Minneapolis only has 5 police precincts, so each one is vital to the protection of the city.
Governor Tim Walz ordered that the Third Precinct–the one most affected by the George Floyd riots, be abandoned to a mob that burned it to the ground. The police stationed there were ordered not to wear riot gear, leading to many injuries, and they literally had to run away as there were not enough vehicles to evacuate them from the scene.
“I heard the Governor say ‘Give it up'”
-Minneapolis Police Sergeant Anna HedbergMinnesota Governor Tim Walz gave orders to allow the Third Precinct to burn, abandoning Minnesota families and police in favor of BLM rioters. pic.twitter.com/kV8E0hWKbg
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