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National Guard, State Patrol troopers demobilizing

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Law enforcement officials leading Operation Safety Net have begun demobilizing National Guard and State Patrol resources in Minneapolis and other Twin Cities locations now that the Chauvin trial has concluded.

State Patrol Col. Matt Langer said the operation is demobilizing in a strategic way but has resources available to be ready if needed. More than 3,000 National Guard service members had been activated for the operation.

Learn more about Operation Safety Net.

Actions to Promote Peace: Practice Safe Protesting

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Many gatherings, protests, and events will be happening in the coming days. It is important for you to particpate in these actions of protest, healing and support. However, it is important to particpate in ways that keep your own body safe, and protect the safety of others with whom you are gathering.

Please follow these Safe Protest Practices:

  • attend with a friend and designate a meeting place if you get separated,
  • let another friend or your family know where you are going,
  • write your name and number and an emergency contact’s name and number on your arm.
  • bring your fully charged cell phone and a mobile charger,
  • wear a good quality face mask and consider bringing safety goggles,
  • bring drinking water and a snack,
  • strip down your wallet but include your ID and a small amount of cash,
  • pack a basic first aid kit for your use, and also to assist others.

Stay aware of your surroundings and have an exit strategy. And above all else know your rights and be prepared to state them loudly and calmly. 

No curfew in Minneapolis tonight: 10 PM Curfew in Brooklyn Center

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There will not be a curfew in Minneapolis tonight, April 14. Leave 911 open for emergencies. Call 612-673-5335 with tips about suspicious activity in Minneapolis that do not require an immediate response.

If you plan to attend vigils or protests tonight please have a safety plan and note curfew in Brooklyn Center is at 10 PM- 6 AM. To be safe please attend with a friend and designate a meeting place if you get separated, let another friend or your family know where you are going, write your name and number and an emergency contact’s name and number on your arm. Also bring your cell phone, a mobile charger, a good quality face mask, water, your ID, safety goggles, a small amount of cash , and a basic first aid kit for your use to assist others. (See the attached image and feel free to copy and share this with your friends and family.)

Stay aware of your surroundings and have an exit strategy. And above all else know your rights and be prepared to state them loudly and calmly. 

state of emergency and a curfew tonight 4/12/21 due to killing of Daunte Wright by Brooklyn Center police

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has enacted a curfew in the Twin Cities metro counties Monday night after a night of unrest that followed the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Black man during a traffic stop. 

Walz joined Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and law enforcement officials to announce a state of emergency and a curfew in Hennepin, Ramsey and Anoka counties, which will begin at 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday on April 12, 2021.

Minneapolis’ Options for Staying Informed about the Chauvin Trial

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The City plans will hold regular briefings on Thursdays (10:30 a.m. via City social media: Twitter, Facebook and Youtube) throughout the trial of Derek Chauvin who is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd. Briefings will also be streamed live on the City’s Facebook page. You can also get trial news from Operation Safety Net at weekly press conferences on Operation Safety Net social media and posted to the website Mondays at 2 p.m.

Briefing highlights

  • The community should expect to see a gradual increase in police and National Guard presence to ensure public safety as the Derek Chauvin trial progresses. Opening statements in the trial began Monday, March 29.
  • Minneapolis 911 provided information about how the department has increased capacity to respond to large-scale emergency situations and is working to educate the community about when to call 911.
  • Residents and businesses are encouraged to connect to their neighborhood organizations as another way to stay informed. Find neighborhood organization information on the City’s website.

Mental Health Resources

As the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin progresses, many community members may be seeking ways to cope with trauma and retraumatization.

The City has created this list of mental health support resources to help residents and their loved ones.

You can also explore the cultural wellness directory, a directory of trauma informed wellness services that uses the power of community members to heal and to build community.

Additional resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

·                    Coping with grief, a resource for survivors of community violence, including understanding grief in adults and children.

·                    Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Events: Coping with Retraumatization

·                    SAMHSA training and educational resources for response and recovery after disasters and traumatic events.

 

City moves forward on new mobile behavioral health crisis teams

The City of Minneapolis is moving forward on a pilot project that will serve as an alternative to police response to support people experiencing a crisis. This pilot project will send an unarmed, highly trained and empathetic team to properly assess their needs and provide appropriate care or support while avoiding unnecessary hospitalization and criminalization. Behavioral health response teams will include behavioral health providers and may include emergency medical technicians or emergency medical services. Learn more about this work on the City’s website.

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