Commission asks MPD to draft comprehensive policy on redacted misconduct, citing OPCR samples
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Summary
The commission unanimously adopted a resolution Dec. 15 requesting that the Minneapolis Police Department develop a standalone policy addressing '****** misconduct' (term redacted in transcript), recommending the policy align with OPCR sample policies and national guidance; commissioners said such a policy would address gaps and improve accountability.
The Community Commission on Police Oversight on Dec. 15 adopted a resolution asking the Minneapolis Police Department to draft a comprehensive policy addressing what the transcript labels as '****** misconduct' (term redacted). The resolution grew out of PPRR and OPCR discussions and a staff report indicating the MPD manual lacks a singular policy that directly addresses the subject.
Commissioner Shanfield, speaking for Commissioner Baker in his absence, said the commission found the MPD manual contains piecemeal references to the behavior but no standalone policy, which the commission believes could create ambiguity and accountability gaps. Shanfield said OPCR provided sample policies from other jurisdictions—including Chicago and Metro Nashville—and referenced guidance from the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Policy Center as useful models.
"We believe that the creation of a dedicated [redacted] misconduct policy could prevent misconduct and would further build trust with the public and serve as an accountability mechanism to increase transparency," Shanfield said.
Commissioner Shanfield moved the resolution; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call (8 ayes). The clerk recorded the resolution as adopted and it will be sent to the police department and relevant staff for drafting and collaboration with OPCR and the implementation unit.
The resolution requests MPD align drafting with the OPCR sample policies and to coordinate with relevant departments. The motion did not specify a precise timeline or legislative mechanism for adoption; commissioners said they will support implementation-unit staff as needed.
