Commissioner Shanfield introduced the resolution, which passed 8-0 with edits, directing staff to research how Minneapolis police use coaching—informal guidance given by supervisors to officers—and whether it actually works. The study must be completed by early September for a public hearing scheduled for September 17th. The council also voted unanimously to extend public comment time to three minutes per speaker for the meeting, allowing residents to voice concerns about police accountability.

The resolution emerged from broader discussions about police discipline. The council heard reports from the Office of Police Conduct Review showing that the police chief agrees with discipline recommendations from review panels about 81% of the time. However, panelists—both civilian and sworn officers—expressed concerns about fairness and transparency. Sworn officers disagreed significantly about whether the current panel composition is balanced, while civilians called for more public information about cases where the chief deviates from panel recommendations.

Public speakers raised concerns about specific incidents, including the police chief selection process, officer conduct, and how police respond to domestic violence calls. Several residents called for increased community involvement in police oversight. The council also discussed two new police policies: one updating supervisor responsibilities to include coaching duties, and another establishing a new coaching policy framework.

The study will examine coaching outcomes and efficacy, with specific data requests and a timeline for completion. A second public hearing is scheduled for September 17th, 2026, to discuss findings and recommendations. The council also elected Commissioner Reeves as chair and Commissioner Olsen as vice chair, both unanimously.