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MPD seeks community engagement online and in public gatherings

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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced last week the latest steps to reform the police department. In addition to the structural changes, which will split the department into two bureaus—one to handle police operations, the other to help build community trust—Chief O’Hara announced a new webpage for community feedback, as well as a series of community engagement sessions designed to gather public input regarding policy and procedures.

The upcoming dates and topics are listed below:

Use of Force:  

  • Saturday, Aug. 19, 1-3 pm, at Urban Ventures, 2924 4th Ave. S. (3rd Precinct)

Stop, Search, Arrest:  

  • Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-8 pm, at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach Engagement Center (UROC), 2001 Plymouth Ave. N. (4th Precinct) 
  • Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6-8 pm, at Public Services Building, 505 S. 4th Ave. (1st Precinct)
  • Thursday, Aug. 24, 6-8 pm, at East Neighborhood Services Inc., 1700 N.E. 2nd St. (2nd Precinct)

Non-Discriminatory & Impartial Policing, Mission, Goals, Vision & Values: 

  • Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6-8 pm, at the University of Minnesota Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, 2001 Plymouth Ave. N. (UROC) (4th Precinct)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6-8 pm, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave. (5th Precinct)

Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6-8 pm, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1900 Nicollet Ave. (5th Precinct)

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