Minneapolis Police Officer Fired Over Racist Christmas Tree Controversy Back On The Force

From CBS Minnesota:

By Reg Chapman

August 13, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A Minneapolis officer is back on the job after decorating a Christmas tree inside the 4th Precinct with racially insensitive items.

An arbitrator ruled Mark Bohnsack was wrongfully terminated by the Minneapolis Police Department. However, community members say the incident was meant to hurt people on the North Side.

A package of menthol cigarettes, a can of malt liquor, and a cup from a fried chicken restaurant decorated the Christmas tree inside the Minneapolis Police Fourth Precinct.

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