The proposal seeks to create an elected Civilian Police Accountability Commission that could hire and fire officers, including the police chief. The commission would also investigate complaints against officers and publicly release the findings.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt reflects on her first year in office, noting that her priorities include increasing staffing levels and fighting fentanyl use.
With a progressive majority still unable to override a Frey veto, homelessness, rent control and police accountability could see massive changes or no change at all.