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Please keep our law enforcement partner & colleagues at the
@MinneapolisPD
in your thoughts & prayers.
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While on patrol in Minneapolis, Officer Chon came across a group on the light rail, needing help finding their way. Turns out, they’re some of the best
@SpecialOlympics
athletes in the country — including one of the most decorated gymnasts Lee Dockins!
Officer Chon rode with
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Today, MTPD stood with thousands of brothers and sisters, representing law enforcement agencies from across the state and country, to honor fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell.
His obituary from today's memorial service:
Jamal James Mitchell was born February 12,
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The
@CityMinneapolis
&
@MinneapolisPD
have identified the officer killed today as 28-year-old Jamal Mitchell.
He had been with the department for just over a year.
Just 3 days on the job, Ofc. Mitchell rescued 2 people from their burning home.
Today, he ran towards danger to
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.
@MetroTransitMN
Orange Line buses now honor fallen heroes
@BurnsvillePD
Ofc. Paul Elmstrand, Ofc. Matthew Ruge, & Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth.
Thank you to
@mvtatransit
for sharing these decals from Print Lab Wraps with us.
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Today we laid Officer Jason Newkirk to rest. He dedicated 17 years of service to the MTPD.
We want to thank
@BtBLminnesota
,
@Twins
,
@MNLEMA
&
@BurnsvillePD
for their extraordinary support during this difficult time.
We also want to thank all of the law enforcement agencies,
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Metro Transit Police Officer Jason Newkirk.
Officer Newkirk dedicated 17 years to the MTPD.
He truly loved being part of this police family.
Please join us in sending your condolences to Jason’s family.
Thank you for your
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Tomorrow, the MTPD will honor the life of Officer Jason Newkirk.
Public visitation begins at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. & Minnesota Police Honor Guard ceremony at 12 p.m. at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington. We will also livestream the service & ceremony on our social media
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Welcome to the official X account of the Metro Transit Police Department! Chief
@emoralesIII
shares more about the type of content you'll find here & on our Facebook & Instagram (
@MetroTransitPD
) accounts. Like, share & subscribe!
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"Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of our brethren."
Chief
@emoralesIII
&
@MplsPDChief
were among the several hundred officers from dozens of departments from across the metro who stood vigil for
@BurnsvillePD
Ofc. Paul Elmstrand, Ofc. Matthew Ruge, & Burnsville
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Didn’t get the memo we were still ok with this. Thanks Mother Nature. 🥶❄️
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There will be more official presence on the LRT besides Metro Transit PD & CSOs -- meet our new TRIP Agents.
Light rail riders will soon start to see a new group of people riding alongside them – Transit Rider Investment Program (TRIP) Agents. Learn more about their role here:
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Per
@MinneapolisPD
: MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR OFFICER JAMAL MITCHELL
The memorial service will be held on Tues. June 11 at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Senior High School at 9800 Fernbrook Lane North.
Thousands of police officers from across the state, region, & nation are
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The City of Burnsville has identified the 2 officers & firefighter/paramedic who made the ultimate sacrifice this morning. Rest in peace Ofc. Paul Elmstrand, Ofc. Matthew Ruge, & Adam Finseth.
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Meet Keith, one of our Real Time Information Center specialists, who can see everything everywhere all at once!
#TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay
#TEADMN
8–9p: Real Time Information Center Specialist Keith Hendrickson monitors activity at stations and onboard transit. “As a rider, it helps to know we have very good cameras and that criminals are probably going to get caught quickly." More at
#TEADMN
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We're happy to share that
@BurnsvillePD
Sgt. Adam Medlicott, wounded in the deadly shooting that killed 3 first responders, has been released from HCMC & is now recovering at home, according to city officials 🙏
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The past week has been incredibly difficult for us, our friends at Minneapolis Police, & many other law enforcement agencies across the country.
Officer Blaha captured these images this week at MTPD West Command in Minneapolis & Raymond Ave. Station in St. Paul.
We’re going to
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We had a very special guest today! Cooper & his mom & dad came to visit us.
@MetroTransitMN
General Manager Lesley Kandaras, Assistant General Manager Alyssa Haugen, Chief Operating Officer Brian Funk, & MTPD Chief
@emoralesIII
gave him the grand tour!
Follow Cooper's journey &
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Starting on Monday, you'll see more of our officers & CSOs at Brooklyn Center Transit Center as we expand fare inspections to our BRT lines. If you need assistance paying your fare, Chief
@emoralesIII
explains how our Transit Assistance Program works.
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From Chief
@emoralesIII
& the entire MTPD: Our hearts are broken. Please join us in keeping
@BurnsvillePD
in your prayers.
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Meet Sgt. Fuzz! He's the nation's first certified First Responder Therapy Dog. Each week, Sgt. Fuzz + his handler,
@sppdmn
Reserve Officer Kathryn Smith, honor one of their partner law enforcement agencies by wearing their patch. Check out their week repping the MTPD! 🐾
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One of the best things about our West Command location is the view of
@TargetFieldEVNT
! They've been testing out the video board over the past few days ahead of tomorrow's
@Twins
Home Opener!
Chief
@emoralesIII
& MTPD's Command Staff will be taking part in a very special Opening
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It’s hearing about positive experiences like this that make us love what we do! We’re working hard to ensure our transit system is safe & welcoming for all riders like Cooper! Follow him
@findingcoopersvoice
on FB & IG!
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Chief
@emoralesIII
announces the conviction & sentence for the man behind a deadly shooting at Central Station in St. Paul in 2022.
Full news release here:
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Meet Officer Tommy Fickett. He’s been with the MTPD for 3 years, starting as a Community Service Officer before graduating from academy in December.
Thank you for your service, Officer Fickett!
#NationalPoliceWeek
If you’re interested in joining the MTPD, we have more
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Heading to the
#MinnesotaYachtClub
Festival today?
💡 Here's a tip: Take
@MetroTransitMN
Green Line or Routes 62 or 75 to Central Station in St. Paul.
🚶♀️ It's just a 15 minute walk from the station to Harriet Island.
⏰ You'll save yourself time & a parking headache.
📱 Plan
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#HomelessActionTeamTuesday
: Not long ago, you could find Andy Baseman on the light rail and struggling with addiction.
Now, you’ll still find Andy on the trains, but with a new mission: To provide help to those facing the same kind of challenges he once did.
In a few days,
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It's been two years since we first implemented our Safety & Security Action Plan – a series of 40+ actions to improve public safety on transit. We asked riders to share the changes they've noticed.
For Zay, he's seen the difference our new TRIP Agents are making.
On Aug. 6,
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Chief
@emoralesIII
provides this week's recap, including the difference TRIP Agents are already making.
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In this week's recap,
@emoralesIII
reflects on the MTPD's progress on the one year anniversary of his swearing in as the Chief of Police.
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It was an honor & a privilege to be a part of the
@Twins
tribute to fallen
@BurnsvilleMN
heroes Ofc. Matthew Ruge, Ofc. Paul Elmstrand, & firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth. Rest in peace brothers. You'll never be forgotten.
@emoralesIII
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@emoralesIII
provides his first weekly update on the department. This week: Overall reported crime data, our new recruitment campaign, & meet our Officers of the Week.
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📸🏅 Flashback to 2021: Celebrating our hometown hero & Olympic gold medalist
@sunisalee_
!
🤸🏻♀️🇺🇸 Now: We’re once again rooting for Suni & Spring Park-native
@shanewiskus
as they look to punch their ticket to
#Paris2024
at the
#USAGTrials24
at
@TargetCenterMN
this week!
🗓️➡️
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Yesterday, we paid our respects to fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell by visiting the memorial at the 5th Precinct.
If you would like to help his family, the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis,
@LELSMN
&
@MNPoliceAssn
have teamed up to collect donations.
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On this Valentine's Day, we wanted to share the story of Ofc. Collin Bensen. He explains how the power of a parent's love led him to be the police officer he is today. ❤️
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We love a good
@MnDOT
sign! 💚Remember,
@MetroTransitMN
is offering free rides tomorrow — so there’s no excuse to drink & drive. We hope you have a fun
#StPatricksDay
&
#CelebrateResponsibly
🍀
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#MTPDWeeklyUpdate
: Chief
@emoralesIII
commends the officer response to a mass shooting near Minneapolis encampment & welcomes our newest group of recruits.
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.
@emoralesIII
's weekly recap honors Ofc. Paul Elmstrand, Ofc. Matthew Ruge, & Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth.
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Captain Richard Raymond provides a recap of the week, which includes a major assist & arrest.
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In honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
, we're celebrating the founder of the
@MNSpokesman
Cecil E. Newman – a local civil rights activist & newspaper pioneer. The publication is now nearly 90 years old & will feature
@emoralesIII
next week.
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Chief
@emoralesIII
announces MTPD Community Service Officers will begin conducting fare checks on BRT lines & 6 officers are honored for their work in this week's recap.
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We are on the scene of a LRT & bicyclist collision at the METRO Green Line Capitol/Rice St. Station in St. Paul. More information to come.
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📰 News Release: Car, Green Line train collision in St. Paul under investigation
At approximately 5:30 a.m. this morning, Metro Transit Police and
@sppdmn
officers responded to a report of a collision involving a METRO Green Line light rail train and a vehicle at the
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MTPD Weekly Update: Patrol Captain Richard Raymond shares new ridership data & how we all can play a role to create secure spaces on transit. Plus, meet our
#OfficersoftheWeek
.
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Chief
@emoralesIII
& the MTPD took part in the annual
#NationalPoliceWeek
wreath laying ceremony this morning at the
@MNLEMA
Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial in St. Paul. The
#BlueSuicide
wreath honors the fallen officers that we have lost to suicide.
We lose more first
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Our hearts are once again heavy & broken.
We mourn for fallen
@MinneapolisPD
Officer Jamal Mitchell.
It's also with great sadness that we announce the deaths of 2 former MTPD Officers Cleven Duncan & Bob Wegner.
Officer Duncan’s obituary:
To honor
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This month marks two years since we first implemented our Safety & Security Action Plan – a series of 40+ actions to improve public safety on transit. We asked riders to share the changes they've noticed.
For Vaughn, he's seen an increase of official presence across the system.
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🚨 Important update about Text for Safety 612-900-0411 🚨
If you’ve ever used Text for Safety on light rail, you’ve been asked what train car you were riding in. It’s easier than ever to clearly identify this information, with red stickers identifying each train car. Find out more at
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For years, Joshua Watson struggled with substance abuse disorder & homelessness. Officers would often find him sleeping at stations or onboard trains.
Now, Joshua is in recovery & is on a mission to help others do the same.
#HomelessActionTeamTuesday
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📷 News Release: Three Suspects in Custody, Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Dale St. Station Homicide
Three suspects have been arrested and charged in connection to the fatal shooting at the METRO Green Line Dale Street Station in St. Paul.
Lamar Kastedell Thomas, 18,
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@emoralesIII
provides a recap of the week, including a very special day at the MTPD 👮♂️👮♀️❤️
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ICYMI: Ridership is up, crime is down. Thank you for being another set of eyes & ears & using Text for Safety. Silently report any suspicious activity or unwanted behavior to us by texting 612-990-0411 📳
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Today marks the beginning of
#NationalPoliceWeek
, a time to come together to honor & remember the 24,067 law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty – as well as show our support for those who continue to dedicate their lives to protecting & serving our
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Just another day patrolling Minneapolis. Nothing unusual at all. 🦖
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Meet the four newest members of the Metro Transit Police Department! Congrats to Ofcs. Bond, Htoo, Rose, & Yang for taking the oath to serve & protect our community!
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We'll be freezin’ for a reason on Friday! Chief
@emoralesIII
, officers, & staff will be participating in the Law Enforcement
@PlungeMN
for
@SOMinnesota
at Lake Nokomis in Mpls. Come out & cheer us on or donate using the link below to help us support thousands of athletes.
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Please listen to the little ones!
A message from our youngest riders: Please don’t smoke on buses, trains, or stations. Secondhand smoke leads to respiratory infections and asthma attacks in adults and children.
#LoveYourLungs
& theirs, too! Learn more about the rules we're enforcing at
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📰 News release: MTPD investigating shooting outside Lake Street/Midtown Station in Minneapolis
At approximately 3:45 p.m., officers responded to a shooting outside the North Tower of the Lake Street/Midtown Station in the 2300 block of East Lake Street in Minneapolis.
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Meet some of the members of our K9 Team: Officer Yang & Brady, Officer Keyes & Sky, Officer Eshenaur & Riddick, & trainer Mark Ficcadenti.
Thank you all for your service! 🐾💙
#NationalPoliceWeek
If you'd like to learn more about the MTPD & becoming an officer, check out
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As a regional police agency, we work with a lot of law enforcement partners. That includes the
@MnDPS_DPS
&
@MnDPS_MSP
, which has been home to our close friend & ally Col. Matthew Langer. We want to wish him the very best as he starts a new chapter. Thank you for all your work to
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Be safe & stay weather aware today!
Multiple rounds of storms are possible today, with large hail & damaging winds likely with the strongest storms. A tornado also can't be ruled out. Two rounds of storms are possible, one during the morning to early afternoon (11 AM-3 PM) & another during the evening (6-10 PM).
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MTPD's K9 Unit wanted to honor their military counterparts on this
#NationalK9VeteransDay
. 🦮
Stay tuned: We'll introduce you to our K9 team next month.
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In this week's recap, Chief
@emoralesIII
has what you need to know about expanded fare inspections. Plus, how 3 members of the MTPD embodied the mission of our department this week.
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Our thoughts are with the
@CMPD
today as they honor Officer Joshua Eyer.
Our hearts are also with the children, families, & loved ones of
@USMarshalsHQ
Officer Sam Poloche, Officer Alden Elliott, & Deputy Thomas M. Weeks Jr.
These 4 men were shot & killed while serving a
Officers are lined up outside CMPD HQ and across the street from a memorial to fallen officers. A plaque for Ofc Eyer and the other law enforcement who lost their lives are set up.
Procession should be starting in the next 15.
@WBTV_News
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It was an honor to stand alongside the
@MinneapolisPD
@MplsPDChief
, the family & friends of fallen MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell, & our law enforcement partners from across Hennepin County at tonight’s
@Twins
game.
Before he was killed in the line of duty, Officer Mitchell had just
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Meet Ofc. Tommy Fickett. He started with us as a Community Service Officer & is now a full-time sworn-officer.
#NationalTransitEmployeeAppreciationDay
#TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay
#TEADMN
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On this final day of
#NationalPoliceWeek
, meet Sergeant Beverly Rodriguez, who leads our nationally renowned Homeless Action Team.
Thank you for your service, Sergeant Rodriguez!
If you’re interested in joining the MTPD, check out
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Chief
@emoralesIII
shares a first look at our new squads, plus how you can get a free ride pass to
#TasteofMinnesota
this weekend.
#MTPDWeeklyUpdate
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Captain Erin Dietz shares how the department marked the anniversaries of the
@metrotransitmn
Blue & Green lines, paid tribute to fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell, & introduces our
#OfficersoftheWeek
.
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It's
#NationalPoliceWeek
& every day this week, we want you to meet some of the men & women of the MTPD.
We want to introduce you to Lieutenant Lori Ammend – who oversees the Investigations & Crash Reconstruction Unit, as well as our Real Time Information Center.
Thank you for
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To allow for members of the Minneapolis Police Department to attend Officer Jamal Mitchell’s memorial service on Tuesday, MTPD is joining other Hennepin County law enforcement agencies in patrolling the city & responding to 911 calls starting tonight through 8 a.m. tomorrow.
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MTPD & the Ramsey Co. Medical Examiner's Office is seeking the public's help to identify a man who officers found dead at the Capitol/Rice St. Station on Jan. 13. Please contact the Ramsey Co. ME at 651-266-1700 if you have information.
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Tune in to
@MPRnews
tomorrow to listen to Chief
@emoralesIII
&
@MetroTransitMN
General Manager Lesley Kandaras' hour-long, live interview with
@AngelaDavisMPR
. If you have questions for them, call in at 651-227-6000 from 9 - 10 a.m.
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Chief
@emoralesIII
shares more details about the Dale St. Station homicide investigation in his weekly update.
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You can help save lives this
#NationalSafetyMonth
! Take the
#TransitSafetyPledge
& help us share
#RailSafetyEducation
with others🚉
@olinational
@MinnesotaOL
#stoptracktragedies
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⬇️⬇️⬇️
Signs outlining the expectations we have of riders are now being installed at light rail and bus rapid transit stations. Those who violate these rules will be removed from transit property. 👀
Review the rules here:
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📳 Help us be another set of eyes & ears on public transit 📳
Riders used our Text for Safety Service to anonymously report things like smoking, property damage, and harassment more than 9,500 times last year. Text us any time to receive a response from someone who can record your concern and dispatch police as needed: 612-900-0411
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📰 News release: Man in bicycle, LRT collision in St. Paul identified
The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the bicyclist involved in a fatal collision with a METRO Green Line train at the Capitol/Rice Street Station as Brian Keith Moore, 54, of St. Paul.
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Sgt. Beverly Rodriguez has a calling & is on a mission to help those in need. Meet one of the driving forces behind our Homeless Action Team.
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#ICYMI
:
@emoralesIII
presented crime data for 2023, along with the latest efforts to improve public safety across the system last night to
@MetCouncilNews
. Watch the meeting:
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It's been two years since we first implemented our Safety & Security Action Plan – a series of 40+ actions to improve public safety on transit.
Rail coordinator Rolland Green says he's seen an improvement under the leadership of Chief
@emoralesIII
and the hard work of the men
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Thank you for getting the word out
@StarTribune
!
Like. Follow. Subscribe. MetroTransitPD on Facebook & Instagram.
@MTPDMN
on X.
Metro Transit police takes to social media to share crime news, safety updates
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@GovTimWalz
has ordered all U.S. & Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff starting today to honor
@MinneapolisPD
Officer Jamal Mitchell who died in the line of duty.
“Minnesota mourns the loss of Officer Jamal Mitchell, a dedicated public servant & hero in his community who made
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Thank you to
@AngelaDavisMPR
for the opportunity this morning to discuss what we've been doing to increase public safety on transit. While we’ve made progress, we know there’s more work to be done.
The full interview will be posted here:
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MTPD Weekly Recap: Chief
@emoralesIII
's message to law enforcement officers who may be struggling with mental health challenges.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
Seeking mental health treatment does not make you any less courageous.
And sometimes the bravest
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It's
#NationalNoSmokingDay
& we wanted to share an update on the progress MTPD &
@MetroTransitMN
have been making to stop smoking on transit. Just 25 days in & we're already seeing results from increased, targeted anti-smoking patrols & our
#LoveYourLungs
campaign.🚭
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Come join the MTPD! We’re at
@HennepinTech
in Brooklyn Center today now through 3 p.m.
To learn more or to apply to become an officer, to go
#FirstResponderCareerFair
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Happy Monday! It's hard returning to work after a holiday weekend, but Mother Nature gave us a boost with a beautiful display outside MTPD West Command. 🌈
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Meet our dynamic duo Ofc. Yang & Brady
#TEADMN
#TransitEmployeeAppreciationDay
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Meet one of our fearless female leaders Captain Erin Dietz, who oversees our training unit.
Thank you for your service, Captain!
#NationalPoliceWeek
If you’re interested in joining the MTPD, check out
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We were in fool’s spring 😭
A swath of 2-4" of snow is expected from western MN through west central WI late Thursday through early Friday. Locally higher totals are expected somewhere within the band. Another round of wintry weather is possible late this weekend, but it is too soon to get into specifics.
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🚨 UPDATE 🚨 MTPD & the Ramsey Co. Medical Examiner’s Office have made a positive ID & have been in contact with his family. Thank you to those of you who provided information & brought attention to this case.
MTPD & the Ramsey Co. Medical Examiner's Office is seeking the public's help to identify a man who officers found dead at the Capitol/Rice St. Station on Jan. 13. Please contact the Ramsey Co. ME at 651-266-1700 if you have information.
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.
@MplsPDChief
Brian O'Hara & Chief
@emoralesIII
were among those who attended the
@mplsndncenter
grand reopening celebration this week. Coming together & supporting our community is one of the MTPD's core values. The partnerships we have with the
@MinneapolisPD
& other agencies
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📰 News release: Fatal LRT, bicyclist collision at Capitol/Rice Street Station
At approximately 4:15 p.m., Metro Transit Police and St. Paul Police officers responded to a reported collision involving a METRO Green Line train and bicyclist at the Capitol/Rice Street Station in
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Thanks to
@WCCO
for riding the Blue Line with us & giving Chief
@emoralesIII
the chance to discuss how hard we’re working to improve public safety on our system.
WCCO rides the light rail with Metro Transit leaders amid safety concerns
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