The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a sweeping plan to reform policing that aims to reverse years of systemic racial bias.
The 11-0 vote means that the public can now read the 144-page settlement agreement between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which charged the city with a pattern of discrimination in the wake of the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer.
"This is the legacy of George Floyd," City Council President Andrea Jenkins said shortly before the council voted on the agreement. It restricts aggressive police tactics, seeks to reduce officer misconduct and supports the wellness of cops on the street.
Swipe through for a quick look at what's in the agreement. Tap the link in our bio to read the full settlement agreement and our latest reporting.
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