Drug-impaired driving prosecutor position funded

Minneapolis file 2026-01262, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-11-03.

Latest action: Published

What it does

New prosecutor handles impaired driving cases The city will hire a lawyer who specializes in prosecuting drivers suspected of drug impairment, funded by a $479,500 state grant through 2026.

The bigger picture

Supports statewide drug evaluation program The prosecutor will work with Minnesota's Drug Evaluation and Classification Program, which trains officers to spot impaired drivers and builds stronger cases.

Official summary

Accepting a grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), in the amount of $479,500,for a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor (TSRP) to support Minnesota's Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DECP).

Read the official record for 2026-01262

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