Inside Minneapolis: Former Sheriff Rich Stanek Warns "The Other Shoe Hasn't Dropped . . . Yet"

A political and law enforcement insider exposes the truth behind what's happening in Minneapolis--and warns about what may be coming next.

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McLean, VA (January 31, 2026) - Minneapolis has been at the center of America’s public‑safety debate for years, but few people can speak to the crisis with the authority of Rich Stanek. A former Minneapolis police officer, Hennepin County sheriff, Minnesota state senator, and state public safety commissioner, Rich has seen the system from every angle. In our latest Heroes Behind the Badge episode, he offers a rare, unfiltered look at what’s really happening on the ground as ICE operations collide with political pressure, depleted police ranks, and a city still reeling from the aftermath of the George Floyd era.

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