March 15, 1996
Olson's first year on the jobShare
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This week marks the first year on-the-job for Minneapolis Police Chief Robert Olson. Chief Olson took the position amidst the turmoil that surrounded the departure of former Chief John Laux and the Mayor's firing of officer Mike Sauro following a settlement in a case alleging police brutality. In the following weeks and months, the city would suffer it's highest homicide rate on record.
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