Dayton tries to heal rift with law enforcement over push to name training fund for Philando Castile [View all]
A day after Gov. Mark Dayton drew their criticism by calling for a new $12 million police training fund to be named after Philando Castile, he met with law enforcement officials Friday to discuss how to improve race relations and other aspects of crime and policing.
Dayton called the private, one-hour meeting constructive, and once again stressed his support for law enforcement. They also discussed what he said was unexpected backlash over his choice to name the fund after a black motorist fatally shot by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop.
“I made a suggestion. I don’t want that becoming the focal point of what I’m trying to do here,” the DFL governor said. “This being one of several meetings over the last couple weeks to meet with people, different stakeholders, and get their ideas and perspectives on how we move forward. And that’s what I want to do, is go forward.”
The meeting was attended by seven police chiefs, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Mona Dohman, representatives from the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, Minnesota Sheriff’s Association and the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) board.
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