Police Oversight Commission Research and Studies
This section includes research conducted by OPCR staff at the request of the Commission. The research conducted is a tool for the Commission to shape its decision-making and policy recommendations.
The PCOC research and study process follows the process outlined in the Research and Study Manual.
Current Projects
Police Off-Duty Work Audit Report
* In Collaboration with Minneapolis Internal Audit
Equity in Police Recruiting Data Analytics Consultation - Phase I
* In Collaboration with Minneapolis Internal Audit
MPD Mobile and Body Worn Video Recording Equipment Program Audit Report
*In Collaboration with Minneapolis Internal Audit
- MPD Mobile and Body Worn Video Audit Report (PDF)
- MPD MV and BWC Audit Report Presentation Slides (PDF)
Evictions and Calls for Service
This study explores the intersection of police calls for service and evictions (both formal and through notices to vacate). It provides an analysis of the implementation of the Conduct on Licensed Premises Ordinance.
Police Conduct Commission Surveillance Whitepaper
Domestic Violence Response Research and Study
This study looks at response to domestic violence calls by the Minneapolis Police Department.
Complaint Filing Process Study
This study provides an analysis of the various methods to submit complaints to OPCR and recommendations on how to improve access to the process.
Coaching Process Revisit
This study follows up on the Coaching Process Analysis conducted by the Commission in 2014.
- Coaching Process Data (Tableau workbook)
- Coaching Process Analysis (PDF)
- Sample Coaching Document (PDF)
Officer Interactions with Mental Health Issues: A Policy Study
This study looks at current national best practices and current Minneapolis Police Department policies for officer interactions with those experiencing mental health crises and makes policy and programmatic recommendations for improving such interactions.
MPD Discipline Matrix Revisions
The PCOC will make recommendations for revisions of the MPD Discipline Matrix to ensure its compatibility with the current MPD Policy and Procedure Manual.
Created by motion during the March 8, 2016 regular meeting. Not yet released.
Past Projects
Doesn’t Fit Any Crime Arrest Analysis
A data analysis of MPD officer use of the miscellaneous arrest code “Doesn’t Fit Any Crime” in the department’s reporting system.
Created by motion during the September 8, 2015 regular meeting. Released December, 2015.
MPD Body Camera Policy Study
This study looked at national best practices, policies of other departments, and community input on body camera use and policy by the Minneapolis Police Department. The report includes a recommended policy for the use of body cameras by the MPD.
- Body Camera Policy Research and Study (PDF)
- Body Camera Policy Research and Study Appendix
- PCOC Memorandum of Agreement with MPD Re: DOJ Body Camera Grant Application (PDF)
- Additional study information is available on the study webpage
Created by motion during the June 8, 2015 regular meeting. Released September, 2015.
Investigative Stops Documentation Review
Data analysis and recommendations regarding the MPD practices in recording and reporting investigative or “Terry” stops, including the grounds for such stops, demographic information of those stopped, and the location of stops.
- Investigative Stops Study (PDF)
- Additional study information is available on the study webpage
Created by motion during the February 10, 2015 regular meeting. Released April, 2015.
Coaching Process Analysis
A comprehensive program of research and study of the OPCR and MPD coaching process, including a performance audit, with the goal of achieving racial and other equity outcomes, and of building and supporting an accountability culture within MPD.
Created by motion during the February 11, 2014 regular meeting. Released December, 2014.
Smart Gun Briefing
This brief looks at recent data pertaining to smart gun technology and recommends other documentation and analysis for Commission review.
Created by motion during the January 12, 2017 Audit Committee meeting. Preliminary draft released February, 2017.
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training Analysis
This study includes a review of cultural awareness training in outside law enforcement agencies, such training within the MPD, and development of possible additional or alternative training frameworks for implementation in the MPD.
- Cultural Awareness Training Research and Study (PDF)
- Cultural Awareness Training Resources
- Additional study information is available on the study webpage
Created by motion during the January 14, 2014 regular meeting. Released November, 2014.
Last updated Jun 18, 2020
