Gov. Walz discusses Minnesota's 'increased public safety presence'

Gov. Walz, public safety officials discuss crime response: RAW

Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota public safety officials discuss response to crime in Minnesota during a news conference on Sept. 22, 2022.

(FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz and state law enforcement officials discussed "ongoing, increased public safety presence" in a news conference on Thursday. Watch it in the player above.

The governor was joined by Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Superintendent Drew Evans, Interim Metro Transit Police Chief Richard Gates, Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Col. Shelly Schrofer.