MN State Senators calling for Police Investigation

Communities searching for justice

In the wake of george floyd's death, minnesota state senators are calling on u.s. attorney general william barr and the u.s. department of justice to open an investigation into the minneapolis police department and its response to the riots following george floyd's death.

State senator david senjem of rochester is one of three senators calling for the investigation.

Kimt news 3's isabella basco joins us live from the law enforcement center.

Isabella?

Minority communities are losing trust in law enforcement.

The hennepin county sheriff's office reports there's an uptick in crime ?

"* more than 100 people have been shot in the city of minneapolis in the past month.

That's why sen.

David senjem... along with two other state senators are asking the u.s. department of justice to open an investigation into minneapolis police.

I streamed the news conference today where that request was made.

Senjem says banning chokeholds and adding training hours won't achieve police reform.

To change things... he says outside intervention is needed.

Thanks isabella.

Senjem says if we get outside intervention, he hopes the minneapolis p.d.

Can create a culture that works for the good and glory of the city.