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Grand Rapids Police Chief Scott Johnson

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published June 15, 2020 at 11:37 AM CDT
https://www.cityofgrandrapidsmn.com/police-department-home

During our extra hour of the Monday Morning Show we talked about local law enforcement with GR Police Chief Scott Johnson.  We asked about the department's policy on choke holds, de-escalation, the future of police officers and more.  Have a question for him?  Send it our way!  Or send us your ideas on policing now and the future.

Walker Orenstein of MinnPost had an article today called "How Common Is It for MN Police Departments to Authorize Chokeholds, 'Neck Restraints'?". 

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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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