Tony Bouza

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• Tony Bouza comments on process of hiring a new police chief

  MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Tony Bouza, former Minneapolis police chief, on his thoughts about the hiring of a new police chief. According to Mayor Rybak's PR people, the mayor will release names of finalists for the job of police chief in Minneapolis. They anticipate six or seven finalists. Tony Bouza discusses the process, including benefits of hiring outside the department. He also speaks of hiring a black or female police chief.  

  Dec. 10, 2003Save
• Tony Bouza comments on Minneapolis Police Chief Robert Olson being asked to resign

  MPR’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Tony Bouza, former Minneapolis Police Chief, about possible leadership change in Minneapolis Police department. Last night, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak confirmed that he has asked Police Chief Robert Olson to resign. Rybak says he asked the chief to step down two weeks ago in his words "for the good of the community." Olson has not commented on those reports. Fifth Precinct Inspector Lucy Gerold is reportedly being considered for the job of interim chief.

  Apr. 18, 2002Save
• DFL gubernatorial candidates - Minnesota State Fair debate

  Live from the Minnesota State Fair, Midday’s Gary Eichten moderates a debate between the primary DFL gubernatorial candidates Tony Bouza, Mike Hatch, and John Marty. The candidates for governor battle over the topics of crime and ecomony.

  Aug. 25, 199452 minSave
• Call-in with gubernatorial candidate Tony Bouza

  Midday begins a news series that invites Minnesota political candidates to the MPR studios for a closer hour-long look at individual campaigns. Series starts with guest Tony Bouza, who is running for the Governor’s office. Bouza answers listener questions and discusses his platform and views.

  Jun. 22, 199450 minSave
• Tony Bouza discusses police life

  All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten talks with former Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about the professional life and mindsight and how it is impacted by some aspects of the work, social environment, and local politics.

  Sep. 29, 1992Save
• Study on internal affairs, racism and Minneapolis police

  MPR’s Tom Fudge reports on study of a thousand citizen complaints of Minneapolis police misconduct from 1987 to 1990. Reports include comments from David Pearce Demers, professor of Journalism at University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Tony Bouza, Minneapolis police chief; and Matthew Little, president of Minneapolis NAACP.

  Mar. 24, 1992Save
• Tony Bouza discusses his book and war on drugs

  Midmorning’s Paula Schroeder talks with former Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about his book, A Carpet of Blue: An Ex-cop Takes a Tough Look at America's Drug Problem.

  Mar. 24, 199211 minSave
• 1992 New Year's Day - Predictions from Margy Ligon, Tony Bouza, and Leslie Brody

  On this New Year’s Day, Margy Ligon, Tony Bouza, and Leslie Brody provide their thoughts on what they see for 1992.

  Jan. 1, 19922 minSave
• Tony Bouza on Minneapolis cops, CRA, and nation's racial issues

  MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Minneapolis Police Chief Tony Bouza about the current state of racial tension between Black community and police, his lack of confidence in success of Civilian Police Review Authority (CRA), and the belief in civil service.

  Dec. 10, 1990Save
• Perpich and Bouza on Bouza's Indian comments

  In remarks before an audience at the University of Wisconsin at River Falls, gaming commissioner Tony Boza referred to Native Americans as “totally blasted and destroyed people.” The remarks brought complaints of racism from the Minneapolis Urban Coalition. After meeting with the governor and human rights commissioner, Boza apologized for any misinterpretation of his remarks, saying he went to River Falls to fight racism in regrets any injury to Black or Native Americans stemming from his words. 

  Nov. 29, 1989Save