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Mpls. Mayor Making Changes To MPD To Quell Violence Surge: ‘We’re Not Messing Around’

The changes are in direct response to requests from residents for help during a recent surge in gun violence.

By Reg Chapman

September 21, 2020

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is making changes within the Minneapolis Police Department he hopes will ensure better response time to 911 calls and investigations.

The changes are in direct response to requests from residents for help during a recent surge in gun violence.

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WCCO’s Reg Chapman sat down with Mayor Frey to get some insight into what the changes will look like.

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