After receiving the necessary approval, the city of Minneapolis is going through dozens of applications for its new 15-member Community Commission on Police Oversight.
Minneapolis has received more than 160 applications, far more, city officials say, than the number of applicants typically received for the former police oversight body this one is replacing.
“Forming this new commission marks the next chapter of police oversight and accountability work, and it’s incredible to see so many community members stepping up and applying,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a press release.
Frey says Minneapolis has been a global focal point for police reform. He says they plan to use that focus as other cities look to Minneapolis in the future as an example for how to do policing right.
“Over the past few years, we’ve implemented major police reforms and have continued to recruit community-oriented officers,” Frey said. “This new commission will help take those efforts further and contribute to the ongoing work to see true cultural change.”
Soon, 13 of the 15 commission members will be appointed by the City Council and the remaining two by the mayor.
The civilian commissioners will publicly review cases of alleged police misconduct and make recommendations to the chief of police, which may include possible disciplinary action.
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