2-107 - Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR)

To establish policy regarding responding to requests from the Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR).

OPCR Investigative Authority: Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Chapter 172, Sections 172.10 and 172.20 provides OPCR authority to investigate complaints of misconduct on the part of officers of the Minneapolis Police Department and make recommendations regarding the merits of such complaints to the chief of police.

1. In accordance with the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Title 9, Chapter 172 Section 172.90, Office of Police Conduct Review staff shall have full, free and unrestricted access, to the extent authorized by law, to the records of the Minneapolis Police Department in order to conduct investigations of police misconduct; facilitate research and study projects for the Police Conduct Oversight Commission; and conduct special reviews and programmatic reviews at the request of the mayor, city council, internal auditor, city departments, or boards and commissions.

2. The failure by any official or employee of the Minneapolis Police Department to comply with such lawful requests for information, participation, or access shall be deemed an act of misconduct.
3. Sworn employees receiving notice from OPCR to arrange for an interview or mandatory mediation shall comply with such requests in a timely and professional manner. (See P&P 3-709 Overtime Policy for OPCR.)

• Investigation: A structured process of gathering, examining, and evaluating facts and evidence to determine what occurred, assess compliance with laws and policies, and support appropriate actions or decisions.