Greg Bovino and Other Federal Agents Investigated for Actions During Operation Metro Surge Federal authorities are investigating several federal agents, including Greg Bovino, in connection with their actions during the 2020 operation known as Metro Surge. The investigation comes after a complaint was filed by a whistleblower who claimed that the agents used excessive force against protesters during the operation. According to documents obtained by the Star Tribune, the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility has launched an inquiry into the matter, which will examine whether the agents' actions were justified and if they complied with established protocols. The investigation is also looking at allegations that some agents may have falsified records or provided false testimony about their involvement in the operation. Metro Surge was a high-profile operation conducted by federal agents and local law enforcement agencies to quell protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the police killing of George Floyd. During the operation, multiple people were arrested and injured, with many claiming that they were subjected to excessive force and mistreatment at the hands of authorities. The investigation into Bovino's actions has sparked widespread concern among civil liberties groups and community advocates who have long been critical of the way law enforcement agencies respond to protests and social unrest. "This is a major development," said one advocate. "We've been saying for years that federal agents are often used as a tool of repression, and now we're seeing evidence of that." The investigation is ongoing, with no timeline set for when it will be completed or what any potential disciplinary action might look like. In the meantime, many are left wonderin...#Minneapolis #Police #Greg_Bovino #Federal_Agents #Operation_Metro_Surge #George_Floyd
Federal Agent Under Investigation for Operation Metro Surge Actions A federal agent and several other agents were recently placed under investigation after a review of their actions during the 2021 Operation Metro Surge, which aimed to reduce violent crime in Minneapolis. The investigation was launched following allegations that some agents used excessive force or engaged in questionable behavior while carrying out the operation. Greg Bovino, a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is among those under scrutiny. According to sources familiar with the matter, Bovino has been accused of using his authority to intimidate witnesses and allegedly mishandling evidence during the operation. The investigation was launched after an internal review of Metro Surge activities revealed concerns about the conduct of some agents involved in the operation. While most agents were deemed to have acted professionally and within guidelines, a few individuals drew attention for their actions. In addition to Bovino, other federal agents have also been placed under investigation, although details about their specific roles or allegations are not yet publicly available. The investigations are being conducted by the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), which handles internal probes into alleged misconduct by federal law enforcement officials. The OPR is working closely with the Minneapolis Police Department and other local agencies to gather information and interview witnesses as part of its investigation. The outcome of these inquiries could lead to disciplinary action, including possible termination or suspension for agents fou...#Department_of_Justice #Greg_Bovino #Bureau_of_Alcohol_Tobacco_Firearms_and_Explosives #ATF #Office_of_Professional_Responsibility #OPR #Minneapolis_Police_Department
