Transforming Officer Wellness in Minneapolis: A Comprehensive Approach

Following a settlement agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), a comprehensive review for enhancing the Minneapolis Police Department's (MPD) Wellness and Support Program has been initiated. The Consortium in collaboration with Police Reform and Innovation, IDEA Analytics, and the Center for Justice Innovation completed a thorough assessment of the MPD Wellness and Support Program.

The assessment involved an examination of MPD policies, an extensive survey, and several comprehensive interviews with its staff. The result is a report that proposes how to refine the Wellness and Support Program to ensure the needs of MPD personnel more effectively via reinforced wellness, improved policies and procedures, and strengthened infrastructure, all for the cause.

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