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A direct fire impact projectile round used in situations where maximum deliverable kinetic energy is desired for the incapacitation of a person.
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Any child left alone long enough to come to the attention of police, and children left with a baby-sitter past the agreed upon return time of the parents, may be considered abandoned. An abandoned child is present in their expected location, but without the expected supervision.
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Any time a canine bites a person who is not the subject of a search or a directed canine apprehension.
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Any process which causes the MVR system to record video or audio data. Activation may occur automatically due to a trigger event or be done manually.
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The person’s actions are intended to prevent a member from placing the person in custody or taking control of the situation but are not directed at harming the member. A person’s reaction to pain caused by a member, and a person’s purely defensive reactions to force, do not constitute active resistance. Oral statements alone do not constitute active resistance.
Examples include:
- Walking or running away after being informed they are not free to leave, are detained, or are under arrest.
- Forcefully resisting the member’s grip.
- Holding onto a fixed object after being given a lawful command to move or let go, in a situation other than a protest or demonstration (P&P 7-805).
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When a person is suffering from a medical event in which any delay in treatment could potentially aggravate the severity of the medical crisis. These events typically develop quickly, can be severe, and demand urgent care to prevent further harm or death. They can arise from conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, severe allergic reactions, respiratory failure, trauma, medical side effects related to a mental health condition, or any other situation where the person's health is rapidly deteriorating.
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The Minneapolis Police Department Internal Affairs unit (IAU), unless otherwise designated by the Chief of Police or their designee. The Administrative Investigating Entity is responsible for the administrative investigation of the Critical Incident which includes checking for adherence to policy, and identifying policy failures, tactical and training issues, and potential civil liability issues.
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A search warrant sent electronically or otherwise involving no in-person contact, or for the processing of evidence already in police custody.
Examples of administrative search warrants include, but are not limited to:
- Bank records
- Cell phone or other phone records
- Social media and other electronic communications
- Impounded vehicles
- Medical records
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When a patient is formally received for inpatient care because they have a serious medical problem or because they cannot be adequately treated elsewhere.
- Admission to the hospital should be determined by asking the attending doctor or medical staff whether the patient is being admitted.
- Admission to the hospital does not include treatment and release in the emergency department, no matter how long the stay (if the person was not admitted to the hospital).
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Non-birth name that a TGN individual uses in self-reference (this may or may not be the individual's legal name).
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A member who has experienced or been impacted by a critical incident, traumatic event or other work-related stressor.
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The sworn officer, investigator or sergeant that is authoring the search warrant application and swearing to the facts of the affidavit contained in the application.
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A written document (statement of facts) confirmed by oath or affirmation.
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The person displays the intent to imminently harm the member, themselves or another person, and the person’s actions are likely to result in great bodily harm or death.
Examples include:
- Use of a firearm.
- Use of a blunt or bladed weapon.
- Extreme physical force.
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The person displays the intent to imminently harm the member, themselves or another person.
Examples include:
- Taking a fighting stance (such as clenching and raising fists into a boxer pose or a substantially similar action).
- Punching, kicking, or otherwise striking.
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For the purpose of this policy, it shall mean a Minnesota State Patrol Helicopter. (See P&P 6-111 Minnesota State Patrol Helicopter)
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A superior officer assigned to oversee and administer, or to assist in overseeing and administering, the use of the ALPR devices and/or stored ALPR data. There may be more than one designated supervisor.
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Utilizes the State's Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Minnesota Crime Alert Network (MNCAN). It allows law enforcement agencies to collaborate with local broadcasters through the use of an early-warning system to alert the public when a child is in danger.
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The anatomical qualities that determine whether one is male or female.
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A person who has come forward on a voluntary basis and is willing to provide information about a crime but does not disclose their identity. This person is not willing to be identified in police reports and will not testify voluntarily in any criminal proceedings.
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Preventing people from entering a room or similar area through the use of chemical munitions.
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Moving the selector switch on the CEW up to the "on" position, which activates the CID, laser and illumination, and begins entries in the device logs.
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An assembly is a group of people gathered together in one place for a common purpose.
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Legal or rightful command or power.
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Personnel designated by the Chief or the Chief's designee, to manage data recorded by the BWC. Such management includes duplication, redaction and lawful destruction of data as required by law and the City of Minneapolis Records Retention Policy. Designated personnel may include, but is not limited to: Records Management Specialists, Crime Lab Personnel and Business Technology Personnel.
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A sworn or civilian employee who has been authorized to operate an ALPR device or to access ALPR stored data and who has successfully completed training on ALPR use and policy.
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A system consisting of a camera or cameras and related equipment that automatically and without human control locates and focuses on, and photographs license plates and vehicles that come into the range of the device, that automatically converts digital photographic images of scanned license plates into electronic data, that is capable of comparing scanned license plate text data with data files for vehicles on a BOLO (be on the lookout) or hot list programmed into the device's electronic memory, and that notifies police when a scanned license plate matches the license plate on a programmed BOLO list. The term includes both devices that are placed at a stationary location and mobile devices affixed to a vehicle and capable of operation while the vehicle in in motion.
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A handheld, rigid, stick-like intermediate weapon. Batons are typically made of materials such as wood and metal, and come in various lengths and styles. (See the specifications section in P&P 5-310 for authorized types)
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A gentle or moderate force, applied with two hands on the baton, to a person who offers minimal or no resistance. A baton push is intended to create space, guide or move someone but is not as forceful as a shove or a strike.
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A more forceful push applied with two hands on the baton, intended to suddenly displace someone or disrupt their balance. It is more aggressive than a push, but does not involve the deliberate blow of a strike.
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A deliberate hit or blow intended to cause injury or pain. Baton strikes are more aggressive and are meant to achieve pain compliance or incapacitate the person.
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A direct fire impact projectile round fired from a bean bag shotgun and used when maximum deliverable kinetic energy is desired for the incapacitation of a person. (P&P 5-307)
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The City of Minneapolis has established Behavioral Crisis Response (BCR) teams to respond to incidents of non-violent events involving a mental health component. All BCR crisis responders are mental health practitioners or professionals as defined by MN Statute section 245.426, Subd. 17 and 18.
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Is the ability to use two (2) languages fluently.
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Items or devices containing disease-causing microorganisms or toxins derived from or produced by living organisms.
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During a blind presentation, no one who is aware of the suspect's identity should be present during the administration of the photo array.
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When the administrator may know the identity of the suspect but does not know which photo array member is being viewed by the eyewitness at any given time.
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Pathogenic microorganisms present in human blood that cause disease. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HBC), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Physical pain or injury, illness, or any impairment of physical condition.
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Body fluids include but are not limited to blood, semen, vaginal secretions, breast milk, amniotic fluid, urine, saliva, vomit and stool.
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Using body weight to pin a person to the ground or floor, or to a fixed object while the person is lying down.
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Portable audio-video recording equipment designed to be worn on a person.
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(Be On the Look Out) A determination by a law enforcement agency that there is a legitimate and specific law enforcement reason related to an active criminal investigation to identify or locate a particular vehicle.
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The processing of arrested persons.
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A major organizational component of the MPD comprised of precincts, units and divisions.
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A Deputy Chief or Bureau Chief
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Any process that causes the BWC system to record audio or video data. Activation will be done manually. Activation can only occur when the BWC is already powered on.
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Any process that causes the BWC system to stop recording. Deactivation can be done manually or can occur accidentally.
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Location where employees complete the task of uploading BWC recordings to a storage server through a PC using the SYNC program or through a docking station.
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Video stored by the BWC system prior to manual activation. This is a configurable feature for the digital BWC system and is preset to record video only (no audio) prior to manual activation. The pre-event recording is included as part of the incident and is viewable during playback.
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The BWC Quality Assurance Unit within BTU is responsible for oversight of the BWC program and ensuring policy adherence.
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When the BWC or MVC is recording both audio and video as a result of activation.
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The act of transferring recorded data from the BWC to the storage server.
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Computer Aided Dispatch is the electronic system used to manage law enforcement resources in relation to calls for service.
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CAD is the electronic system used to manage law enforcement resources in relation to calls for service.
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When a police canine makes physical contact with the person or bites the person, in an effort to take them into custody.
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A sworn member specifically trained to use a canine.
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Having a weapon or force device on one's person. This includes having it in a pocket, holster, or backpack or similar container, as well as having it slung or having it in hand.
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Money in the form of bills or coins, traveler's checks, money orders, checks or other forms of electronic money or stored value cards, including but not limited to gift cards, debit cards, gift cards/certificates or other negotiable financial instruments. Does not include personal checks.
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Term used to classify an event that has been recorded and for which a predetermined retention period has been set.
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An intermediate weapon ("Conducted Energy Weapon") that is designed to temporarily incapacitate a person from a distance, using an electrical current for neuromuscular incapacitation.
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Un-holstering the CEW and activating the alert for purposes of threatening its use prior to actual deployment. The warning alert is intended to be an effort to gain compliance without deploying probes.
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The continuous line of authority to and from the Chief of Police.
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Documentation of every person that has had custody of an item from the time it was collected until its final disposition.
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Aerosol, hand-held, pressurized, containerized chemical aerosol agents that emit a stream or vapor. (P&P 5-308)
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The active chemical ingredient in the chemical aerosol, such as 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS) and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC). (P&P 5-308)
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Munitions designed to deliver chemical munition agents from a launcher or be propelled by hand. (P&P 5-313)
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The active chemical ingredient in the chemical munition, such as 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile (CS), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC), Hexachloroethane (HC-smoke), or Saf-SmokeTM. (P&P 5-313)
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Items or devices containing toxic chemicals designed to kill victims by attacking systems of the human body.
Chemical agents include:
- Nerve Agents
- Blood Agents
- Choking Agents
- Blister Agents
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The Commander of the Internal Affairs unit or their designee at the scene, acting on behalf of the Chief of Police, who has ultimate authority to intervene in the criminal and administrative investigations and direct the activity of all MPD personnel to protect the integrity of the investigations.
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A person under the age of 18.
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A method by which a person applies sufficient pressure to a person to make breathing difficult or impossible, including but not limited to any pressure to the neck, throat, or windpipe that may prevent or hinder breathing, or reduce intake of air. A choke hold also means applying pressure to a person's neck on either side of the windpipe, but not to the windpipe itself, to stop the flow of blood to the brain via the carotid arteries. (MN Statute section 609.06 Subd. 3 (b))
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The agreement signed by a person before they can take on the role of a CI for the MPD, specifying conditions and acknowledgements. The form number is MP-2802.
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The form used when a person's role as an MPD CI is deactivated, specifying conditions and acknowledges regarding the deactivation. The form number is MP-9105.
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A file maintained to document all information that pertains to a confidential informant.
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The employee primarily responsible for supervision and management of a CI.
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The form used to document each use of a CI, the exchange of funds or contraband, and the required screening in the case of buys or sales of controlled substances. The form number is MP-2801.
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The form used to document consultation with the Chief or the Chief's designee and the prosecutor or count attorney that is required prior to using juveniles, people obligated by legal privilege of confidentiality or government officials as CIs. The form number is MP-9104.
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A report compiled by the Handler regarding the risks and benefits of using the person as a CI, including sufficient detail so that a sound determination can be made. The form number is MP-9103.
-Initial Suitability Report: A Suitability Report compiled prior to use of the person as a CI by the MPD.
-Continuing Suitability Report: A Suitability Report compiled every six months, at a minimum, to evaluate the ongoing risks and benefits of continuing to use the person as a CI.
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CIC is the code, which stands for "Crisis Intervention Call," used on a Police Report for situations involving a transport hold, and when a Police Report is completed in other situations involving a person in crisis.
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Inhabitants of a particular town or city, including Anonymous Citizen, Confidential Citizen, and Tipster
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A civil disturbance, also known as civil disorder or civil unrest, is when a gathering or assembly becomes violent or involves a collective threat of imminent violence, including but not limited to, assaults, significant property damage, arson fires, and bodily injury to people.
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A non sworn civil service employee.
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To categorize an event that has been recorded and for which a predetermined retention period has been set.
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A specific area within the MPD organizational structure or an event over which a presiding officer has authority and is responsible for managing.
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Instruction on the following matters:
- Techniques for expanding the training of peace officers to include de-escalation and problem-solving.
- Techniques for organizing community members so that they are involved and trained in community policing activities.
- Techniques for relating to diverse communities.
- Techniques for relating to individuals with physical or mental limitations.
- Training on child development issues to enable officers to respond appropriately to perceived child protection situations.
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For purposes of this policy, a compelling public interest applies to situations in which failure to act would result or likely result in loss of life, serious injury, or have some serious negative consequence for people, property, or public safety and therefore demand action.
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A complaint that applies when all of the following are true:
- The complaint was not a result of resisted handcuffing.
- Any issues with spacing and application were immediately remedied by the member when safe to do so.
- The handcuff use did not cause an injury (see the handcuffing section [IV] in P&P 5-302).
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A person's claim or expression of pain or injury. The complaint does not necessarily have to be associated with a visible injury.
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The person is following direction or lawful orders given.
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An intermediate weapon ("CEW") that is designed to temporarily incapacitate a person from a distance, using an electrical current for neuromuscular incapacitation.
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A statement in the witness's own words taken immediately after an identification is made stating their level of certainty in the identification.
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A person who has come forward on a voluntary basis and is willing to provide information about a crime with the understanding that their identity will only be known to law enforcement officials. This person is not willing to be identified in police reports and will not testify voluntarily in any criminal proceedings.
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A person who cooperates with a law enforcement agency confidentially in order to protect the person or the MPD’s intelligence gathering or investigative efforts, and:
- Seeks to:
- Avoid arrest or prosecution for a crime; or
- Mitigate punishment for a crime in which a sentence will be or has been imposed; or
- Receive a monetary or other benefit;
- Is able, by reason of the person’s familiarity or close association with suspected criminals, to:
- Make a controlled buy or controlled sale of contraband, controlled substance, or other items that are material to a criminal investigation;
- Supply regular or constant information about suspected or actual criminal activities to a law enforcement agency;
- Otherwise provide information important to ongoing criminal intelligence gathering or criminal investigative efforts.
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A person providing information to the MPD at the direction of an MPD Handler over time that has been useful in the furtherance of a criminal investigation or has resulted in the recovery of contraband. Information provided by a CRI is recognized by the Court as more reliable than that of a CI, which has resulted in the Court allowing law enforcement greater latitude when using CRI information.
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Confidential Source or CS is a person or piece of technology that provides information to law enforcement related to criminal activity, where the identity is confidential or unknown. Includes Citizens and Informants.
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An identification procedure in which a single photograph of an individual is shown to a witness or victim to authenticate the identity of a person.
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A Suitability Report compiled every six months, at a minimum, to evaluate the ongoing risks and benefits of continuing to use the person as a CI.
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Temporary holding of part of the person's body, such as the hand, wrist, arm or shoulder, to physically control or direct the person.
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Pressing a person into a fixed object, while the person is not lying down (such as applying pressure while the person is against a vehicle or building).