Minneapolis touts progress in police reforms

Minneapolis touts progress in police reforms, but lags in closing out complaints and force reviews
From left, Minneapolis City Attorney Kristyn Anderson, Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, Police Chief Brian O’Hara and Civil Rights Director Michelle Phillips speak during a news conference at City Hall in Minneapolis on Monday.
Minneapolis officials see progress in police reform efforts stemming from settlement agreement
City leaders on Monday provided an update about the progress made in the Minneapolis Police Department's efforts to comply with a Minnesota Department of Human Rights settlement agreement.
Independent monitor releases inaugural progress report on mandated Minneapolis police reforms
The city entered into that court-ordered agreement in 2023 and a year later, hired Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA) as the required independent monitor to track progress and publish a review every six months.
Minneapolis officials to share progress on police reform under MDHR settlement agreement
City leaders will provide an update on the progress in reforming the Minneapolis Police Department and community safety efforts under the Minnesota Department of Human Rights settlement agreement.
In first Minneapolis police graduation of 2025, officials hail ‘turning point’ in department’s history
Applications are way up and pipeline of diverse new officers signals positive trajectory for police force following years of attrition.
Minneapolis leaders give update on police reform, other citywide safety initiatives
The first semi-annual report from independent evaluator Effective Law Enforcement for ALL (ELEFA), shows the city is on track to meet most of its year-one goals.
Minneapolis woman to receive $600,000 settlement for abuse of police authority
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Minneapolis police craft new policies, but struggle with backlog in use of force cases
The first report on Minneapolis police’s reforms under a state consent decree show the department has new policies but ...
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Two Suspects Arrested Following Non-Fatal Shooting During Alleged Drug Deal in Minneapolis
Two individuals were arrested after a non-fatal shooting during a suspected drug transaction in Minneapolis, with MPD's ...
One injured, two arrested after shooting during drug deal in Minneapolis
One person is injured and two are in custody after a shooting in Minneapolis ’ Seward neighborhood Saturday afternoon.
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Did Minneapolis end 2024 with more police than it started with for the first time in five years?
In part because of retirements and reduced interest in careers in law enforcement, most major U.S. cities have struggled to ...
Minneapolis Police celebrate rebound in applicants, recruits as it welcomes new hires at first graduation ceremony of the year
The department struggled with hiring and retention for years after the murder of George Floyd. MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis ...
Minneapolis City Council approves fees for off-duty police work
The council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance to allow the city to charge fees for off-duty work by Minneapolis ...