What we do

We enforce Minneapolis code of ordinances. We also promote understanding of civil rights.

Our mission

The mission of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department (MCRD) is to:

Our work

To carry out this mission, we will:

  • Investigate discrimination against members of a protected class.
  • Make sure that City of Minneapolis purchases on construction projects are inclusive.  We make sure they include women, minorities and low-income workers.
  • Look into police complaints and make suggestions to the chief. We look into complaints on all Minneapolis Police Officers.

 

File a complaint

Contact us

Michelle Phillips

Director

Department of Civil Rights

Phone

Phone: 612-673-3012
Fax: 612-673-2599
TTY: 612-263-6850

Address
350 S. 5th St., Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays

 

Minneapolis 311

 
 

Office hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday