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Oversight commission refers MPD draft policy on police authority in immigration matters to policy committee after debate
Summary
On Oct. 15 the oversight commission voted 8-0 to refer public feedback on draft MPD Policy 9-401 (police authority in immigration matters) to its Police Policy Research and Recommendations Committee for drafting a recommended response; commissioners debated whether the draft is strong enough to protect immigrants.
The Community Commission on Police Oversight voted 8-0 on Oct. 15 to refer feedback on the Minneapolis Police Department's draft policy 9-401, "police authority in immigration matters," to the commission's Police Policy Research and Recommendations Committee (PPRR) for further drafting and submission to the Implementation Unit.
Commissioner Bartz moved the referral and said the 45-day review window allowed a more robust full-commission discussion. "The policy applies the requirements of Minneapolis separation ordinance chapter 19," Bartz said, describing the draft as focused on public safety regardless of immigration status and noting the draft directs officers not to determine immigration…
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