Minneapolis touts progress in police reforms

Minneapolis touts progress in police reforms, but lags in closing out complaints and force reviews
Minneapolis is struggling to eliminate backlogs of police misconduct complaints and officer use-of-force reviews, largely due to a staffing deficit, though the city has made strides in other reform goals since March 2024,
How to watch: Minneapolis officials provide update about police department reform
The update Monday will focus on progress made in policy revisions, trainings, misconduct complaint backlogs, and plans for equipment and technology, according to the city.
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.
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 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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Hennepin County authorities looking for inmate who escaped Minneapolis facility
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Federal law requires Minneapolis Fed to diversify workforce. Could Trump’s DEI order change that?
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Minneapolis outlines enhanced policies & oversight for violence prevention programs
Newly hired Neighborhood Safety Deputy Director Lea Lakes outlined a set of changes in the department to better monitor ...
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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Delta flight forced to make emergency landing at Minneapolis airport, no injuries reported
Minneapolis, MN — No one is hurt after a Delta Air Lines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Minneapolis–Saint ...
Minneapolis mayor announces city will not cooperate with Trump's deportation policy
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced at a press conference on Tuesday that he would not cooperate with enforcement officers ...
Minneapolis grocery seeks to help migrant families on "A Day Without Immigrants"
Numerous businesses across the United States, including Minnesota, shut their doors Monday; workers stayed home and consumers ...
Who’s running for Minneapolis mayor and City Council in 2025 elections?
The keys to City Hall are up for grabs on Nov. 4, when all 13 City Council seats and the mayor’s office are up for election.