ENFORCEMENT
Unknown Ordinances: Why Fines Aren't Fine for Budget Use
Pop quiz: In the city of Minneapolis how far from a driveway should your bumper be when you park on the street? Four feet, two feet, five feet, one inch, ten feet? I asked this question to ten resi...
Posted on 5/16/12 at 10:33 AM
ACLU seeks Taser law changes
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota says law enforcement departments need to adopt uniform policies for when Tasers may be used. After a statewide study, the ACLU claims that policies abo...
Posted on 12/29/11 at 4:25 PM
Heavy foot? Light wallet.
Throughout July one of the deadliest times on Minnesota roads law enforcement agencies statewide will increase speed patrols and ticket speeding motorists in an effort to save lives. The enforcement...
Posted on 7/1/11 at 3:08 PM
Now you can find DNR conservation officers online
Locating a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer is now just a click away thanks to the DNR's new online Enforcement Conservation Officer Locator. Go to this link. Click on...
Posted on 10/18/10 at 11:01 AM
In the forecast: a winter blast of extra DWI patrols
The Alexandria Police Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol will increase drunk driving enforcement during a statewide and nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over DWI enforcement effort in December.December 14, 2012
Increased DWI enforcement will watch drivers tonight
As the ball drops on 2010, a statewide DWI enforcement campaign will drop the hammer on impaired drivers during New Year’s Eve celebrations.By Staff Report , December 31, 2010
675 arrested for DWI midway through statewide campaign
Midway through a December-long statewide increased DWI enforcement campaign, preliminary reports from 170 law enforcement agencies indicate 675 motorist DWI arrests. In all, around 400 agencies are conducting the increased patrols through New Year’s Eve.By Staff Report , December 18, 2010
Enhanced DWI enforcement to continue through Labor Day
Increased DWI enforcement across Minnesota and the nation and will continue through Labor Day.By Staff Report , September 04, 2010
Flashing lights mean 'move over'
Flashing lights mean “move over” in Minnesota – it’s the law. Today, August 31, the Minnesota State Patrol and several agencies statewide will increase patrols to enforce the state’s “Ted Foss Move Over” law.By Staff Report , August 31, 2010
Speeding drivers on the radar for July enforcement
To counter the trend of motorists increasing speeds during summer, Minnesota law enforcement agencies are stepping up speed patrols in July.By Staff Report , July 18, 2010
First statewide enforcement of primary seat belt law results in 10,081
Minnesota’s first statewide, full-scale seat belt enforcement effort since the primary seat belt law became effective June 9 resulted in 10,081 seat belt citations.November 20, 2009
Drivers cited for not using seat belts
During a statewide Click it or Ticket enforcement effort, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Alexandria Police Department, together, generated 47 seat belt citations.October 30, 2009
Officers cite 56 drivers during July speed enforcement campaign
Throughout July, officers from the Alexandria Police Department conducted enhanced speed patrols and cited 56 motorists traveling at illegal speeds during a statewide Safe and Sober effort.August 12, 2009
County holds off decision on LEC
With one commissioner absent from the meeting, no decisions about the proposed joint law enforcement center (LEC) were made at Tuesday’s regular Douglas County Board meeting.By Celeste Beam , July 31, 2009
Klobuchar seeks more money for local law enforcement
After meeting with Minnesota law enforcement officials, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said that funding for local law enforcement should be included in the economic recovery plan currently being considered in Congress.January 28, 2009
Klobuchar seeks more money for local law enforcement
After meeting with Minnesota law enforcement officials, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar said that funding for local law enforcement should be included in the economic recovery plan currently being considered in Congress.January 24, 2009
December DWI enforcement effort results in 2,655 arrests
A December-long statewide DWI enforcement effort resulted in 2,655 DWI arrests.January 14, 2009
One person's forfeit is law enforcement's gain
When criminals are caught, they not only risk losing their freedom, they may also lose their property. Forfeited property seized by law enforcement agencies can add up to significant dollars – more than $66,000 in the Douglas County region last year.By Celeste Beam , January 01, 2009
Letter - A model ATC program
I recently had the honor of visiting with the Law Enforcement Student Club at Alexandria Technical College. The club had contacted Todd County Social Services inquiring about families that were currently suffering difficult times.December 25, 2008
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