Tomorrow: MPD Settlement Agreement Update & Community Feedback Session
On Tuesday, August 12th beginning at 6pm, members of the Minneapolis Police Department Implementation Unit will share updates on the MDHR Settlement Agreement (more information below), the DOJ Consent Decree terms, Recent accomplishments, Upcoming Initiatives, the Policy Review Process and share more about the MPD Community Survey. This event will take place at the Public Service Building, Rooms A & B, 505 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Doors open for refreshments and light snacks at 5:30pm.
minneapolismn.gov/government/departments/police/implementation/
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: BACKGROUND
On March 31, 2023, the Minneapolis City Council and Mayor Jacob Frey approved terms of a court-enforceable settlement agreement. It resolves the Minnesota Department of Human Rights’ (MDHR) probable cause determination that the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) have engaged in a pattern or practice of race discrimination in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
- The MDHR investigation launched June 1, 2020, one week after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd.
- On April 27, 2022, MDHR announced its findings.
- On July 21, 2022, the City and MDHR agreed to a joint statement of principles related to the MDHR findings.
- A Hennepin County District Court judge approved the settlement agreement on July 13, 2023.
