Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately'

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 12:12 AM

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Following the deaths of two U.S. citizens during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will immediately equip federal immigration agents in the city with body cameras. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision after the Hennepin County Medical Examiner ruled the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot by law enforcement, a homicide. The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into Pretti's death. While two agents involved in the shooting already wore body cameras, the move aims to increase transparency and accountability. The DHS plans to expand the body camera program nationwide once funding is available, as Democrats push for immigration reforms, including body cameras, amidst a partial government shutdown.

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Gregory Bovino 40% Tom Homan ×350% Hennepin County Medical Center 50% United States Department of Justice 60% Renee Good ×260% Hennepin County Medical Examiner ×260% Donald Trump ×260% United States Customs and Border Protection 60% Alex Pretti ×570% Kristi Noem ×280% United States Department of Homeland Security 85% Minneapolis ×790%

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body cameras 100% federal immigration officers 90% minneapolis 80% immigration crackdown 70% homicide 60% civil rights investigation 50% gunshot wounds 50% government shutdown 40% immigration reforms 40%