Any changes will be made for next season when presumably fans will return to Target Field GETTY IMAGES
The Twins plan to take a "fresh look at their ballpark security arrangements with the Minneapolis Police Department," according to David Chanen of the Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE. The club in a statement said that "no changes are expected this season -- when fans won't be allowed in Target Field" -- but added that they "were re-evaluating the team's relationship with the police after the officer-involved death of George Floyd" in May. For this year's 60-game season, the Twins said that they "will continue to hire off-duty Minneapolis officers to help team security." Meanwhile, the Vikings issued a statement Friday saying that they "need to ponder the issues involved before making any decisions" regarding their relationship with the police. WNBA Minnesota Lynx coach & GM Cheryl Reeve said that she would be "in favor of dropping police for added security" at games, but added that the team "may not have the authority to do that" since Target Center -- where the Lynx and the T'Wolves play -- is owned and operated by the city. Univ. of Minnesota President Joan Gabel shortly after Floyd's death also said that the school was "cutting some ties with city police, including contracting off-duty security for football games, concerts and ceremonies" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 7/18).
