Contact Information

Department of Civil Rights
250 South 4th Street, Suite B15 (basement)
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 673-3012
Fax: (612) 673-2599

Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights

The Department of Civil Rights oversees the enforcement of the City's Civil Rights Ordinance and the Civilian Review Authority Ordinance, including:

  • Investigating discriminatory practices against members of protected classes and civilian complaints of police misconduct
  • Ensuring for enforcement of employment and purchasing goals for women and minorities on all City-funded construction
  • Overseeing Minneapolis Multicultural Services and the American Indian Advocate offices

The Department provides educational services about civil rights. For speakers, videos, literature and other materials about civil rights issues, call (612) 673-3012.

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“Doing Business with the City” – Jan. 22, 2010

Newsletter (PDF)

Affirmative Action Plan (Jan 1, 2009 – Dec 31, 2013) (PDF)

Sept 2009 Results Minneapolis Report (PDF) (PDF)

Contract Compliance Report (2nd Qtr 2009) (PDF)

CRA Annual Report (PDF)

MDCR Task Force

How to File a Complaint

Civil Rights Commission Meeting Calendar

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Special Meetings

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A Brief History of Civil Rights Protection in Minneapolis (PDF)

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