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The Minneapolis Third Precinct held backup 9-1-1 equipment, but it was destroyed in last year's riots.

The Minneapolis Third Precinct held backup 9-1-1 equipment, but it was destroyed in last year’s riots.

Metro area 9-1-1 leaders are boosting their communication and buying additional equipment in hopes of avoiding problems that hampered their response during riots last year.

Minneapolis officials said Thursday that they have been holding weekly meetings with regional 9-1-1 leaders, purchased two additional sets of backup equipment, and are creating a dedicated line of communication, should more unrest happen during the murder trial of former officer Derek Chauvin..