Politics & Government
Lawsuit Filed Against Minneapolis Claims City Failed To Hire Enough Police Officers
The police department dwindled after 2020, and by the spring of 2024, Police Chief O'Hara said the department had lost 40% of its force.
March 23, 2026
A lawsuit was filed against Minneapolis this week, claiming the city, including Mayor Jacob Frey, have failed to hire enough police officers. The petition points back to a 2022 decision by the state supreme court.
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That decision upheld part of a district court ruling finding that the "mayor has a clear legal duty under the Minneapolis City Charter to employ at least 731 sworn police officers".
"The message of this case is very straightforward: enforce the law as written, hire more police officers," said attorney Rachel Paulose with the Upper Midwest Law Center.
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