3-407 - Mandatory Counseling

3-407 - Mandatory Counseling

Policy

When a member is placed on Administrative Leave due to a traumatic event, the Chief of Police or a Bureau Head shall mandate that the MPD’s Police Assistance Program staff provide appropriate counseling services to a member.

Per the MPD’s Critical Incident Protocol, the member on such Administrative Leave must meet with the Police Assistance Program staff or a Peer Support Team member prior to returning to full enforcement status or normal work duty.

 

Definitions

Refer to the Commonly Used Terms page for general definitions.

  • Critical Incident:

    An incident involving any of the following situations occurring in the line of duty:

    • The use of Deadly Force by or against a Minneapolis Police Officer
    • Death or Great Bodily Harm to an officer
    • Death or Great Bodily Harm to a person who is in the custody or control of an officer
    • Any action by an officer that causes or is intended to cause Death or Great Bodily Harm
  • Peer Support: Mental and emotional wellness support provided by peers trained to help members cope with critical incidents and certain personal or professional problems.

Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
3-407 - Mandatory Counseling 01-01-2026 download PDF
3-407 - Mandatory Counseling 03-18-2002

PRH Implementation

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  • New: Policy had been added.
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  • Definitions Update: A glossary definition was updated.
  • Terms Update: A term, not necessarily tied to the glossary, was updated in the Manual.
  • Edited - Major: Significant content or procedural changes.
  • Edited - Minor: Small edits, clarifications, or formatting changes.
  • Renamed: Policy title changed.
  • Renumbered: Policy number was changed.
  • Split: Single policy was divided into multiple.
  • Eliminated: Policy was removed and is no longer in effect.
  • PRH Implementation: Edits for the Policy and Resource Hub; no content changes.