Two Minneapolis City Council members are calling for an investigation into how officers handled the daily protests during the Republican National Convention.
City Council members Gary Schiff and Cam Gordon say there could be more events in the Twin Cities, and they would like to use the RNC as a blueprint for future events.
Liz McLemore and her husband were on their way to a Labor Day concert on Harriet Island. Although it was an anti-GOP event, it was peaceful.
"We had to pass through literally a line of cops in riot gear," said Russell Raczkowski, McLemore's husband.
They got caught in the middle of a protest and when police pulled out the tear gas, the couple said they felt the effects.
"It definitely hurt and you do cough," said Liz. "Russ had a sore throat for the rest of the day.
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Gordon praises law enforcement for their services, but thinks there needs to be an independent investigation into what he calls 'questionable use of force.
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"People who were trying to go about their normal lives...couldn't," Councilman Gordon said.
Minneapolis and St. Paul leaders have said they'll assess the handling of RNC protesters, but for the most part, they've called it a success.
"I think the story that I've talked to is about how proud they are of the St. Paul Police Department and other partnering agencies that responded to an extremely serious threat," said St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman.
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