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Small business owners in Minneapolis say the city forced them to hire off-duty MPD officers for security gigs. Some were led to believe MPD wouldn't respond to their calls if they refused. The officers often insisted on cash payment.

Small business owners say they're pressured to hire off-duty MPD cops for security - Minnesota Refor...
Small business owners say they're pressured to hire off-duty MPD cops for security - Minnesota Refor...

Small business owners — particularly immigrant owned — say they've been pressured by police to hire off-duty officers to provide security.

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DCpiratesandpoets.bsky.social

The Mafia has more ethics than police.

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SWstaidwinnow.bsky.social

Defund the police.

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Uuniongrl.bsky.social

I'm not surprised with any of this.

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Aaviendha69.bsky.social

the official Mafia of the city of Minneapolis.

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BVbambooboy.bsky.social

Protection rackets are alive and well

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Hhammancheez.bsky.social

cash payments lmao 'sure, but here, sign this receipt officer' 'no' 'why not' 'no reason'

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SSheronflight.bsky.social

Never would've thought this would be the case in Minneapolis. Is the Minneapolis PD otherwise known for corruption?

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HLvelikizeko.bsky.social

In many places, Cops are just a gang with state backing

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MPmarkpritchard.bsky.social

So you're saying that the Minneapolis police department is actually a gang running a protection racket.

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TAtacoavenger.bsky.social

Oof, Madone!

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Minnesota Reformer
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