Minneapolis to consider bringing in outside police officers amid shortage

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Minneapolis to consider bringing in outside police officers amid shortage

Minneapolis officials are considering bringing in officers from other jurisdictions to help the city's Police Department as they face a wave of violent crime and an officer shortage.

If the mayor and City Council approve the plan, officers from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Metro Transit Police would temporarily work with the city, primarily helping to respond to violent 911 calls.

"We're not gonna be having these people out taking bicycle theft reports. These are going to be people out combating crime issues," said John Elder, a spokesman for Minneapolis police.

The officers would form Joint Enforcement Teams, known as JETs. Elder said the city has relied on such teams in the past, particularly to help in areas where violence was spiking.

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