A proposal that would allow the City of Minneapolis to charge fees for off-duty police work is approved by a council committee.
Proponents say it would help recoup costs incurred by officers’ use of city-owned weapons and cars, and even police uniforms worn during those jobs. Those jobs are typically private security.
Council President Elliot Payne says they would also be able to track just how much off-duty work officers, in an understaffed department, are doing…