The law agencies that handled the immediate response to the attack of two Minnesota lawmakers will be reviewed by a third party. FOX 9’s Courtney Godfrey has details on the report that will take six months to be completed.
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- State Senator John Hoffman and Representative Melissa Hortman and their spouses were attacked in their homes nearly five months ago.
- Agencies involved in the investigation and manhunt will undergo an external review of their actions. 10s
- Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Brulee supports the review, calling it best practice and welcoming opportunities for improvement. 18s
- There has been criticism of the law enforcement response, including delays and missed opportunities, though internal reviews cleared officers of wrongdoing. 46s
- The external review will cost nearly half a million dollars, mostly funded by the state with contributions from all involved agencies. 1m 31s