Minneapolis Police Department Reform Agreement

Minneapolis and the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed on a consent decree for the Minneapolis Police Department to make extensive reforms, five years after the death of George Floyd.

Minneapolis Police Reform Consent Decree

The Minneapolis City Council approved a consent decree with the federal government to overhaul the city's police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The agreement aims to promote the sanctity of human life, professionalism, and respect in law enforcement activities. It puts the department under long-term court supervision following a scathing critique by the Department of Justice in 2023, alleging systematic racial discrimination and constitutional rights violations.

Phoenix Police Department Civil Rights Investigation

A federal civil rights investigation found that Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic, and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless individuals, and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force.