Dossier
de-escalation training
Coverage of de-escalation training in the Nexus archive.
- Officer attacks increased more than 160% since 2019; what needs to happen to curb trend
Officer attacks in Minnesota have increased over 160% since 2019, with an average of 1,200 annual incidents compared to 467 in 2019. Recent attacks in St. Peter and Walker, including one where an officer was shot in the arm, highlight growing concerns. Law enforcement officials and unions emphasize the need for training, legislation, and public perception changes to address the trend.