Deputy chief tells Minneapolis council investigative clearance rates constrained by staffing, technology and data gaps Deputy Chief Emily Olsen presented 2024 clearance metrics and urged investments in investigative staffing, modern records systems, technology (Peregrine-like tools) and a 24/7 civilian-staffed real-time crime center to improve case turnaround; council members pressed for clarity on hiring of five civilian investigators and charging/decline rates.

Deputy Chief Emily Olsen reveals alarming declines in investigative staffing and pressing resource gaps that threaten public safety in Minneapolis.

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Audit committee directs auditor to design independent review function for high‑impact public safety cases The committee asked the City Auditor to establish a process to assess options for an independent review function to handle high-impact public safety cases, including scope, resources and possible charter or structural changes.

Minneapolis is taking a bold step towards accountability by launching an independent review for high-impact public safety cases that could change the future of community safety.

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