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Minneapolis police used “coaching” over discipline in 45% of misconduct cases — and the public can’t see why
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Renee Cooper , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The analysis found that in 45% of misconduct cases, Minneapolis police used a method referred to as "coaching" instead of discipline.
A new analysis has raised questions about the handling of officer misconduct in Minneapolis . The analysis found that in 45% of misconduct cases, Minneapolis police used a method referred to as "coaching" instead of discipline. Further details about this approach and its implications are available from the source.
The analysis has sparked inquiry into the procedures used by the Minneapolis police department in addressing officer misconduct. For more information on the analysis and its findings, readers can refer to the original report from KSTP 5 Eyewitness News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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