Minneapolis City Council members and community advocates renewed opposition to a proposed $38 million police training center on March 24, arguing the project is being advanced while the city is still absorbing more than $200 million in losses tied to Operation Metro Surge.
On March 24, Minneapolis City Council members and community leaders renewed opposition to a proposed $38 million police training center, as debate over public safety spending continues to escalate following the financial impact of Operation Metro Surge.
The proposal, which was introduced to the City Council on March 26, includes a $6 million purchase of a building that would require council approval and is part of a broader capital investment plan for a “shared safety training and wellness center.”
Community members and advocates voiced concerns at a March 24 press conference, arguing the project is being advanced while the city is still absorbing what critics say is more than $200 million in lost revenue tied to Operation Metro Surge…