Minneapolis Police Oversight Commission Faces Community Criticism Over Policy Transparency and Engagement
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The recent Minneapolis Police Oversight Commission meeting was marked by community concern regarding the transparency of police policies, the engagement efforts of the commission, and the responsiveness of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD). Public comments highlighted issues of data integrity, insufficient community outreach, and the perceived sluggish pace of policy implementation, with speakers calling for increased accountability and clearer communication from both the commission and the MPD.
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Jacob Frey
Police Review Board Officials:
Mara Schanfield, Paul Olsen, Melissa Newman, Jennifer Clement, Ayana Smith-Kooiman, Carolyn Bastick, Bridgette Stewart, Stacey Gurian-Sherman, James Canaday, Nichelle Williams-Johnson, Louis Smith, Latonya Reeves
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Meeting Type:
Police Review Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
05/11/2026
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Recording Published:
05/11/2026
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Duration:
59 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Noteworthy
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Hennepin County
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Towns:
Minneapolis
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