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Disbanding the Minneapolis Police Department

Minneapolis leaders announce changes to MPD disciplinary process

Minneapolis leaders announce changes to MPD disciplinary process

Minneapolis city leaders announced changes Tuesday to the Minneapolis Police Department’s disciplinary process designed to improve the likelihood that the police chief’s disciplinary decisions are upheld in arbitration. 

December 29, 2020
Minneapolis councilmembers propose budget that would move nearly $8 million from police to alternatives

Minneapolis councilmembers propose budget that would move nearly $8 million from police to alternatives

A budget proposal released Friday by a trio of Minneapolis councilmembers would move nearly $8 million of funding from the police department to what the members are calling "transformative" safety investments.

November 27, 2020
What has changed in Minneapolis 6 months after George Floyd's death

What has changed in Minneapolis 6 months after George Floyd's death

The death of George Floyd sparked a reckoning of policing and race relations in the city of Minneapolis, leading many to believe that change was needed.

November 25, 2020
City leaders debate Minneapolis Police Department cuts, residents sound off

City leaders debate Minneapolis Police Department cuts, residents sound off

How the Minneapolis Police Chief plans to absorb deep cuts to the department next year is creating some heated discussion among city leaders and dozens of residents spoke up about the issue Thursday, mostly to criticize the public safety committee.

October 8, 2020
Council to review plan for public input on Minneapolis policing changes

Council to review plan for public input on Minneapolis policing changes

At its next meeting, the Minneapolis City Council will be discussing a proposed timeline for community engagement for ideas how to change the current policing structure, according to city officials.

September 30, 2020
Senate candidate Jason Lewis holds 'Back the Blue' town hall

Senate candidate Jason Lewis holds 'Back the Blue' town hall

The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota this November says law enforcement is under attack.

August 24, 2020
Charter Commission to vote on amendment to disband, replace Minneapolis Police Department

Charter Commission to vote on amendment to disband, replace Minneapolis Police Department

The Minneapolis Charter Commission is expected to vote Wednesday on a proposal to disband the city’s police department. 

August 5, 2020
Poll: Majority of Minneapolis voters support proposed change to city charter

Poll: Majority of Minneapolis voters support proposed change to city charter

A new poll found that a majority of Minneapolis residents support a 2020 charter change that would create a Community Safety and Violence Prevention Department, officials announced Monday.

August 3, 2020
City Council votes to seize control of Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson

City Council votes to seize control of Minneapolis Police Department spokesperson

The Minneapolis City Council made a series of budget-cutting moves Friday, though the most controversial vote will save the city no money at all. 

July 24, 2020
Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots

Walz refutes police union claim he ordered Third Precinct abandoned in riots

A Minneapolis police union official claimed she heard Gov. Tim Walz order a police precinct abandoned at the height of the May rioting, then appeared to backtrack after the governor's office said the statement was false.

July 15, 2020
City asks Minneapolis police to change schedule, accept furloughs

City asks Minneapolis police to change schedule, accept furloughs

As the Minneapolis City Council considers defunding the police department, city negotiators are asking the police union to accept scheduling changes and furloughs in their expired labor contract.

July 13, 2020
Workgroup: Data shows mental health calls utilize significant police resources in Minneapolis

Workgroup: Data shows mental health calls utilize significant police resources in Minneapolis

New data presented by a workgroup trying to change the way police respond to calls in Minneapolis shows mental health calls cost the city an estimated $467,000 per year.

July 10, 2020
Minneapolis Charter Commission discussion about future of MPD leads to disagreement, new ideas

Minneapolis Charter Commission discussion about future of MPD leads to disagreement, new ideas

Discussion grew heated at times as it relates to potential changes to the Minneapolis Police Department during a Charter Commission meeting Wednesday night.

July 8, 2020
Charter amendment working group digs into details of dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department

Charter amendment working group digs into details of dismantling the Minneapolis Police Department

Since the death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis City Council vowed to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, a work group will help decide whether that question should be put to voters.

July 7, 2020
How to submit a comment on charter amendment to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept

How to submit a comment on charter amendment to dismantle Minneapolis Police Dept

The City of Minneapolis is inviting the public to voice their opinions on a proposed charter amendment that would establish a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. The amendment would also remove the police department as a charter department.

June 29, 2020
After COVID-19 cluster reported, bar owners cite violence for closing Cowboy Jacks and Cowboy Slims

After COVID-19 cluster reported, bar owners cite violence for closing Cowboy Jacks and Cowboy Slims

Two bars in Minneapolis will once again close their doors citing ongoing violence in Minneapolis, the owners announced on Saturday.

June 28, 2020
Protesters face off outside Minnesota Governor's Residence over police reforms

Protesters face off outside Minnesota Governor's Residence over police reforms

Two protests faced off on Saturday outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, as Minnesota considers the future of policing.

June 28, 2020
Minneapolis Council members get private security after threats

Minneapolis Council members get private security after threats

The City of Minneapolis is spending $4,500 a day for private security for three council members who have received threats following the police killing of George Floyd, FOX 9 has learned.

June 27, 2020
City Council OKs charter amendment to remove Minneapolis Police Department

City Council OKs charter amendment to remove Minneapolis Police Department

The Minneapolis City Council on Friday unanimously approved a proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the city’s charter. The 12-0 vote is step toward putting the issue in front of Minneapolis voters on the November ballot.

June 26, 2020
Proposed amendment removes section on police department from Minneapolis charter, keeps division of officers

Proposed amendment removes section on police department from Minneapolis charter, keeps division of officers

A new proposed amendment would remove requirements for the city to maintain a police department from the Minneapolis city charter while adding a new division for "law enforcement services" with licensed officers.

June 25, 2020
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