July 14, 2025 Community Commission on Police Oversight

Monday, July 14, 2025

Introduction of new commissioner

Approval of meeting minutes

Public comments

Community questions follow-up

Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR) report

Internal Affairs (IA) monthly report

Strategic Plan presentation

Areas of Interest (5)

Ward 12 residents report being 'abandoned' by police, with only 19.8% of 911 calls receiving an officer response.
OPCR experiencing a significant surge in complaints, with 492 contacts recorded in the first half of 2025 vs 472 in late 2024.
Internal Affairs division undergoing staff turnover, replacing key positions.
Commissioners questioning whether increased complaint volumes indicate a failure of police reform efforts.
Ongoing challenges regarding the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and transparency in case summaries.

Votes (4)

Amend agenda to move Strategic Plan after reports

Passed11-0

Moved by Chair Reeves · Seconded by Unspecified

Accept June meeting minutes

Passed10-0-1

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Extend time for public comment

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Stewart · Seconded by Unspecified

Extend time for questions to Director Fujisawa

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Unspecified · Seconded by Unspecified

Notable Quotes (2)

35,000 people should not be without a police officer 80% of the time.
— Berlin Shmali

Police resource allocation in Ward 12Closing public comments

It's not conclusive. And I don't have a good answer for that.
— Russell Fujisawa

Police misconduct trendsResponding to a question about the spike in complaints

People (5)

LaTonya ReevesChair

Chairing the commission meeting.

June Elizabeth PalmerCommissioner

Newly appointed commissioner.

1 quote

“Happy to be here.”

Introductory remarks.

Berlin ShmaliResident

Raised concerns about policing in Ward 12.

1 quote

“The resources in the 12th ward leave the 12th ward abandoned 80% of the time.”

Testifying on police response data.

Russell FujisawaAssociate Director

Presenting OPCR performance report.

Lily HastingsCase Manager

Presenting IA division report.

Places Mentioned

Ward 12Ward 6Minneapolis

Events & Meetings (1)

Monday, July 14th, Regular Meeting

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