Office of Police Conduct Review - OPCR - Minneapolis Police Department

Investigates complaints of alleged misconduct against Minneapolis Police Officers. The complaint review process steps are as followed:

• Mediation: Individual(s) and officer(s) involved meet with a mediator. The goal is to resolve the situation.

• Supervisor Review: The complaint is forwarded to the person who supervises the officer(s). Any disciplinary action takes place at the precinct level.

• Dismissal: The complaint does not describe a violation and/or complaint is not about a Minneapolis police officer

• Investigation: If an investigation is recommended, then they will assign the case to either a civilian or a sworn police investigator, based on the complaint.

• After the Investigation: Two civilians and two sworn officers from the Police Conduct Review Panel review the results. They make a recommendation to the Minneapolis Police Chief and the Police Chief determines the discipline.

NOTE: If the Police Conduct Review Panel determines an individual(s) case has no merit they will get 15 days to appeal their decision. The final disciplinary decision is made by the Chief of Police and is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act.

12/08/2025