St. Anthony applies for federal program to improve police-community relations

St. Anthony has applied to join a federal program aimed at improving trust between police and the community, the city announced Wednesday.

The move comes three months after St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez fatally shot Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

The city was recently notified by the U.S. Department of Justice that it is reviewing the city’s application for the Collaborative Reform Initiative, according to a city news release.

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