“This critical work from Commissioner Rebecca Lucero and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights is an important step to make Minneapolis a safer community for all,” said Governor Tim Walz. “I’m grateful for MDHR’s partnership with the City of Minneapolis on this agreement and the work to engage community members and law enforcement for feedback along the way. This is an important step, but let’s not lose sight of the work left to do – this is the beginning of a process to restore trust and ensure public safety for all.”

“Lawful, non-discriminatory policing is good public safety,” said Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. “People in Minneapolis – and across the state – deserve to be safe. Community deserves to be heard. And the people charged with keeping us safe should be supported in their work. Minnesotans have been asking for change, and today I’m proud of the step Commissioner Rebecca Lucero, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and City of Minneapolis are taking to bring that change.”