In this Sept. 8, 2017, file photo, newly appointed Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo takes the oath of office as his daughter Nyasia looks on during a public swearing-in ceremony, in Minneapolis. Assisted by the Minnesota National Guard and a local militia, the two sides clashed violently for a month with police using gas bombs and brandishing rifles. When on duty in the presence of other employees or the public, officers should be referred to by rank.

Specialists were trained to assist neighborhoods in organizing block clubs and disseminate crime information to residents.

Except as provided below, officers shall not consider race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion in establishing either reasonable suspicion or probable cause: Officers may take into account the reported race, ethnicity, gender or national origin of a specific suspect or suspects on credible, reliable, recent, locally-based information that links specific suspected unlawful or suspicious activity to a particular individual or group of individuals of a particular race, ethnicity, gender or nationality. Employees shall not willfully misrepresent any matter, sign any false statement or report, or commit perjury before any court, grand jury or judicial hearing. ... LOYALTY: Officers shall be faithful to their oath of office, strive to uphold the principles of professional police service, and advance the mission of the Department. [19] However, the Minneapolis City Charter Commission later cancelled plans to put the proposed city charter amendment on the November 2020 ballot. [29] The Neighborhood Revitalization Program which began in 1960 has just begun to realize its infrastructure and community improvements, as neighborhoods once severely impacted by crime and deterioration had begun to turn around. ", "McManus takes over as Minneapolis Police Chief", "Minneapolis cops file discrimination lawsuit", "High-ranking black cops sue Minneapolis Police Department", "Minneapolis approves settlement to black officers in discrimination suit", "Ventura to Oppose Collection of Racial Profiling Data", "Some Minnesota police collecting racial profiling data", "Minneapolis to take closer look at racial profiling", "For decades, Minneapolis police have been accused of racial bias", "Minnesota's Racial Disparities Worsening", St. Paul Pioneer Press, 29 April 2016, "Minneapolis Police Use Force Against Black People at 7 Times the Rate of Whites", "American Civil Liberties Union Criminal Law Reform Project", ACLU, October 28, 2014, "ENG///Action Request: Basilica of St. Mary, Catholic and Christian Churches", "Hodges asks feds for civil rights probe in Mpls police shooting", Minnesota Public Radio, November 16, 2015, https://mayorhodges.com/2016/06/01/federal-decision-in-clark-case/, "Dustin Schwarze, Cop in Jamar Shooting Sued for Tasering Suspect (Video)", City Pages, December 1, 2015, "Mark Ringennberg, Cop in Jamar Clark Shooting Allegedly Chocked Guy While His Family Watched", City Pages, November 20, 2015, "ACLU, NAACP To Sue BCA Over Jamar Clark Shooting", "The officers in the Jamar Clark shooting: What we know", "Update: Minneapolis Police Say Molotov Cocktails Thrown By Anarchists", Grand Forks Herald, November 19, 2016, "Prosecutor: Jamar Clark Case Will Go To Grand Jury", "Prosecutor: No grand jury in Jamar Clark police shooting case", "Freeman declines charges in Clark shooting | Hennepin County", "Minneapolis police leave Lynx game over shirts", "Mayor scolds police union head for Lynx comments", "When the Minnesota Lynx Stepped Up Minneapolis Cops Walked Away", Minnesota Public Radio News, July 12, 2016, "Minneapolis police discover 1,700 untested rape kits spanning 30 years", "What we know about the death of George Floyd: 4 Minneapolis police officers fired after 'horrifying' video hits social media", "Man 'Killed By Minneapolis Police' Is Identified As Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Steps In", "FBI Investigating Death of Black Man in Minneapolis Police Custody After Video of Arrest Shared Online", "4 Minneapolis police officers fired following death of George Floyd in police custody", "Minneapolis police face civil rights probe over Floyd death", "Civil Rights Investigation into Minneapolis Police Department", "Minneapolis Bans Police Chokeholds in First Step of Reforms", "Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death", "Minneapolis police chief announces new reforms, withdrawal from union contract negotiations", "Chief Arradondo Announces Immediate Withdrawal From Contract Negotiations With Police Union", "Legislature passes policing bill, ends special session", "Minnesota Gov. City leaders and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) refused to release the videotapes, citing the ongoing investigation. [136], The Minnesota Department of Human Rights, an administrative agency of the state, opened a civil rights investigation into the practices of the Minneapolis Police Department on June 2.

They also serve as the primary responder to special events and demonstrations that have a risk for civil disorder. In November 2015, Freeman initially balked. Minneapolis was promoted as an "open city" to criminals across the country and criminals were released from the city's jail. The money collected was turned over to the mayor and divided between him and his associates. Police Officer Fired After Misconduct Allegations", "Minneapolis settles suit with man who alleged police beating", "Records Reveal Accusations Against 2 Mpls. (04/01/05) (05/03/05). For more information please visit our Services page.

The State Law Library is open to the public by appointment only for legal research and writing. Awarding alcoholic beverages as door prizes is prohibited. Smalley and Weiss died of smoke inhalation. [57] The raids and arrests were ineffective and no Chinese were deported. In addition, officers must always adhere to the following principles in the course of their employment with the Minneapolis Police Department: The MPD is committed to unbiased policing and to reinforcing procedures that ensure that police service and law enforcement is provided in a fair and equitable manner to all. "[19], On July 21, 2020, the Minnesota state legislature passed major police reform legislation. Minnesota, United States law enforcement agency, CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (. Minnesota State Law Library [88], The department did respond in 2013, however, when the Green Bay, Wisconsin Police Department responded to a disturbance that involved two off-duty Minneapolis police officers. [12] Plans to disband the department were announced days later, with support from a veto-proof majority on the City Council. MPD answers about four hundred thousand calls a year and does fifty thousand proactive stops a year. Referring to a black man who drove by, he said to Allen and another Green Bay officer, "What is that? This regulation shall not be construed so as to impair the exercise of free speech by employees on matters of public concern. Employees shall remain alert, observant, and occupied with police business during their tour of duty. The man reportedly resisted arrest and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Search Official Documents on the Secretary of State's website for oaths of office for Minnesota Judges. [21] Some members of the Commission criticized how the proposed amendment was being rushed.

Formed in 1867, it is the second-oldest police department in Minnesota, after the Saint Paul Police Department that formed in 1854. The tensions faded with the gradual assimilation of the city's small Chinese population and repeal of exclusion laws.[57][when? Employees shall not bring to or keep any dangerous drug, narcotic, or alcohol beverage on departmental premises except for evidentiary purposes. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. [141] On June 8, 2020, the reforms to the Minneapolis Police Department were approved by Hennepin County Court judge Karen Janisch. Green Bay is too nigger friendly." (01/05/2000), Employees shall not display material that may be considered discriminatory, derogatory, or biased in or on City property.

(10/28/94) (03/12/99), When an employee is notified that an Order for Protection (OFP), Restraining Order (RA), or a Harassment Order (HA) has been filed against him or her, the employee shall immediately notify Internal Affairs and provide a copy of the OFP, RA, or HA, and the date scheduled for hearing the allegations made in support of the request for the order.

[citation needed]. 5-105.01 PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT – DEPARTMENT-SANCTIONED SOCIAL EVENTS (02/22/05). [73] The Reserve bolsters MPD presence at major events to this day. [146] The law also creates a special independent unit at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for investigations of fatal police encounters and also a new community relations advisory council to consult with the Police Officers Standards and Training Board on policy changes. Damond's family brought a civil lawsuit against the city alleging violation of Damond's civil rights, which the city settled for twenty million dollars, one of the largest-ever settlements in a suit involving a police killing. Fifty sergeants work in specialty units and fifty work in patrol.

At home, the stress of the war and fear of attack developed into air raid drills where two wardens were assigned to each city block. [19] The proposed amendment was drafted by council members Jeremiah Ellison, Alondra Cano, Cam Gordon, Steve Fletcher and council President Lisa Bender. With six patrolmen, the new Police Department of Minneapolis served a population of about 5,000 people. Weapons must conform to Department specifications. Though the measure was defeated, departments were offered incentives to volunteer for a pilot project to collect the data. [citation needed] In July 2019, Noor filed an appeal to overturn his convictions of third degree murder and second degree manslaughter, the appeal is still pending. In 2001, the tactic of racial profiling became issue. [115] The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) arrived a week later. (02/28/93), Officers shall use reasonable judgment in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Attempt to answer any relevant questions that the citizen may have regarding the citizen/officer contact, including relevant referrals to other city or county agencies when appropriate.

A computer-based system, the strategy involves every unit of the MPD from patrol to special units to identify and concentrate policing on hot spots of crime. Be courteous, respectful, polite and professional. His T-shirts featuring the derisive term were quoted in a New York Times article. "[129], "Bob Kroll's remarks about the Lynx are jackass remarks," wrote the mayor on a Facebook post. [48] Murders had indeed peaked that year and the department sent three officers to New York City to study the Fixing Broken Windows crime-prevention program implemented by then Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Police Chief William Bratton. [74][75], August and May have been the deadliest months for MPD officers.