University of Minnesota will scale back ties with Minneapolis police after George Floyd's death

[Mike 03]

CNN via KVIA ABC 7
Published
May 28, 2020 7:17 am

The University of Minnesota, whose main campus is in Minneapolis, has announced it will scale back the relationship it has with Minneapolis police following the death of George Floyd.

The university will “no longer contract with the Minneapolis Police Department for additional law enforcement support” and it will not use the police department for “specialized services are needed for university events,” the institution president said in a message to students and faculty Wednesday night.

“This will not stand,” President Joan Gabel wrote in the message.

“I do not have the words to fully express my pain and anger and I know that many in our community share those feelings, but also fear for their own safety.

“We will limit our collaboration with the MPD to joint patrols and investigations that directly enhance the safety of our community or that allow us to investigate and apprehend those who put our students, faculty, and staff at risk,” Gabel added.

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A lot of people aren't putting up with this shit anymore. Social pressure, shame, and more social pressure. Bring it!

[Borchkins]

1. My son is accepted as a freshman in the fall.

He's hoping to be able to go. Good for U of Minn.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

2. Good. Now it's time to stop contracting with MINNCOR.

[Wellstone ruled]

4. Yes sir,

you need six people,well you are going to get twelve at double time.

[redstatebluegirl]

3. Seeing a man murdered on tv SHOULD cause a reaction!

[roamer65]

5. Kudos to the University of Minnesota.