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Phil Picardi

Hennepin Co. Sheriff talks about security for members of Congress

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Rich Stanek is the Hennepin County sheriff.
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In the wake of the Arizona shooting spree that killed six and critically wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, questions have been raised regarding the security available to Minnesota's members of Congress at public events in the state.

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Hennepin Co. Sheriff and former state Commissioner of Public Safety Rich Stanek about security for Minnesota's members of Congress.

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Rich Stanek
Rich Stanek is the Hennepin County sheriff.
Image Courtesy of Hennepin County Sheriff's Office