What do cities do when murders suddenly rocket up by over 50% and carjackings by 537%? Here in Minneapolis, the city council cuts police spending by $8 million. Believe it or not, this deal is actually the good news, as the council initially wanted to cap the force at 750 employees — far below its currently authorized 888, a move stymied by Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto threat.
Defund: Minneapolis Cuts Police Budget By $8M — But Not Staffing Levels — As Murders Skyrocket By 50%
