From AARP:

Criminals don't care how hard you worked. They steal billions from Americans like you every year using an endless variety of complex scams. However, you can take charge, understand their criminal tactics, and protect your hard-earned savings.

Join AARP Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota, and many other local organizations at the Twin Cities Scam Jam to learn about the latest scams.

• Doors open and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

• Visit local organizations and learn about their fraud-fighting resources in our mini-expo, open from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

• Hear from a series of speakers discussing the most important steps you can take to protect your money from scammers between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Speakers:

• Chief Eric Werner and Detective Kate Damm, Maple Grove Police Department

• Steve Farr, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota

• Jessica Whitney, Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

• Tara Ambrose, Minnesota Department of Commerce

• Jay Haapala, AARP Minnesota

Staying safe from fraud and identity theft can feel overwhelming, but you can take charge, protect yourself and your loved ones, and be a fraud fighter!

From League of Women Voters Minneapolis (LWVMpls):

Public concern about law enforcement training and practices has grown, especially after witnessing federal agents use excessive force, conduct dangerous vehicle pursuits, make aggressive stops and arrests, and engage in crowd control tactics that felt both alarming and unlawful. These moments have prompted an important question: What does ethical law enforcement look like, and how is the Minneapolis Police Department preparing both new and veteran officers to meet the standards of non‑discriminatory policing outlined in the Settlement Agreement?

Guest Speaker: Commander Kris Brown, Training Division, Minneapolis Police Department

April Civic Buzz: Training for Ethical Police Practices
Thursday, April 9 • 7–8:30 pm 
Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Ave - lots of parking)
Recording will be posted after the event

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. To host an event in your Minneapolis neighborhood, register with the City of Minneapolis at the link below.