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Minnesota Democrats discuss what’s in store for school resource officers

MOORHEAD, Minn. – (KVRR) – There has been a lot of confusion regarding School Resource Officers ability to use bodily force which has led to some police departments throughout Minnesota pulling officers from schools. Minnesota Republicans say this new law needs to be fixed quickly and they want a special session. State Senator Rob Kupec of Moorhead, a Democrat, says…

West Fargo Police to graduate second class from peace officer academy

WEST FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The West Fargo Police will be graduating seven students for their second annual class of the local Peace Officer Academy. The graduation ceremony is set for 11 a.m. on Thursday in partnership with Lake Region State College. “We are excited to bring this program back to West Fargo with three students receiving conditional job offers…

Fargo Police to swear in new group of officers

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – The Fargo Police Dept. will be swearing in ten new officers into their force on Tuesday. The ceremony will be at 11 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at Fargo City Hall. Tags: FARGO, OFFICERS, police, swearing in

Moorhead K-9 unit to receive national award

MOORHEAD, Minn., (KVRR) – A K9 unit in Moorhead, Minn., is being recognized on the national level this month. Officer Brett Musich and K9 Zeke will receive the National Case of the Year Award in the Patrol Category. This will be presented by the National Police Canine Association. This stems from an incident in Fargo, ND, where shooting suspects fled…

Peace officer recruits not discouraged following shootings of officers in Fargo

HARWOOD, N.D. (KVRR) — Seven police officer recruits are in the process of completing a rigorous fourteen-week Peace Officer Training. Upon completion, they will become a licensed peace officer in North Dakota. The program has almost a 100% employment rate for graduates, so after they can pursue a career as a police officer virtually anywhere. “Right now, almost every agency…

Local kids host lemonade stand supporting Fargo Police

lemonade stand for fargo pd lemonade stand for fargo pdFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Following the tragic events in Fargo, people of all ages are coming together to show their support for Fargo Police. From decals to shirts, the community is doing things to show the Fargo Police and their families that Fargo is better together. Sometimes kids don’t completely understand…

‘Wallin will forever be my hero’: Celebration of Life held for fallen Fargo officer

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Thousand of people gathered at Scheels Arena in Fargo to honor fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin, including members of his family. “We can’t fix character. If it’s not already steadfastly in the person. And Jake had impeccable character.” said Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski. Making statements during the ceremony were Officers Dotas and Hawes, who…

Wrigley releases new details regarding last Friday’s deadly shooting

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – In his most detailed update yet, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley released more details into the investigation of last week’s shooting that killed FPD officer Jake Wallin and the 37-year-old suspect, Mohamed Barakat.  Wrigley says he believes the violence we saw last Friday could have been part of a bigger attack. Although Barakat had little…

Taking care of mental health for law enforcement after Friday’s tragedy

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Friday is still fresh in the minds of everyone in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where one officer was shot and killed off of 25th St. S. in Fargo, ND. This incident also left two officers in critical condition and bystander with serious injuries. This situation will stick with local law enforcement and the community for years to…