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Every Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis is now being issued a body-worn camera

February 2, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Federal agents conduct immigration enforcement operations in a neighborhood on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)WASHINGTON (AP) — Every Homeland Security officer on the ground in Minneapolis, including those from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be immediately issued body-worn cameras, Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday, in the latest fallout after the shooting deaths of two U.S. citizens at the…

Fargo City Commission approves $13 million contract for police department technology

December 23, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR-KFGO) – The Fargo Police Department has received approval from the city commission to extend a contract with Axon Enterprises for their body cameras and an enhanced drone program. The Fargo City Commission initially approved the Axon body cameras five years ago. The contract renewal is for ten more years. Assistant Police Chief Travis Stefanowicz says if they enter…

NDSU survey shows Fargo Police officers overwhelmingly support body cameras

An NDSU researcher says Fargo Police officers think more highly of body cameras than officers working in similarly-sized cities

May 23, 2024

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An NDSU researcher says Fargo Police officers think more highly of body cameras than officers working in similarly-sized cities. Dr. Carol Archbold with NDSU and the Challey Institute specializes in studying police accountability. She interviewed more than 100 Fargo Police officers for her survey. Archbold says 94% of officers were in favor of using body…

Friend of Shane Netterville Talks About His Death & Need To See Body Cam Footage

July 14, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is expressing sympathies to the Netterville family and invited Shane’s brother to meet with leaders like North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Police Chief David Zibolski. Community activists, family and friends are pushing for body camera footage to be released to see how the 28-year-old Netterville lost his life. “Where is…

Few Minnesota departments adopt body camera guidelines

The League of Minnesota Cities two years ago created a model policy requiring problem officers wear cameras.

December 29, 2021

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MINNEAPOLIS – Most Minnesota law enforcement agencies have chosen not to implement guidelines mandating officers with a history of misconduct wear body cameras. The League of Minnesota Cities two years ago created a model policy requiring problem officers wear cameras. A Minneapolis Star Tribune analysis found that only 10 of 108 agencies with publicly available body camera policies have implemented…

Minnesota State Patrol to begin wearing body cameras next week

December 2, 2021

Jim Monk,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – The Minnesota State Patrol says starting next week, 40 state troopers will be among the first to wear body cameras on a full-time basis. All troopers are scheduled to be outfitted with body cameras by June 30, 2022 in accordance with a law signed by Gov. Tim Walz earlier this year. This is the largest…

Fargo police begin training on use of body cameras

September 8, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo police officers begin training Wednesday with new body cameras, which are expected to be ready for street use soon. In October, the in-car video and interview room video will be integrated into the same camera system. Police Chief David Zibolski says those with the rank of lieutenant and below will be equipped with body cameras. The…

Cass County deputies to be outfitted with body cameras

March 16, 2021

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. – Cass County deputies are being outfitted with body cameras. Sheriff Jesse Jahner says the sheriff’s office is working with Arizona-based technology and weapons company Axon for equipment and staff training. Jahner says the system will be ready to use this week. The sheriff says the technology will increase transparency and help hold deputies accountable, as well as…

Clay County Commission Approves Sheriff’s Office Buying Body Cameras

The board unanimously approved the department up to 50,000 dollars to buy 22 cameras.

September 22, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn. – The Clay County Board of Commissioners allows the sheriff’s office to move forward with purchasing body cameras after getting public input. Clay County will soon be equipping deputies with body cameras. The public response was overwhelmingly positive. “I fully support any technology that protects our police from false accusations,” read Clay County Sheriff mark Empting. “This…

Clay County Sheriff’s Office requests public input on body cameras

The Sheriff's Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law.

August 26, 2020

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CLAY COUNTY, Minn.–The Clay County Sheriff’s Office will soon be purchasing body worn cameras for its deputies. The Sheriff’s Office is getting the cameras to be compliant with Minnesota State Law. The public is encouraged to provide comments on which cameras the Sheriff’s Office should purchase as well as the camera policy. Information and frequently asked questions about body worn…