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Mankato council asks staff to draft ordinance on identification and body cameras for non‑local law enforcement
Summary
The council directed staff to prepare a draft ordinance exploring requirements that law‑enforcement personnel performing duties in Mankato display clear agency identification, wear body cameras and refrain from masking while operating in the city; staff cautioned about legal limits and will return a draft for review.
The Mankato City Council on Jan. 26 voted to direct staff to draft an ordinance that would explore requiring law‑enforcement personnel conducting law‑enforcement duties inside city limits to display clear identification, wear body‑worn cameras and not wear masks while operating in the city.
Council Member Lavin offered the motion and Council Member Metler seconded it. After council discussion and a minor…
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