Joint Statement of Principles

Read the agreement between the City and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) regarding their investigation into the City and MPD.

What to know

In June of 2020, MDHR filed a charge of discrimination against the City and MPD alleging that the City and MPD engaged in a pattern or practice of race discrimination. MDHR conducted an investigation into the allegations. The City and MPD cooperated in the investigation.

In April of 2022, MDHR issued findings detailing probable cause to believe that the City violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act by engaging in a pattern or practice of race discrimination.

On July 13, 2022, the City and MDHR agreed to a non-binding statement of principles that will guide efforts to reach a court-enforceable settlement agreement this fall.

The City and MDHR agreed to work together to develop a framework to ensure lawful, non-discriminatory policing and to better support public safety in Minneapolis.