September 15, 2026 Community Commission on Police Oversight

The September 15, 2026 meeting of the Minneapolis City Council-Community Commission on Police Oversight focused primarily on police oversight issues, including public comments on the use and effectiveness of gunshot detection technology (ShotSpotter), concerns about police conduct, and the Commission's budget and operations. The Commission discussed the Office of Police Conduct Review's complaint intake and investigation process, noting improvements in complaint processing times. Budget discussions highlighted the limited $16,000 line item for the Commission, with commissioners advocating for increased funding and expressing concerns about resource constraints and training opportunities. The Police Policy Research and Recommendations Committee presented updates on policy reviews, including a proposed discipline matrix for police conduct, which generated detailed feedback from commissioners. The Commission also passed a resolution urging legislative changes to increase transparency around police disciplinary records. Finally, the Commission voted to invite the interim police chief to the next meeting to address community concerns and questions. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.