4-221 - Disposition of Property to the Museum of Minneapolis Police

To outline procedures for the transfer of Minneapolis Police Department property to the Museum of Minneapolis Police.

The Minneapolis Police Department, through the Museum of Minneapolis Police Curator, will ensure that the best possible educational, research and interpretive opportunities are available to the MPD, visitors and participants of the Museum’s programs.

Scope of Museum Acquisitions

1. The focus of Department sponsored acquisitions will be related to materials that reflect the history and heritage of the MPD.
2. The Museum will actively collect, but is not limited to, the following:

Examples of MPD history

• Material that documents the formation and history of the MPD
• Technological advances in equipment, uniforms, firearms and communication relating to the MPD and surrounding community
• Historical uniforms, medals, firearms, insignia, and other equipment relating to the MPD and the surrounding community
• Items which are audio-visual, mixed media, electronic and digital including but not limited to MPD records, Administrative Announcements, Unit Manuals, etc.

Museum Authority and Documentation

1. The Chief of Police grants the Museum Curator the authority to solicit and accept any contributions from the MPD and/or other City Departments providing they meet the criteria listed above.
2. Items of significant value or items critical to daily operations shall not be transferred to the Museum until they are significantly devalued due to usage or become obsolete due to advances in technology.
3. MPD units and divisions should consult with the Museum Curator prior to the permanent disposal of MPD property or materials.
4. The Museum will not dispose of MPD or City-owned property without approval from the appropriate MPD or City officials.
5. The Museum Curator shall sign for the receipt and/or disposal of any MPD or City-owned property or materials acquired or disposed of by the museum and shall maintain all related documentation.