Accepts police training donation from Texas State

Minneapolis file 2026-00974, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-09-25.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Police, fire, and 911 staff get free conference attendance Minneapolis officers and firefighters can attend the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Conference in Texas from November 16-19, 2026, fully paid for by Texas State University.

The bigger picture

Strengthens police response training without using city budget Officers who attend will bring back new tactics and skills for handling dangerous situations, improving emergency response across the department and potentially benefiting all residents.

What to watch

Only selected staff benefit; most officers stay behind The donation covers only the officers chosen to attend the conference, so most police and fire staff will not directly benefit from the training or travel opportunity.

Official summary

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Texas State University for Police, Fire, and 911 employees to present at the2026 Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Conference in Round Rock, Texas, from November 16-19, 2026.

Read the official record for 2026-00974

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