Politics & Government

Minneapolis Police Department Welcomes Largest Group Of New Hires In 5 Years

It's a diverse class, and they aren't just any new hires—they're community service officers and cadets.

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January 8, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS—After losing hundreds of officers since 2020, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says the force is now at a turning point.

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The Minneapolis Police Department welcomed its largest group of new hires in five years on Tuesday.

"I chose Minneapolis because I believe that Minneapolis is a community that needs officers that help regain that community trust, so, here I am," one recruit said.

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