September 17, 2026 Community Commission on Police Oversight

The September 17, 2026, special meeting of the Minneapolis Community Commission on Police Oversight focused primarily on public input regarding police policies and practices. Key topics included the adequacy of the domestic violence response policy, implementation of the duty to intervene, police equity and integrity, transparency under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and the upcoming appointment of a new police chief. Public speakers raised concerns about police accountability, response times, use of force, and transparency, urging legislative changes to allow greater disclosure of disciplinary actions such as coaching. There was also discussion about the need for a police chief with strong administrative and financial oversight experience to address issues like excessive overtime spending. No procurement, contracting, or budget allocation decisions were made during this meeting.