Minneapolis launches Operation Safe Summer V crackdown
Minneapolis launched Operation Safe Summer V, a targeted enforcement operation running June 1-6 to arrest people known for repeated violent offenses and to bolster safety across the city.[1]
The Minneapolis Police Department is leading the effort with support from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, State Patrol, Metro Transit Police, the ATF, FBI and DEA.[1] MPD plans to add 30 extra officers on weekend patrols without increasing overtime costs and will focus patrols near major summer events including Pride and Taste of Minnesota.[1]
City officials say the sweep aims to remove repeat violent offenders from public spaces and reassure residents and visitors during high-traffic weeks.[1]
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- Operation Safe Summer V runs June 1–6 in Minneapolis, targeting people known for repeated violent offenses.
- The effort is led by MPD with support from the BCA, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, State Patrol, Metro Transit Police, ATF, FBI and DEA.
- MPD plans to add 30 extra officers on weekend patrols without increasing overtime costs, focusing on areas near major summer events like Pride and Taste of Minnesota.
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