Bob Kroll, MPD union boss, seems to be intentionally taunting the citizens of Minneapolis

[Demovictory9]

https://spokesman-recorder.com/2020/06/05/bob-kroll-reaffirms-suspicions-the-mpd-is-beyond-reform/

Judging from a letter written to the Minneapolis Police Federation and an interview with Intercept.com,
Minneapolis Police Lt. Bob Kroll is determined to undermine his superior’s efforts to create a kinder gentler Minneapolis police force.

“His categorical opposition to reform, his consistent disrespect for civilian leadership and his lack of
empathy for the community have done more to undermine trust in police than any ‘community activist’
ever has,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in response to Kroll’s letter.

While Frey and Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo have indeed taken positions of conciliation
and empathy, Kroll appears to be not just burning bridges, but intentionally taunting the citizens of the
city with his outrageous statements.

In his letter to his federation colleagues, he called those protesting for justice for George Floyd
“terrorists,” suggested attempting to circumvent the legislative process, bragged about calling on other
police departments to crack down on the protests, and said George Floyd had a “violent criminal
history.”

However, the letter sparked outrage, including very public calls for his resignation. Hundreds marched on the federation’s headquarters on June 3 demanding that he resign. The hashtag #Krollmustgo has
picked up steam as even the coach of the Minnesota Lynx Cheryl Reeve tweeted it out recently.

Kroll’s public comments undermine what little trust there was in the Minneapolis department. But as he
consistently reminds his critics: he has the unwavering support of the federation and his views are
consistent with those of its members. Apparently, Kroll’s position as the elected leader of the police federation makes him untouchable.

[MineralMan]

1. He is NOT untouchable.

He is overstepping in a serious way. I expect to hear of his dismissal within a week. Mayor Frey and Chief Arradondo have Kroll in their sights, and will see that he is gone soon.

And good riddance to bad rubbish!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. Kroll is a menace.

Unfortunately, he does represent the attitudes of many rank-and-file cops, which means that getting rid of him is just the first step. MPD has been full of racist assholes for decades.

[dalton99a]

5. +1. He was elected and reelected by fellow cops

[uponit7771]

8. +1, I'm thinking the attitude comes from the top.

[The Magistrate]

3. He Must Be Fired, Sir, To Vindicate Civilian Authority Over The Police

Let him sue, let his minions squawk and whine. If they strike, fire the lot of them.

There must be a reckoning.

[dalton99a]

4. Minneapolis, get rid of this shit stain

[gulliver]

6. Kroll, a Trump Rally speaker, ties Trump to the crime.

I hope he just keeps talking.

[uponit7771]

7. Kroll supports an overt racist in Donald Trump so of course he's a net negative for the community

[Wellstone ruled]

9. Kroll has been the Lighting rod for

quite some time and he relishes the spot light on him. Yesterday he said he will leave the Union next year. He knows damn well he will have to take a early out or face legal action to have him removed or Decertification of his Federation with the City of Mpls.

Changes by City Council as to use of certain force tactics yesterday was a shot across Kroll and Companies Bow. How far is Mike Freeman willing to go? Week Link?