Politics & Government

Have Minnesota's Police Reform Efforts Made An Impact?

Some far-reaching changes to policing have been enacted by both the Minnesota legislature and individual communities.

(Courtesy of Tim Lee)

May 24, 2021

You hear about it almost every day: the debate about police reform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and other incidents involving police that have prompted protests.

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And while proposals are being considered now at both the federal and state level, some far-reaching changes to policing have been enacted by both the Minnesota legislature and individual communities.

But have they had an impact? Esme Murphy takes a look.

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