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State Patrol pledges to make women 30% of troopers, staff
The pledge, signed Friday by Col. Matt Langer, is part of a larger national effort to increase the number of women in law enforcement.
ST PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol is promising to increase the number of female troopers and support staff as part of a national push to advance women in law enforcement.
On Friday Col. Matt Langer, head of the State Patrol, signed a pledge calling for 30% of troopers and support staff to be women by 2030.
The patrol says women currently make up about 10 percent of its sworn officers, which is three percent higher than the national average for similar agencies. Across the country, only three percent of police leadership is made up of women.
“This pledge means we are actively working toward improving the representation and experiences of women officers in our agency,” said State Patrol Lt. Col. Rochelle Schrofer. “We’re committing to growing a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive of its female troopers.”
By signing the pledge, the Minnesota State Patrol is also committing to the nationwide 30×30 initiative, which includes:
- Taking measures to increase the representation of women in all ranks of law enforcement.
- Ensuring policies and procedures are free of all bias, including gender bias and discriminatory practices.
- Promoting equitable hiring, retention and promotion of women officers.
- Creating a culture that is inclusive, respectful and supportive of female officers.
“We know diversity brings value, and more women in law enforcement will strengthen law enforcement and our relationships with the communities we serve,” said Langer in a released statement.
For more on the 30×30 initiative, check out the website here.
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Police are investigating after three men were shot early on Saturday morning.
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis police are investigating after three men were shot in the Ventura Village neighborhood early Saturday morning.
According to Minneapolis police, officers were called to the area around East 21st Street and South 15th Avenue around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Officers found three men had been shot. One of the men died and the two others were taken to the hospital with what police described as life-threatening injuries.
Officials said the shooting happened at a small homeless encampment.
Police have not announced any arrests as of Saturday morning.
KARE 11 will update this story as more information is made available.
This Halloween the chocolate shop is getting very festive.
MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, Minn. — A small sweet shop in a Minnesota river town has won some BIG awards for its chocolates.
St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine on St. Croix has won national and international awards including Best of Show in this year’s America’s Division of the International Chocolate Awards.
Their chocolates are available at the St. Croix Chocolate Company kitchen or online.
This Halloween they are selling a Halloween Countdown Calendar that features 14 prize-winning recipes made into ghosts, bats, skulls and other spooky configurations. They also have a Boo Bag-handled tote that comes with their “best of” Halloween assortment.
Owner and Chocolatier, Robyn Dochterman, joined KARE 11 Saturday to share what St. Croix Chocolate Company has to offer.
MINNEAPOLIS — Making pasta at home is relatively simple, as long as you have the right tools.
October is National Pasta Month and Red Rabbit‘s Corporate Chef, Adam Lerner, joined KARE 11 Saturday to show us how to make homemade noodles in the confines of your own kitchen.
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