Minnesota Officer Confirms Drugs Were Given to Occupy Protesters, Program Suspended
Minnesota Officer Confirms Drugs Were Given to Occupy Protesters, Program Suspended – [© LeakSource, FOX] www.youtube.com 05/09/2012 The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has suspended its drug recognition training program and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has launched a criminal investigation into claims that officers were giving drugs to OccupyMN protestors and releasing them in downtown Minneapolis. So far, Minnesota State Trooper Nick Otterson has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into his conduct during the DRE training, and a Hutchinson police officer is also being investigated after he was accused of providing marijuana to a potential subject. The Hutchinson officer is still on active duty, however. DPS said in a statement Wednesday that an officer from another law enforcement agency allegedly witnessed the activity. The officer, who was also participating in drug recognition training, reported the incident to the Minnesota State Patrol. Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner Mona Dohman has called for an internal affairs investigation of the program to determine if any agency policies or procedures were violated. “Training law enforcement officers to detect drug impairment helps to keep our roads safe, but we need to ensure that all participants follow guidelines and operate within the law,” Dohman said. “I have suspended the drug recognition evaluator training pending the outcome of these investigations and until we revisit and review the curriculum for the program.” More: leaksource.wordpress.com This video is …
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