Minneapolis Makes History with Civilian Hires in Police Reform Effort

Minneapolis police appoint civilians to lead internal affairs, constitutional policing bureaus

Chief Brian O’Hara said that he wanted to provide a better career path for the many civilian employees in the PD, giving them an opportunity for higher levels of responsibility

Minneapolis Police make historic hires with 2 high-ranking civilian positions

MPD says they're the first civilians to hold such high-ranking positions within the department.

Minneapolis makes history with civilian hires in police reform effort

The Minneapolis Police Department appoints civilians to lead key bureaus, marking a historic reform move.

Minneapolis police announce civilian bureau chief hirings

Two civilians hirings were announced Monday to lead bureaus that focus on officer conduct and rebuilding of community trust.

Minneapolis PD brings in civilians to lead internal affairs, constitutional policing bureaus

For the first time ever, the Minneapolis Police Department will have civilians serving in high-ranking roles including heading up the internal affairs bureau.

Citizens and police review

Oak Park was early on the idea that there should be a formal review of citizen complaints about police officers. And that those reviews should be undertaken by a committee of citizens. That was accomplished 35 years ago when the Citizen Police Oversight Committee was crafted. Back then it was pioneering. But like a few bold Oak Park initiatives around matters of social justice, the structure and limits set for that committee got stuck in time. A…