Minneapolis community safety commissioner: ‘I regret the tone’ of tweets Thursday night
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Minneapolis Commissioner of Community Safety Cedric Alexander said he regrets “the tone of my responses” in a series of contentious exchanges on Twitter Thursday evening.
Alexander was responding in part to some criticism of the recently announced “Operation Endeavor” plan by Minneapolis officials, as part of a broader crackdown on violent crime in the city. That plan was announced two weeks ago.
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Alexander issued a statement addressing the exchanges on Friday:
“The way I engaged with constituents last night on Twitter did not meet the standards I hold for myself and the Office of Community Safety team. I care deeply about the success of our community safety work in Minneapolis, and I know building trust happens one interaction at a time. I regret the tone of my responses, and I’m committed to respectful, constructive engagement with the communities we serve.“
Cedric Alexander
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he spoke with Alexander Thursday evening. In a statement, Frey said, “I appreciate his prompt response today to the community and members of the media.”
Read some of Alexander’s Twitter activity below:
