Students see spike in reported violent crime after University of Minnesota cuts ties with Minneapolis Police Department

Campus Reform ^ | July 27, 2020 | Alyssa Rinelli

[C19fan]

Students saw an increase in reported violence just weeks after the University of Minnesota announced that it would cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department after the death of George Floyd. In the weeks following the University of Minnesota’s announcement that it would cut ties with the Minneapolis Police Department, students received multiple systemwide public safety alert messages, telling them to be cautious on and near campus due to various reported violent crimes. This is a substantial increase in safety notifications for Minnesota students, given that prior to the announcement, only seven such announcements with only two emergencies were made in a six month period.

[markman46]

its been a long time sense i have been to the “U”.. dont live in MN anymore.

[jmacusa]

Boy, them smarty pants kollege kids an’ all that there fancy book learnin’ makes ‘em real smart. Yes siree. Get rid of the police an ‘ see what happens.