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Minneapolis cops told not to wear uniforms to political events, comes ahead of Trump rally
Source: NBC News
Minneapolis cops told not to wear uniforms to political events, comes ahead of Trump rally
The police chief said he does not want the community to think the department is "showing favor or bias toward a particular political party or a candidate."
Oct. 2, 2019, 1:20 PM EDT
By Minyvonne Burke
The Minneapolis Police Department announced a policy change prohibiting off-duty officers from wearing their uniforms at political rallies or when publicly endorsing candidates.
At a news conference on Tuesday, police Chief Medaria Arradondo said he wants to ensure that the community knows the police department is not "showing favor or bias toward a particular political party or a candidate."
"It is very important for me as chief to ensure that our policies are in line with our mission and our values," he said.
The move drew opposition from the head of the city's police union. He questioned the timing of the policy change, as it comes a little over a week before a scheduled rally by President Donald Trump which the city's mayor has openly criticized.
Mayor Jacob Frey last week condemned President Donald Trump's planned campaign rally on Oct. 10 at the Target Center.
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The police chief said he does not want the community to think the department is "showing favor or bias toward a particular political party or a candidate."
Oct. 2, 2019, 1:20 PM EDT
By Minyvonne Burke
The Minneapolis Police Department announced a policy change prohibiting off-duty officers from wearing their uniforms at political rallies or when publicly endorsing candidates.
At a news conference on Tuesday, police Chief Medaria Arradondo said he wants to ensure that the community knows the police department is not "showing favor or bias toward a particular political party or a candidate."
"It is very important for me as chief to ensure that our policies are in line with our mission and our values," he said.
The move drew opposition from the head of the city's police union. He questioned the timing of the policy change, as it comes a little over a week before a scheduled rally by President Donald Trump which the city's mayor has openly criticized.
Mayor Jacob Frey last week condemned President Donald Trump's planned campaign rally on Oct. 10 at the Target Center.
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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minneapolis-cops-told-not-wear-uniforms-political-events-comes-ahead-n1061226
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