Downtown Minneapolis residents and visitors should expect to see more police in the summer months as authorities launch their annual SafeZone initiative.
The Minneapolis Police Department in partnership with the Downtown Improvement District, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and Metro Transit Police announced the safety collaboration earlier this week.
In June, July, and August, more officers will be patrolling the downtown core some on bicycle, horseback and in plainclothes to help counter and deter crime, said Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder.
SafeZone has been in place during the summer since 2005.
See video above for announcement.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Local
Local
Woodbury Target standoff suspect charged with multiple felonies
Donald Eugene Roche, who is in stable condition after being shot by law enforcement, faces felony charges after he allegedly pointed a pistol-style BB gun at officers in a Target parking lot.
Local
Two killed, at least three injured in alcohol-involved head-on Cass County crash
Two northern Minnesotans died and at least three people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Local
Advocates push for Temporary Protected Status for Ecuadorian migrants in Minnesota
They are joining a national movement to advocate for a federal designation that would allow Ecuadorians to have work permits and deportation protections.
Local
Alexandria armed bank robbery suspect arrested in West Fargo
A 49-year-old man was arrested in West Fargo, N.D., Friday, after he allegedly robbed the Bremer Bank in downtown Alexandria.
Local
One dead, one injured in Minneapolis shooting
Gunfire exchange started after shots are believed to have been fired at a group of people in the parking lot behind the former Whiskey Junction bar.