Minneapolis Police Department Ending Union Contract Negotiations

Minneapolis Police Chief Madaria Arradondo announced a major step towards reform by halting contract negotiations with the police union to address use of force and other issues. He plans to involve experts to review and restructure the contract for better transparency and flexibility. The department is also working on policies to detect early signs of officer misconduct. This announcement follows the City Council's decision to vote on dismantling the Police Department. The police union criticized the city for making them scapegoats, while a City Council member called the halt in negotiations a leadership failure. Arradondo assured that officers will continue to protect residents until a new system is established.

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What did Arradondo say about the officers' responsibilities during the transition period?