Minneapolis Accelerates Police Chief Search with Community Input Sessions
The search for a new Minneapolis police chief is accelerating with the commencement of community listening sessions in Minneapolis-St. Paul to gather resident input.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 23, 2026 —
MINNEAPOLIS – The process to select a new police chief for Minneapolis is gaining momentum as the city launches a series of community listening sessions. These sessions are designed to gather input from residents across Minneapolis and the surrounding St. Paul area, officials announced.
The initiative marks a critical phase in the search for a permanent leader for the Minneapolis Police Department. The sessions aim to incorporate the perspectives and priorities of the community into the selection criteria and the future direction of the department. Specific dates, times, and locations for these listening sessions were not immediately provided.
Details regarding the exact timeline for the chief selection process beyond the commencement of these input sessions have not yet been fully disclosed. The city has stated its commitment to a transparent and inclusive process as it seeks to fill the significant leadership role within the police department.
This accelerated search follows a period of transition for the Minneapolis Police Department. The community’s input is expected to shape the qualifications and vision sought in the next police chief, reflecting the evolving needs and expectations of the city’s residents.
Further information on how residents can participate in the listening sessions and the broader timeline for the police chief selection is anticipated to be released by the city administration in the coming weeks.
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