Community engagement for Independent Evaluator selection
We held community sessions about the Independent Evaluator. You can read about the selection process.
Three Independent Evaluator candidates
During the meetings, each Independent Evaluator candidate made a presentation to:
- Share information about their backgrounds.
- Propose methods for evaluating compliance.
- Explain their community engagement plan.
- Respond to questions and concerns from the community.
Community feedback
Before the public meetings, the City asked the community to provide questions for the Independent Evaluators.
After the public meetings, the community provided feedback about the candidates.
Settlement agreement requirements
As part of the settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), the City is:
- Selecting an Independent Evaluator
- Hosting two meetings with the public. They will:
- Be held in different locations in the City.
- Moderated by a skilled community facilitator.
As background information you can read about the selection process. It includes:
- The role of the Independent Evaluator.
- The Independent Evaluator required expertise.
- An overview of the request for proposal process.
Independent Evaluator candidates
Effective Law Enforcement ALL (ELEFA)
Business type
Nonprofit organization
Overview
ELEFA helps police, civic, and community leaders reinvent law enforcement in their communities. Their goal is to achieve policing for the public and police that are:
- Effective
- Respectful
- Safe
Office locations
Their offices are located in New Orleans, Louisiana and Silver Springs, Maryland.
Jensen Hughes
Business type
Law enforcement consulting firm
Overview
Jensen Hughes helps improve the performance of policing. Their goal is to ensure the law enforcement agency practices in the community are:
- Constitutional
- Procedurally just
- Delivered in a manner that builds trust and confidence
Office locations
Jensen Hughes has offices around the world.
Relman Colfax
Business type
Civil rights firm
Overview
Relman Colfax has a long record of combating community-wide race and disability discrimination. They have represented cities and law enforcement officers facing race discrimination. They have experience in conducting:
- Monitorships
- Audits
- Internal investigations
Office location
Washington, D.C
Independent Evaluator proposals
Each candidate prepared a proposal as part of their response.
Past community sessions
Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Cowles Auditorium
301 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Date
Tuesday, January 9, 2023
Time of event
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church
1919 LaSalle Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Date
Wednesday, January 10, 2023
Time of event
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Attend in person
Get directions and parking information
Attend with live stream
Go to the City YouTube channel