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The Minneapolis Police Academy class will resume, however, most of the training has been dropped for two months, according to the Star Tribune.
Officials say that the reason is due to the fears of spreading COVID-19. According to department spokesman John Elder, social distancing ordinances have changed how the classes work. The changes point to how the coronavirus crisis is changing policing techniques all over the country.
"During these times, we are working to keep all aspects of the Minneapolis Police Department fully functional," Elder told the Star Tribune.
Elder said even though the training has changed in numerous ways, he feels that the changes will be for the good in the long run.
"Whereas this training is modified from previous years, we certainly feel that this training is very good," Elder told the Star Tribune.
He adds that each block of training is proven effective.
"This continues to be proven in skills assessments in each block of training," Elder told the Star Tribune.
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