Frey, Arradondo create MPD use of force reporting requirements with emphasis on de-escalation

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Frey, Arradondo create MPD use of force reporting requirements with emphasis on de-escalation

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced on Tuesday changes to the MPD force reporting requirements and de-escalation.

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