Gregory Hestness

Greg Hestness, East Harriet, had a 40 year police career. He was with the Minneapolis Police Department for 28 years retiring as Deputy Chief. He went on to serve as Assistant Vice President for Public Safety and Police Chief at the University of Minnesota for 12 years. He is a graduate of St. Mary’s University, the University of Minnesota, and Minneapolis Central High School. He has over 50 years of service on local non-profit boards. He currently serves on two boards helping people with mental illness; TASKS Unlimited and the Minnesota Crisis Intervention Team.

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MPD Staffing Crisis Takes a Toll: Slowed 911 Response and Plunging Clearance Rates

I don’t believe there has been a candid public discussion of the full consequences of a greatly depleted Minneapolis Police Department complement, sworn and...

A ‘Wink and a Nod’: Why Minneapolis Needs a Transparent Policy on Official Absences

Is a prestigious Ivy League fellowship a "personal choice" or a "public benefit"? That is the question at the heart of the controversy surrounding...

The Irony of Katie Cashman’s Campaign Imagery with Police

Minneapolis Ward 7 Council Member Katie Cashman recently distributed campaign literature featuring a photo of herself standing beside Police Chief Brian O’Hara — a...

Council President Payne & MPD: You Know What They Say About Statistics

Let’s not pigeon-hole and undervalue the capabilities of our police officers. One of our regular contributors, Terry White, is also the host of the Better...

Mass shootings: Assault Rifle and High-Capacity Magazine Restriction or Mental Health Investment? CLEARLY BOTH.

In the aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic Church shootings, both sides of our legislature have gone to their corners. Our Governor is weighing calling...

Annunciation Thoughts

Like many public officials and private citizens, I am dumbstruck by the deadly attack on children and seniors at Annunciation Catholic Church this past...

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