combat misinformation during Chauvin trial
Minneapolis is getting nationwide attention for its approach to fighting misinformation during the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd. The city is … Read Full Article
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Waite Park Man Receives Felony Charge After Accidentally Firing Gun in Apartment
A Waite Park man is charged with a felony after he called police saying he had accidentally fired a gun in his apartment. A Stearns County District Court criminal complaint says 23-year-old Tanner … Read Full Article
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Over 1700 shots fired in Fresno to ring in 2021: ‘It is not safe to fire off a gun in a highly populated city’
Both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day were particularly busy for Fresno Police officers, with hundreds of ShotSpotter alerts received. From 6 p.m. Read Full Article
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Prosecutors: No charges against officers in Chiasher Vueshooting in north Minneapolis
One year after Minneapolis police officers killed an armed man during a wild shootout in a North Side neighborhood, prosecutors said Monday that they would not file criminal charges against the … Read Full Article
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Prosecutors: No charges against officers in Chiasher Vue shooting in north Minneapolis
One year after Minneapolis police officers fatally shot an armed man outside his North Side home, Hennepin County prosecutors said Monday they would not charge the officers in the death. Prosecutors … Read Full Article