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Minneapolis police union head blasts city council, says officers 'cannot keep the public safe with these cuts'

10.12.2020 - 19:16

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Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis President Bob Kroll on Thursday morning criticized a decision by the Minneapolis City Council to move $8 million from the city's police force to mental health and violence prevention programs as part of the latest city budget.

The cut comes as Minneapolis, like many other major American cities, is dealing with a spike in violence. It also comes months after the death of George Floyd, a Black man, who died while in Minneapolis police custody.

Floyd's death triggered protests against racism and police brutality that spread nationwide. In many cases, especially after dark, the protests turned into violent riots and looting. "The City Council is decimating the police department," Kroll told Fox News..