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Bloomington police stress safe Independence Day celebrations
The Bloomington Police Department is urging drivers to stay safe on the road by designating a sober driver, reporting ...
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Bloomington police announce Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign
The Bloomington Police Department has announced its plans for a Fourth of July traffic enforcement campaign that will focus ...
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'We are headed in the right direction' | Bloomington police chief says department is getting closer to filling a shortage of officers
Violent and overall crime rates in Bloomington are down through 2024, but the need to fill open officer positions remains a challenge. For years, Bloomington Police have struggled to hire and keep ...
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11 new officers hired to address Bloomington Police Department shortage
The Bloomington Police Department's manpower shortage was greatly reduced this week when the city welcomed 11 new police officers. Retired BPD officer Lloyd Hawkins held onto his grandson as his ...
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PRESS RELEASE: Eleven Officers Sworn In at Bloomington Police Department—Highest in Over Three Decades
The Bloomington Police Department (BPD) welcomed eleven newly sworn officers on Monday, the largest group sworn in at one time in at least 35 years. The unprecedented milestone reflects recent efforts ...
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Suspect arrested in Bloomington fire; no injuries reported
A man is in custody Thursday for allegedly setting fire to a Bloomington apartment complex while people were there.
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Bloomington police introduce sensory bags to support neurodivergent individuals
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Bloomington Police Department is trying something ... have kits at the Mall of America and schools where officers work. Hodges believes the items inside the bags will ...