Minneapolis has taken action to promote equity and community-oriented policing

• Since 2020, we have taken major steps on how police interact with the community.
• Our reform work follows state requirements and federal best practices.
• The state settlement agreement and federal consent decree set clear guidelines. These guidelines will make lasting changes in the police department.

Creating lasting change

The reform work includes: 

• Rebuilding trust
• Changing policies
• Updating the training plan and courses
• Utilizing accountability systems

Learn more about reform

See how we're putting this work into action 

City leadership has invested in a broader community safety ecosystem

Beyond police reform, we are reimagining and coordinating safety services into a community safety ecosystem. This provides comprehensive and equitable support for those who live, work and play in Minneapolis.

The community-centered model has three main groups of services:

• Prevention 
• Response  
• Restoration 

Reimagining safety services

The community safety ecosystem addresses both immediate and underlying safety challenges. This work is guided by the Safe and Thriving Communities Report. It provides a transformational vision and strategic plan for the new approach to public safety.

• Learn more about the ecosystem
• See how we're putting the work into action

The City has undergone a comprehensive emergency response overhaul

Implementing lessons learned from the 2020 civil unrest, Minneapolis is at a higher level of emergency preparedness.

Key areas included

• Strengthen response protocols
• Enhance coordination
• Improve public communication
• Leadership crisis management training

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Reset

The City completed recommendations from an independent after action review.

• Learn about our emergency response system improvements

Moving Minneapolis forward

The City is dedicated to repairing Minneapolis as a stronger and more equitable and inclusive city. We are focused on long term economic recovery for individuals, families, and businesses.

• Learn more about our recovery and transformation
• Read stories from communities who were impacted

Honoring the past, shaping the future

The City is moving forward while forever honoring the legacy of George Floyd. We are reimagining and reconstructing public spaces with deep community collaboration. 

Learn about the community-rooted sites

• George Perry Floyd Square at 38th & Chicago
• The People's Way

Redesigning spaces for City services

With community voice at the forefront, we have developed plans to redesign spaces for City services. We are intentionally designing spaces to better serve residents and visitors. The goal is to be welcoming and accessible for everyone.

Learn about the future City properties

• Minneapolis Democracy Center at 3000 Minnehaha
• South Minneapolis Community Safety Center includes the 3rd precinct police station