Posts Tagged ‘public safety’
Public Safety is On the Ballot Again This Year
Third article in a series on the 2022 Midterm Elections By the League of Women Voters Minneapolis In November, you won’t see an obvious question on the ballot like last year’s ballot Question 2. Nonetheless, almost every federal, state and local public office in the general election affects policing and public safety in Minneapolis. The mayor and police chief have direct authority over the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD), but those powers are limited by state and federal policies. When you vote, think about how these elected offices impact your community’s safety. CONGRESS instituted “qualified immunity” that protects public employees from being sued for actions taken on the job. Congress has the authority to make changes at the federal level. Since 2009, more than half of the cases brought against police officers have been dismissed based on qualified immunity. The GOVERNOR, STATE SENATORS and STATE REPRESENTATIVES set the parameters for police union [...]
