St. Paul Police, Fire Departments Amp Up Training, Prepare For Possible Unrest During Chauvin Trial

CBS Minnesota

March 18, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The unprecedented riots of 2020 forced first responders in the Twin Cities to examine at how they work together, and how they’ll respond in the future.

Damage impact in the capitol city from the fires, looting and unrest could top $100 million. Since then, police and fire departments began working in coordination, in advance of the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin across the river.

“We’re spending more time training. And getting better doesn’t just happen in a vacuum, you have to spend time. You have to come together, mutual aid partners have to come together, train together,” Senior Commander Troy Greene with St. Paul Police said.

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