STRIKE FORCE TIMELINE
1997: Minnesota Gang Strike Force created.
2003: Legislature eliminates most of unit's funding.
2005: Smaller Metro Gang Strike Force replaces statewide force.
2009: April 5: First public Strike Force scandal: six officers go to Hawaii for conference.
May 20: Force can't account for $18,000 cash, 13 vehicles.
May 20: Force suspended after members shred documents.
July 17: Strike Force shut down.
Aug. 20: Report says Strike Force members committed crimes by taking home seized property.
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