A recent DOJ investigation revealed that three-quarters of the Minneapolis Police Department's reported uses of force from January 2016 to August 2022 did not involve a violent offense or a weapons offense. Mayor Jacob Frey acknowledged that there was much work to do but commended reforms already in place, including policies that prohibit neck restraints and no-knock warrants. The city is working towards extending and enhancing safety beyond policing through violence prevention work.

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