Minneapolis City Council Greenlights Amendment To Dismantle Police

The transcript discusses an amendment that removes the requirement for a city to have a Police Department, proposing its replacement with the Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. This new department aims to oversee public safety with a public health approach, marking a structural change towards a holistic safety strategy. The amendment requires a director with non-law enforcement experience and allows a law enforcement division under new supervision. It must be reviewed by a Policy Committee and the city's Charter Commission before potentially appearing on the general election ballot.

What event spurred the City Council's goal of dismantling the Police Department?

What steps must the amendment go through before it can be on the city's general election ballot?