• You and the officer or officers involved meet with a mediator.
• The goal is to resolve the situation.

• The complaint is forwarded to the person who supervises the officer(s).
• Any action takes place at the precinct level.

• The complaint does not describe a violation.
• Your complaint is not about a Minneapolis police officer.

If we recommend an investigation

We assign your case to either a civilian or a sworn police investigator, based on the complaint.

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After the investigation

Two civilians and two sworn officers from the Police Conduct Review Panel review the results.

• They make a recommendation to the Minneapolis Police Chief.
• The Police Chief determines the disciplilne.

If the Police Conduct Review Panel determines your case has no merit

• You have 15 days to appeal their decision.
• The final disciplinary decision is
  • Made the Chief of Police.
  • Subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act

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