You’re invited: Sat. May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Elmo Inn. RSVP by noon Thursday, April 30.
Agenda: Cathy Blaeser, Co-Executive Director – Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
https://pci.jotform.com/form/212516939541156
Cost: $21. for members; $23. for non-members; membership: $35. (optional); Students $12/age 12 and under; $21/13 and over . Student membership $15/year.
Upcoming meetings:
Sat. June 6, Mitch Berg, Conservative Radio Commentator, Blogger at Shot in the Dark (Shot in the Dark)
Toward a More Consequential Criminal Justice System
We heard an informative presentation from David Zimmer, former law enforcement officer and current Policy Fellow with the Center for the American Experiment. He advocates for public policy that will ensure a more consequential criminal justice system for all Minnesotans. His talk delved into the facts behind the crime data which shows that while the rate of violent crime has declined in most of the State, Minneapolis has not. In the City of Minneapolis, the violent crime rate is 27% higher than in 2018. There continues to be a staffing crisis especially in the METRO area where Minneapolis alone is down 400 officers. He is working with the MN Justice Research Center to help address issues like 1) reducing non-fatal shootings and 2) the recruitment and retention problem. He also addressed the power of the Sentencing Guidelines Commission and its impact on criminal justice before answering questions. We appreciate his hard work and expertise.
David Zimmer Policy Fellow CAE
Toward a Consequential Criminal Justice System
You’re invited: Sat. Apr. 11, 2026, ** from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Elmo Inn. RSVP by noon Thursday, April 9. **Due to Easter, our meeting will be held on the 2nd Saturday of April.)
Agenda: David Zimmer, Public Safety Policy Fellow, Center of the American Experiment “Toward a More Consequential Criminal Justice System”
Mr. Zimmer served 33 years in local law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as a Captain. During his law enforcement career, Mr. Zimmer served as a deputy and a supervisor in areas including the Jail, Courts, Patrol/Water Patrol, Investigations, and Tactical Command. Mr. Zimmer was recognized as a collaborative law enforcement leader who earned the respect of stakeholders throughout the criminal justice system. He advocates for public policy that will ensure a consequential criminal justice system for all Minnesotans.
https://pci.jotform.com/form/212516939541156
Cost: $21. for members; $23. for non-members; membership: $35. (optional); Students $12/age 12 and under; $21/13 and over . Student membership $15/year.
Upcoming meetings:
- Sat. May 2, Cathy Blaeser, Co-Executive Director – Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
- Sat. June 6, Mitch Berg, Conservative Radio Commentator, Blogger at Shot in the Dark (Shot in the Dark)
