Moving Forward: Trust, Accountability and Professional Service I am humbled and most appreciative to be your Chief. As we continue our journey moving forward it’s important that you know my leadership vision and what you can expect from me as your Chief. It is also important that you know what I expect from both sworn […]
December 28, 2017 (MINNEAPOLIS) I am aware of the statement issued by Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman today. The tragic shooting death of Ms. Justine Ruszczyk Damond has impacted so many people here in Minneapolis and beyond our state. The MPD will continue to await the conclusion of this independent investigation and the Hennepin County […]
Commander Melissa Chiodo Internal Affairs Division Commander Melissa Chiodo will now be in charge of the MPD’s Internal Affairs Division (IAD). She leaves behind her command post with the Special Crimes Investigations Division (SCID). Prior to her work in SCID, she was the Lieutenant leading the Sex Crimes Unit. Commander Chiodo began her career in […]
August 28, 2017 (MINNEAPOLIS) Chief Medaria Arradondo has made some recent changes to the MPD’s executive leadership team. “I feel like this is a good time to bring some new leaders on board who will greatly assist our department moving forward with the important work of culture change, accountability, and outcomes. I believe these new […]
Yesterday evening in Downtown Minneapolis a fight between two men ended when one pulled out a handgun and fired it. Tragically that round struck a bystander. An innocent person was injured because someone with no regard or respect for others chose to settle their conflict with a weapon. Fortunately, the victim is currently in […]
“The Minneapolis Police Department continues to monitor the incident and information released by investigative authorities related to the explosion that occurred at the Dar Al Farooq Mosque in Bloomington, MN earlier today. At this time there are no known threats to any Minneapolis Mosques or Islamic organizations. The MPD will work with our local Muslim community […]
Monday, Chief Medaria Arradondo spoke with the media about his vision for MPD moving forward.
July 26, 2017 (MINNEAPOLIS) Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges and Acting Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced changes in the Police Department’s Body Worn Camera (BWC) Policy today. The changes, which go into effect in three days, require officers to begin recording when they are dispatched to any call for service, or take part in self-initiated activity. […]
Statement from Chief Harteau Regarding Officer Involved Shooting “I want to acknowledge the pain and frustration that family and community members have following the fatal officer involved shooting on Saturday night. This is clearly a tragic death. I also want to assure you that I understand why so many people have so many questions at […]
Hello Everyone, We continue to roll out our Body Worn Camera (BWC) Program throughout our 5 police precincts. We’ve had a very smooth transition and officers and community members are becoming more familiar and more comfortable with the program as we progress. At this point, 363 officers have been trained and equipped with BWCs in […]