The taxpayers of Minneapolis will foot a $152,000 bill for security services given to three members of the City Council who received death threats following their calls to defund the police in the wake of George Floyd’s death. MINNEAPOLIS COUNCIL MEMBERS CALLING TO DEFUND POLICE SPEND $63G ON PRIVATE SECURITY DETAILS AFTER RECEIVING DEATH THREATS“This security service was intended to be temporary and bridge to other security measures implemented by council members themselves,” a City spokesperson told Fox News. The City Council does not need to approve any expenses unless they exceed $175,000. The threats on the council members' lives were reportedly made after all three members were outspoken about defunding the police. According to a Fox 9 news report from earlier this week, 150 Minneapolis police officers are seeking disability for post-traumatic stress following the George Floyd protests.

Source: Fox News July 15, 2020 02:37 UTC