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'Hand over your cellphone if you're attacked': Minneapolis police issue new advice as they struggle to cope with less officers and a surge in violent crime since the death of George Floyd in the city
Minneapolis police are down 10% of the force since the killing of George Floyd
And homicides, shootings and robberies have all increased dramatically in the city.
Minneapolis police has advised people to give up their purses and cellphones if they are attacked as the city battles a surge in violent crime.
The city's beleaguered police department – which is struggling to cope with less officers and a huge increase in violent crime since the death of George Floyd - has issued a list telling residents how to protect themselves in the current climate.
Some of the examples on the list include; 'carry only items you need and carry less cash; be prepared to give up your cellphone and purse or wallet; don't fight with the criminal; remember your safety is most important.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rge-Floyd.html
Minneapolis police are down 10% of the force since the killing of George Floyd
And homicides, shootings and robberies have all increased dramatically in the city.
Minneapolis police has advised people to give up their purses and cellphones if they are attacked as the city battles a surge in violent crime.
The city's beleaguered police department – which is struggling to cope with less officers and a huge increase in violent crime since the death of George Floyd - has issued a list telling residents how to protect themselves in the current climate.
Some of the examples on the list include; 'carry only items you need and carry less cash; be prepared to give up your cellphone and purse or wallet; don't fight with the criminal; remember your safety is most important.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rge-Floyd.html
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