May 11, 2004 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports that the arrest of a Hmong St. Paul police officer is the latest development in an investigation into several incidents of violence involving Hmong and Lao residents. Federal law enforcement officials are trying to determine how several recent shootings and arson fires are linked.
September 4, 1998 - MPR’s Tim Pugmire reports that authorities in St. Paul say they were long aware of domestic problems at the apartment where six children were apparently killed by their mother. But Chief William Finney says there was never any indication the three boys and three girls were in danger. Police arrested the 24-year-old mother after responding to her frantic call for help.
December 15, 1993 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer hosts this live panel #2 discussion from 5th Precinct, Minneapolis: William Finney, St. Paul Police Chief; Keith Ellison, director of Legal Rights Center; and Sgt. Don Banham of the Minneapolis Police Department, discuss police and minority relations.
October 23, 1993 - Midday presents a broadcast of a local crime bill forum. Panelists Janet Reno, U.S. attorney general; Bruce Vento, Minnesota congressman; and William Finney, St. Paul police chief, share their views and answer audience questions.
June 22, 1993 - MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on National Urban Peace and Justice Summit at Mount Olivet Baptist in St. Paul.