Bloomington Crime Drops 8% Over Three Years
Crime in Bloomington has decreased 8% over the past three years, Police Chief Booker Hodges reported to the City Council at its March 31 meeting.
The decline was attributed to strong leadership, community engagement and innovative programs, according to Mayor Tim Busse's weekly council update. Chief Hodges highlighted the success of the Bloomington Community Brain Health Services Initiative, which has provided nearly 500 therapy sessions to individuals in crisis and received multiple statewide awards.
The Bloomington Police Department plans to continue community outreach events throughout the year, including safety camps, the Senior Safety Academy and a BPD Open House scheduled for May 17. The department has received national recognition for ethical leadership and character-based policing.
Separately, the council approved a zoning change for Rainbow Midwest Play Systems at 900 West 80th Street, converting the property from industrial to community commercial use. The change allows the company, which has operated in Bloomington since 1991, to formally offer indoor recreation activities and host private events during winter months.
The council also processed state grants for public health work while acknowledging potential impacts from federal funding cuts. The federal government cancelled $226 million in public health funding for Minnesota, which may affect the state Department of Health workforce and services.
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Public safety update and crime statistics
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Rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for Rainbow Midwest Play Systems
Public health grant approvals
National Public Health Week recognition
Federal funding cuts and workforce reductions in public health
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