Minneapolis Seeks DOJ Grant for NIBIN Ballistics Modernization Program

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Petition Overview

The city is requesting federal support to refresh its specialized equipment that helps investigators connect spent bullet casings and firearms recovered from separate incidents, allowing local police to more quickly spot patterns in gun-related crimes and build stronger cases against repeat offenders.

Proposal Intentions

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Upgraded equipment lets police connect bullet evidence from different shootings faster to solve crimes sooner

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Federal grant money covers the cost so local taxes do not have to pay for the new system

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Better tools help stop repeat gun offenders and make neighborhoods safer for everyone

Highlighted Awareness

The funding papers use language about “illegal aliens” and immigration enforcement that clashes with Minneapolis values

Accepting the money later could bring unwanted federal strings or pressure to cooperate on immigration priorities

Some say the city could have funded the upgrade itself instead of relying on this federal grant

“We, the undersigned residents of Minnesota, are using this petition to clearly express our position on this proposed decision and provide transparent, aggregated feedback to you, our respective leaders.”