May 11 through May 17 is National Police Week. Yesterday, Sheriff Fletcher and the County Commissioners recognized law enforcement officers, who everyday are the first to be on the scene to help those in need and are dedicated to serving the community. Highlight video of the proclamation is below. | Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

Behold the Stop Stick. Engineered for ease of use, designed to defend against danger. They stop police pursuits in their tracks. Our deputies carry Stop Sticks in their squads, deploying them to flatten the tires of vehicles racing through Ramsey County, attempting to evade law enforcement, trying to avoid being held accountable for their crimes. Thankfully, the Stop Sticks work more often than not. And dozens of carjackers and car thieves have been taken off the streets and into custody. Stop S

15K views · 1.1K reactions | Today Sheriff Bob Fletcher, Undersheriff Bill Finney and the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners recognized the Correctional Officers of Ramsey County for their service in the most difficult of times. Sheriff Fletcher also discussed potential jail overcrowding and the challenges of housing individuals with mental health concerns. | Live on Patrol | Facebook