MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Nearly five years after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is looking to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for guidance on reform and rebuilding trust within the community.
The move comes as MPD continues its efforts to reshape policing in the wake of widespread protests, calls for accountability, and federal investigations into its practices. The LAPD, which underwent significant reforms following the 1992 beating of Rodney King and the subsequent riots, serves as a model for navigating long-term police reform.
While details of the collaboration are still unfolding, Minneapolis officials hope to learn from LAPD’s past mistakes and improvements, particularly in areas such as use-of-force policies, community policing, and accountability measures. The conversation highlights the challenges of restoring public trust in law enforcement after high-profile incidents of police brutality.
As the anniversary of Floyd’s death approaches, MPD’s willingness to seek outside expertise signals an ongoing effort to address systemic issues and prevent future injustices.
