Senator Rarick: LEO Account Ensures Minnesota Law Enforcement Has Resources To Keep Public Safe
On Monday, the Senate passed legislation funding the Law Enforcement Operations Account (LEO), securing resources for emergency law enforcement operations tied to extraordinary and unplanned emergency events. The resources can be accessed by state and local law enforcement following an emergency declaration or when the Minnesota State Patrol requests assistance for state properties, particularly the Minnesota Capitol.
Minnesota has a responsibility to preserve public safety and protect its residents from the violence and unrest that riots produce. This bill respects Minnesota’s law enforcement and ensures that those in public safety have the resources to provide support to our communities.