Politics & Government
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Talks About His Decision To Leave: ‘I Did It Out Of Principle'
More than 200 officers have left the Minneapolis Police Department, or have gone on extended leave, since the murder of George Floyd.
May 16, 2021
More than 200 officers have left the Minneapolis Police Department, or have gone on extended leave, since the murder of George Floyd.
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The police union says an overwhelming number cited a lack of support, and felt left to fend for themselves during the riots.
Few have spoken out publicly since, but only on WCCO, one former officer agreed to tell Jennifer Mayerle about his decision to leave.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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