Subdivision 1. Model policy to be developed. By March 1, 1996, the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board shall develop and distribute to all chief law enforcement officers a model policy regarding the professional conduct of peace officers. The policy must address issues regarding professional conduct not addressed by the standards of conduct under Minnesota Rules, part 6700.1600. The policy must define unprofessional conduct to include, but not be limited to, conduct prohibited by section 609.43, whether or not there has been a conviction for a violation of that section. The policy must also describe the procedures that a local law enforcement agency may follow in investigating and disciplining peace officers alleged to have behaved unprofessionally.
Subd. 2. Chief law enforcement officers; written policy required. By July 1, 1996, all chief law enforcement officers shall establish and implement a written policy defining unprofessional conduct and governing the investigation and disposition of cases involving alleged unprofessional conduct by peace officers. A chief law enforcement officer shall adopt a policy identical or substantially similar to the model policy developed by the board under subdivision 1.
Subd. 3. Report on alleged misconduct; database; report. (a) A chief law enforcement officer shall report annually to the board summary data regarding the investigation and disposition of cases involving alleged misconduct, indicating the total number of investigations, the total number by each subject matter, the number dismissed as unfounded, and the number dismissed on grounds that the allegation was unsubstantiated.
(b) Beginning July 1, 2021, a chief law enforcement officer, in real time, must submit individual peace officer data classified as public data on individuals, as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 15, or private data on individuals, as defined by section 13.02, subdivision 12, and submitted using encrypted data that the board determines is necessary to:
(1) evaluate the effectiveness of statutorily required training;
(2) assist the Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council in accomplishing the council's duties; and
(3) allow for the board, the Ensuring Police Excellence and Improving Community Relations Advisory Council, and the board's complaint investigation committee to identify patterns of behavior that suggest an officer is in crisis or is likely to violate a board-mandated model policy.
(c) The reporting obligation in paragraph (b) is ongoing. A chief law enforcement officer must update data within 30 days of final disposition of a complaint or investigation.
(d) Law enforcement agencies and political subdivisions are prohibited from entering into a confidentiality agreement that would prevent disclosure of the data identified in paragraph (b) to the board. Any such confidentiality agreement is void as to the requirements of this section.
(e) By February 1 of each year, the board shall prepare a report that contains summary data provided under paragraph (b). The board must post the report on its publicly accessible website and provide a copy to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions having jurisdiction over criminal justice policy.
1995 c 226 art 4 s 30; 2Sp2020 c 1 s 20; 3Sp2020 c 2 s 1; 1Sp2021 c 11 art 9 s 27
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 625 - 634 — Criminal Procedure; Peace Officers; Privacy Of Communications
Chapter 626 — Peace Officers; Searches; Pursuit; Mandatory Reporting
Section 626.04 — Property; Seizure, Keeping, And Disposal.
Section 626.06 — Jurisdiction To Issue.
Section 626.07 — Grounds For Issuance.
Section 626.08 — Probable Cause.
Section 626.085 — Search Warrant Required For Electronic Communication Information.
Section 626.09 — Examination Of Parties Making Request.
Section 626.10 — Affidavit; Content.
Section 626.11 — Issuance Of Warrant.
Section 626.12 — Applicants; Names On Warrant.
Section 626.13 — Service; Persons Making.
Section 626.14 — Time And Manner Of Service; No-knock Search Warrants.
Section 626.15 — Execution And Return Of Warrant; Time.
Section 626.16 — Delivery Of Copy Of Warrant And Receipt.
Section 626.17 — Return And Inventory.
Section 626.19 — Use Of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Section 626.21 — Return Of Property And Suppression Of Evidence.
Section 626.22 — Maliciously Procuring Search Warrant; Misconduct In Use.
Section 626.52 — Suspicious Wounds; Reporting By Health Professionals.
Section 626.53 — Report By Telephone And Letter.
Section 626.54 — Application Of Sections 626.52 To 626.55.
Section 626.553 — Gunshot Wounds; Peace Officers, Discharging Firearms; Investigations; Reports.
Section 626.5531 — Reporting Of Crimes Motivated By Bias.
Section 626.5532 — Pursuit Of Fleeing Suspects By Peace Officers.
Section 626.5533 — Reporting Potential Welfare Fraud.
Section 626.5534 — Use Of Force Reporting.
Section 626.557 — Reporting Of Maltreatment Of Vulnerable Adults.
Section 626.5571 — Multidisciplinary Adult Protection Team.
Section 626.5572 — Definitions.
Section 626.5573 — Negligence Actions.
Section 626.65 — Uniform Act On Fresh Pursuit; Reciprocal.
Section 626.66 — Arrest; Hearing.
Section 626.67 — Construction Of Section 626.65.
Section 626.68 — State Includes District Of Columbia.
Section 626.69 — Fresh Pursuit.
Section 626.70 — Citation; Uniform Act On Fresh Pursuit.
Section 626.71 — Fresh Pursuit In Nonfelony Situations.
Section 626.72 — Peace Officers; Transportation For Law Enforcement Purposes.
Section 626.76 — Rules And Regulations; Aiding Other Officers; Exchange Programs.
Section 626.77 — Peace Officers From Adjoining States; Federal Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 626.84 — Definitions And Scope.
Section 626.841 — Board; Members.
Section 626.842 — Terms; Meetings; Compensation; Removal; Vacancies.
Section 626.843 — Rules, Standards; Executive Director.
Section 626.8431 — Automatic License Revocation.
Section 626.8432 — Revocation; Suspension; Denial.
Section 626.8433 — Eyewitness Identification Policies Required.
Section 626.8434 — Warrior-style Training Prohibited.
Section 626.8435 — Ensuring Police Excellence And Improving Community Relations Advisory Council.
Section 626.8442 — Policies On Sexual Assaults.
Section 626.845 — Powers And Duties.
Section 626.8451 — Training In Identifying And Responding To Certain Crimes.
Section 626.8452 — Deadly Force And Firearms Use; Policies And Instruction Required.
Section 626.8455 — Training In Community Policing.
Section 626.8456 — Training In Fire Scene Response And Arson Awareness.
Section 626.8457 — Professional Conduct Of Peace Officers.
Section 626.8458 — Vehicle Pursuits; Policies And Instruction Required.
Section 626.8459 — Post Board; Compliance Reviews Required.
Section 626.846 — Attendance, Forfeiture Of Position.
Section 626.8461 — Part-time Peace Officers; Policy.
Section 626.8463 — Part-time Peace Officers.
Section 626.8465 — Part-time Officers; Limitations.
Section 626.8466 — Reserve Officers.
Section 626.8468 — Part-time Peace Officers; Continued Employment.
Section 626.8469 — Training In Crisis Response, Conflict Management, And Cultural Diversity.
Section 626.847 — Compulsory Program; Exemptions.
Section 626.8471 — Avoiding Racial Profiling; Policies And Learning Objectives Required.
Section 626.8472 — Automated License Plate Reader Policy.
Section 626.8473 — Portable Recording Systems Adoption; Written Policy Required.
Section 626.8474 — Autism Training.
Section 626.8475 — Duty To Intercede And Report.
Section 626.8476 — Confidential Informants; Required Policy And Training.
Section 626.8477 — Mental Health And Health Records; Written Policy Required.
Section 626.848 — Training Courses, Locations.
Section 626.85 — Instructors; Donations.
Section 626.851 — Eligibility Of Officers.
Section 626.8515 — Certain Baccalaureate Degree Holders Eligible To Take Licensing Examination.
Section 626.8517 — Eligibility For Reciprocity Examination Based On Relevant Military Experience.
Section 626.852 — Tuition; Salary And Expenses.
Section 626.8555 — Peace Officer Education Programs.
Section 626.856 — School Of Law Enforcement.
Section 626.862 — Powers Of Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 626.863 — Unauthorized Practice.
Section 626.87 — Law Enforcement Background Investigations.
Section 626.88 — Uniforms; Peace Officers, Security Guards; Color.
Section 626.89 — Peace Officer Discipline Procedures Act.
Section 626.891 — Cooperation With Postsecondary Institutions.
Section 626.892 — Peace Officer Grievance Arbitration Selection Procedure.
Section 626.90 — Law Enforcement Authority; Mille Lacs Band Of Chippewa.
Section 626.91 — Law Enforcement Authority; Lower Sioux Indian Community Peace Officers.
Section 626.92 — Enforcement Authority; Fond Du Lac Band Of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Section 626.93 — Law Enforcement Authority; Tribal Peace Officers.
Section 626.94 — Conservation Law Enforcement Authority.
Section 626.9514 — Toll-free Telephone Number.
Section 626.9517 — Grant Program For Installation Of Video Cameras In Police Vehicles.