Ramsey County Deputies Now Provide Security for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her
Ramsey County deputies have replaced St. Paul police in providing security for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her. The change, which began on September 17, is cited as a response to increased political violence and a need for more efficient resource…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 23, 2026 — Ramsey County deputies have taken over the security detail for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, replacing the St. Paul Police Department. This transition took effect on September 17.
The shift in security personnel is attributed to two primary reasons: an increase in political violence and a strategic reallocation of resources within the city. The city administration is responsible for covering the costs associated with this new security arrangement.
Details regarding the specific instances of increased political violence that prompted this change were not immediately provided. Similarly, the exact mechanisms or expected outcomes of the “more efficient resource allocation” were not detailed.
The St. Paul Police Department previously handled security for the mayor. The contractor’s name for the new security detail was not provided.
The financial implications for the city, beyond the statement that costs are being covered, were not disclosed. The duration of this security arrangement and any specific protocols implemented by Ramsey County deputies were also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Sabrina Salguero Del Cid on kstp.com, see more information here.
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