Minneapolis Police Department faces stark officer shortage as it seeks to rebuild public trust

[NorthernHawkeye]

O’Hara says his department is short by more than 200 officers, and has lost 40% of its police force in the last four years.

“It is incredible,” O’Hara said. “It’s not just that we lost 40% of the force, they’ve been facing the highest levels of crime and violence, in some categories, that the city has ever seen.”

Minneapolis is facing a surge in assaults, and nearly three dozen shooting calls a month. Officers have been subject to some mandatory overtime.

Full article:

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/minneapolis-police-department-faces-stark-officer-shortage-as-it-seeks-to-rebuild-public-trust/

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

0% you could talk me into being a cop. We have killed that profession as a society "pandering to stupidity". Minneapolis doesn't need to start with public trust to get those 200 officers, they need to create a workplace where you don't get sued everytime you do your job

 

[THE_DEVIL]

If that means the bad candidates are now not applying or getting hired this is a good thing.

 

[Brian_Fantana]

If that means the bad candidates are now not applying or getting hired this is a good thing.

The exact opposite. Nobody wants to be an officer and work in Hennepin county right now. Not so much because of the crime; but more because they receive zero support from the city leaders and prosecutors. At least O’Hara is finally admitting it. And how Mary Moriarty still has a job is baffling. When your county prosecutor would rather charge a cop than a criminal, tough to recruit. If the police could actually do their job and if the criminals are actually held accountable, things would inevitably have to get better. I’d be a little tired as well if I arrested the same person 3 or 4 times in a month and they keep getting let out to reoffend.

I know there are a few on this board who don’t live here and believe anyone who thinks Minneapolis still has a crime problem is racist; but they have very little clue and hear about maybe 1% of the shit that happens nightly.

 

[Hawki97]

The exact opposite. Nobody wants to be an officer and work in Hennepin county right now. Not so much because of the crime; but more because they receive zero support from the city leaders and prosecutors. At least O’Hara is finally admitting it. And how Mary Moriarty still has a job is baffling. When your county prosecutor would rather charge a cop than a criminal, tough to recruit. If the police could actually do their job and if the criminals are actually held accountable, things would inevitably have to get better. I’d be a little tired as well if I arrested the same person 3 or 4 times in a month and they keep getting let out to reoffend.

I know there are a few on this board who don’t live here and believe anyone who thinks Minneapolis still has a crime problem is racist; but they have very little clue and hear about maybe 1% of the shit that happens nightly.

Just move if it’s so terrible. Easy peasy.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

Just move if it’s so terrible. Easy peasy.

I think I know you well enough at this point to know this was sarcasm.

 

[Hawki97]

I think I know you well enough at this point to know this was sarcasm.

If I was so freaked out by what was happening in the town I lived in, I would move and leave that shit behind. Phuck that place and the people, it’s their choice.

The USA is the size of Europe. Plenty of space to go far, far away from what you don’t like and start over.

 

[Whiskeydeltadeltatango]

If I was so freaked out by what was happening in the town I lived in, I would move and leave that shit behind. Phuck that place and the people, it’s their choice.

The USA is the size of Europe. Plenty of space to go far, far away from what you don’t like and start over.

Ok, I'm kind of catching the vibe.


Play this out with me though, those that can move do, those that are focused on living in a safe place find a way to move, policing is even more difficult with less candidates, and it goes to shit because instead of addressing the real issue we just kept turning a blind eye?



And bro if your just like, don't care, above my pay grade, **** them I'm out. Im not teying to solve world peoblems at this point. Touché.

 

[Hawkman98]

If that means the bad candidates are now not applying or getting hired this is a good thing.

Nope it means the good candidates aren't applying and the shitty ones are. Two of the major police departments in my area are hiring. One PD got 8 applications and the other PD got 13 applications.

 

[KFsdisciple]

Well miraculously it feels like we've gone about 3.5 years since police have killed an unarmed black man. Maybe the police deserve an attaboy. LeBron James has been awful quiet.

 

[Mufasa94]

Well miraculously it feels like we've gone about 3.5 years since police have killed an unarmed black man.

How long has it been since a black man who committed a crime resisted arrest or dangerously fled from police in a vehicle while possessing a weapon?

 

[St. Louis Hawk]

On the flip side, I hear applications are pouring in to the Louisville PD after potential recruits heard you can just make shit up about rich golfers, complain about fake injuries that would allow you to sue rich golfers, and still have the PD and mayor back you up. Plus, new pants!

On the serious side, let’s up the pay for cops, require college degrees, and weed out the ones that everybody knows shouldn’t be cops. Job is too important to have the C team out there.

 

[Hawki97]

Ok, I'm kind of catching the vibe.

Play this out with me though, those that can move do, those that are focused on living in a safe place find a way to move, policing is even more difficult with less candidates, and it goes to shit because instead of addressing the real issue we just kept turning a blind eye?

And bro if your just like, don't care, above my pay grade, **** them I'm out. Im not teying to solve world peoblems at this point. Touché.

Brian made it sound like he is quite discouraged about the city he lives in. My suggestion to move comes from what I would do if I felt that way. There may be a little more nuance to it but the reason I’d move is bolded.

That said, I don’t know what I would feel like if I lived in the MSP area or not. Have some friends that live in SP and they love it and I enjoy visiting.

 

[ihhawk]

If I was so freaked out by what was happening in the town I lived in, I would move and leave that shit behind. Phuck that place and the people, it’s their choice.

The USA is the size of Europe. Plenty of space to go far, far away from what you don’t like and start over.

Maybe people care about their community and rather than give up, they fight back to save it.

 

[Hawki97]

Maybe people care about their community and rather than give up, they fight back to save it.

More power to them. Not what I would do.

You won’t see me sticking around to save Ioway as it goes down the MAGA shitter. ***

***A reminder I’m not moving because of politics, I’m moving because Ioway sucks and I’m bored as phuck of it.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

0% you could talk me into being a cop. We have killed that profession as a society "pandering to stupidity". Minneapolis doesn't need to start with public trust to get those 200 officers, they need to create a workplace where you don't get sued everytime you do your job

I had three buddies on the force there, only one remains because he still genuinely feels he protects good people from evil........and his wife is from there. The other two, left shorty after the george floyd fentanyl overdose. One actually volunteered to coach boxing and basketball in the 'hood. They took their numerous commendations and put that marxist shithole in their rearview.........

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Brian made it sound like he is quite discouraged about the city he lives in. My suggestion to move comes from what I would do if I felt that way. There may be a little more nuance to it but the reason I’d move is bolded.

That said, I don’t know what I would feel like if I lived in the MSP area or not. Have some friends that live in SP and they love it and I enjoy visiting.

The only question about SP crime is: How high will the new annual murder record be since it's broken every year. 🤡

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

More power to them. Not what I would do.

You won’t see me sticking around to save Ioway as it goes down the MAGA shitter. ***

***A reminder I’m not moving because of politics, I’m moving because Ioway sucks and I’m bored as phuck of it.

You're still here? Your options may be limited because many areas of the country don't have basements!

 

[Hawki97]

The only question about SP crime is: How high will the new annual murder record be since it's broken every year. 🤡

 

[Hawki97]

You're still here? Your options may be limited because many areas of the country don't have basements!

 

[HawkeyeHitman]

More power to them. Not what I would do.

You won’t see me sticking around to save Ioway as it goes down the MAGA shitter. ***

***A reminder I’m not moving because of politics, I’m moving because Ioway sucks and I’m bored as phuck of it.

You’re moving because you’re insufferable to be around. Nobody wants to be around you expect other insufferable low T Marxist.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

You’re moving because you’re insufferable to be around. Nobody wants to be around you expect other insufferable low T Marxist.

He's a marxist coward....a perfect fit for Muderappolis!

 

[Hawki97]

You’re moving because you’re insufferable to be around. Nobody wants to be around you expect other insufferable low T Marxist.

OH, DA HITMAN’S ON THE RAG AGAIN AND COMING OUT SWINGING SO THE SQUAD BETTER WATCH OUT!

Ah, shit. @LunchBox50 is so much better at this than me.

 

[Hawki97]

He's a marxist coward....a perfect fit for Muderappolis!

Aw, look at my little bitch boy already worked up for the day. Adorbs. You going to rage post again all day?

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

If you want a true, unfiltered, small glimpse of what Murderappolis is really like these days, it's right here. >

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[Brian_Fantana]

Just move if it’s so terrible. Easy peasy.

Easy Charlie. I was just responding with my opinion on why they can’t recruit police. I think the city is trending in the right direction and I like living up here, so moving isn’t in the cards right now. IMO, a few elected officials will be replaced soon enough as the voters get tired of the same old same old happening.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Aw, look at my little bitch boy already worked up for the day. Adorbs. You going to rage post again all day?

Rage post? lol Is that one of the tricky, cool, buzzy phrases they teach you in brain scrub school? 🤡

 

[Hawki97]

Rage post? lol Is that one of the tricky, cool, buzzy phrases they teach you in brain scrub school? 🤡

I own you.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Easy Charlie. I was just responding with my opinion on why they can’t recruit police. I think the city is trending in the right direction and I like living up here, so moving isn’t in the cards right now. IMO, a few elected officials will be replaced soon enough as the voters get tired of the same old same old happening.

If you believe MPLS is changing for the better any time soon, you should seek professional help immediately.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

I own you.

I wish you did....because then I would have a shot at being in the same room as you........

 

[Hawki97]

Easy Charlie. I was just responding with my opinion on why they can’t recruit police. I think the city is trending in the right direction and I like living up here, so moving isn’t in the cards right now. IMO, a few elected officials will be replaced soon enough as the voters get tired of the same old same old happening.

I was more responding to this part of your post:

“I know there are a few on this board who don’t live here and believe anyone who thinks Minneapolis still has a crime problem is racist; but they have very little clue and hear about maybe 1% of the shit that happens nightly.”

That sounded like you think it’s pretty bad. I’d move if I thought that.

 

[Hawki97]

I wish you did....because then I would have a shot at being in the same room as you........

Perfect. Almost gotcha. Keep going bitch boy.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Looks like @Hawki97 's better half was arrested AGAIN last night >

 

[Hawki97]

Looks like @Hawki97 's better half was arrested AGAIN last night >

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[Rifler]

Thread title has it backwards,.. Minneapolis needs to regain the trust of it's police force...

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Do you and Antoine jog together? Guessing from his physical description, you're a perfect match....skinny on skinny!

 

[Hawki97]

Do you and Antoine jog together? Guessing from his physical description, you're a perfect match....skinny on skinny!

 

[Pinehawk]

The police did this to themselves. They are going to need to fix it themselves.

 

[Here_4_a_Day]

Sweet town...cops' fault!

 

[Rifler]

The police did this to themselves. They are going to need to fix it themselves.