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 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 struggles with a backlog of use of force cases.
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 city leaders give update on police reform progress
Minneapolis city leaders share an update about police reform and other initiatives in the first progress report from an independent evaluator.
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Minneapolis mayor announces city will not cooperate with Trump's deportation policy
We care about you," Frey, a Democrat, said at a press conference. "In the city of Minneapolis, we will stand up for you and we will do anything in our power to help because you're not an alien; in ...
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City Council grants all Minneapolis bars a later last call
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