New ordinance may levy fee for off-duty Minneapolis police officers

MINNEAPOLIS — The City of Minneapolis is making moves to charge fees for off-duty police work.

According to a 2019 audit, 71% of officers worked one or more off-duty shifts.

“Repeatedly asked why the city was allowing officers to pick up off duty while simultaneously pointing to staffing challenges as a reason to why residents were not getting follow up on issues like burglary or other police response,” said Minneapolis City Councilmember Robin Wonsley…

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