The Wall Street Journal: Controversial head of Minneapolis police union accelerates retirement plan

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Bob Kroll, the outspoken head of the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis, said Monday he plans to retire at the end of the month, citing family reasons.

‘Good riddance.’

— Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

Kroll, who said in a letter announcing his retirement to union members that he had served on the city’s police force for 32 years, moved up initial plans to retire in May.