Coronavirus Message From Minneapolis Police Department Chief Medaria Arradondo

Press release from the Minneapolis Police Department:

April 13, 2020

“To our Minneapolis residents, workers and visitors,

The Minneapolis Police Department is here for you when you need us as we all continue to adapt to changes due to the Covid-19 virus.

You may see the men and women of the Minneapolis Police Department wearing masks and face coverings. While mask and face coverings are not a standard part of the MPD uniform, and some may find it uncomfortable engaging with an officer wearing a mask, I ask for your understanding during these unprecedented times. This is just one way we are working together to help slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

We have taken aggressive steps to keep officers healthy so they can keep you safe. Some of these steps include enhanced personal protective equipment, some changes to staffing models and schedule changes that still allow for the City to be fully covered by the MPD.

We are closely monitoring and managing officers’ health, including putting protocols in place for possible and confirmed exposure including testing. Some of our staff have gone through a period of quarantine including to date one confirmed positive COVID-19 test. We will continue to be vigilant and take necessary measures to keep all our employees healthy and well.

We remain committed to serving and protecting you in all ways possible. Please stay healthy and safe.”

My Best,
Chief Medaria Arradondo

This press release was produced by the Minneapolis Police Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.