Chief Ernest Morales III

We had the honor of hosting the NLPOA - Minnesota State Chapter monthly meeting at West Command headquarters this weekend. Diversity makes us stronger. It makes us able to better serve our community. And we're proud to be one of the most diverse law enforcement agencies in the state.

Happy Monday! It's hard returning to work after a holiday weekend, but Mother Nature gave us a boost with a beautiful display outside MTPD West Command. 🌈

THIS is what the MTPD is all about.

Chief Ernest Morales III shares what called him into law enforcement & details some of the experiences he’s had throughout his 34 years in policing in the latest episode of the Black In Blue podcast.

📺 Watch here: https://www.blackinblue.us/ep-122

Today, we celebrate freedom.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 – the day Union Major General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, TX with word that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation more than two years before.

Tomorrow, the MTPD will honor the life of Officer Jason Newkirk.

Public visitation begins at 10 a.m., service at 11 a.m. & Minnesota Police Honor Guard ceremony at 12 p.m. at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington. We will also livestream the service & ceremony on our social media channels.

The family has requested that donations be made to any organization that assists First Responders with their mental health needs. Some include First Help, COPLine, Safe Call Now & 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

To allow for members of the Minneapolis Police Department to attend Officer Jamal Mitchell’s memorial service on Tuesday, MTPD is joining other law enforcement agencies in patrolling the city & responding to 911 calls starting tonight through 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Governor Tim Walz has ordered all U.S. & Minnesota flags to fly at half-staff starting today to honor Minneapolis Police Department Officer Jamal Mitchell who died in the line of duty.

“Minnesota mourns the loss of Officer Jamal Mitchell, a dedicated public servant & hero in his community who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his neighbors. Our first responders are first to step in during crisis. We must never take their commitment for granted, & we must ensure they can answer their call of duty without fearing for their own lives.”

Individuals, businesses & other organizations are also encouraged to join in lowering their flags.

The City of Minneapolis Government & Minneapolis Police Department have identified the officer killed today as Jamal Mitchell.

He had been with the department for just over a year.

Just 3 days on the job, Ofc. Mitchell rescued 2 people from their burning home.

Today, he ran towards danger to help those injured & lost his life. He will be remembered as a hero.

Our deepest condolences to Ofc. Mitchell's family & child he leaves behind.

Please keep our law enforcement partner & colleagues at the Minneapolis Police Department in your thoughts & prayers.

📰 News release: Man shot at Dale Street LRT Station identified

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal shooting at the METRO Green Line Dale Street Station in St. Paul as Kevon Ishmel Ewing, 23, of Mounds View.

Metro Transit Police and St. Paul Police officers found Ewing on the platform with multiple gunshot wounds at approximately 11 p.m. on May 17.

Ewing was transported to Regions Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Transit Police investigators at 612-349-7204.