Amid a national debate over policing, the West St. Paul Police Department sets itself apart with a different culture.
Tag: Use of Force
Response to Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict in West St. Paul
After the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, two small groups of West St. Paul residents protested peacefully, waving Black Lives Matter signs and flags.
2020 West St. Paul Election: Police
We ask the candidates about policing: Police departments are facing increased scrutiny in the aftermath of the George Floyd case. The West St. Paul City Council is already reviewing the Use of Force policy. What needs to change here in West St. Paul?
City Council Recap: June 22, 2020
The first in-person West St. Paul City Council meeting in three months included discussion of policing and proposed apartments at the former K-mart site.
West St. Paul Reviews Police Use of Force Policy
Issues and questions about policing in West St. Paul from the recent Public Safety Committee, including use of force, banned holds, hiring, and more.
City Council Preview: June 22, 2020
After more than three months of virtual meetings due to the pandemic, the West St. Paul City Council will be meeting in person again. There’s a lot on the work session schedule, including the proposed housing project at the former K-mart site.
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