This has been one of the most challenging weeks in our community’s history. We know that most of you are feeling emotionally drained. We are too. But I’ll be out on the streets with my deputies tonight and every night to help keep the peace. We are working shoulder-to-shoulder with law enforcement officers from across the state and the National Guard. It’s a unified, organized front with the goal of protecting our community from a violent element bent on destruction.
At the same time, all over Hennepin County, we have seen an outpouring of support from citizens that is staggering. People are making sure that streets are cleaned and that those in need are sheltered, clothed and fed.
On behalf of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, thank you to everyone who has worked to help their neighbors in this extraordinarily difficult time.
Right now, the only thing we ask of you is to stay home – abide by the curfew. My pledge to you is that we will continue to provide the public safety services that are worthy of this great community.
– Sheriff Hutchinson