Online
You can file a complaint using our online form.
Police officer complaint
You can file a complaint against an officer who works for the City of Minneapolis Police.
Ways to file a police officer complaint
In person
You can get a form to file a complaint in person at:
You can fill it out before you go in.
By mail
You can download the complaint form if you want to file a complaint by mail.
Before you begin
What to know
- Completing this form will make an official complaint.
- The Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR) will review your complaint.
- Please give as much detail as possible to help us to investigate your complaint.
You can choose not to every field or provide your contact information.
Note: If you do not provide your contact information, we will not be able to contact you.
What your complaint can do
Complaints let us know when MPD officers are not following policy or are acting in an illegal way. When we know about complaints, we can work to prevent future misconduct.
An official complaint can:
- Help the City improve existing policies and create new ones.
- Lead to officer discipline, which holds officers accountable for their actions.
- Give us a better idea of police behavior and topics we should focus our research on.
What your complaint will not do
We understand people have many reasons for filing complaints.
Be aware that filing a complaint with us does not:
- Affect any court cases or criminal charges against you.
- Grant you legal advice or representation.
- Result in compensation for any damage or injuries against you.
Who can file a complaint
Members of the public
- Anyone with information about police officer misconduct can file a complaint.
- You can file a complaint on behalf of another person if they need help, such as a:
- Minor
- Vulnerable adult
Complaint process for City employees
City employees who want to file a complaint about a police employee follow a different process.
Complaints you can file with us
The Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR) handles any violation of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) Policy and Procedure Manual.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Excessive use of force
- Inappropriate language or attitude
- Harassment
- Discrimination
- Failure to provide adequate or timely police protection
- Retaliation
Request accessible format
If you need help with this information, please email 311, or call 311 or 612-673-3000.
Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.
Other complaints you can file
Complaints about officers that are not MPD
- We can only investigate MPD officers.
- If you are not sure what agency an officer works for, but believe it may be MPD, you can file a complaint with us.
- If your complaint is about an officer who works for another agency, contact that agency directly.
Contact 311 for help to contact another agency
File a complaint about any officer working in Minnesota
Contact the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to file a complaint.
Complaints about civilian and non-sworn employees
You can file complaint about a civilian or non-sworn member of MPD.
Contact the MPD Internal Affairs Division to file a complaint
Discrimination not involving MPD
You can report discrimination in Minneapolis not involving the police.
Property damage
If you believe an MPD officer damaged your property, you can file the police officer complaint form.
To seek payment for property damage
Help from police
If you need immediate help from the police, call 911. If you need help from police for a non-urgent issue in Minneapolis, please contact MPD.
Contact us
Russell Fujisawa
Associate Director
Office of Police Conduct Review
Address
City Hall350 Fifth St. S.Room 239
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday