Minneapolis police used “coaching” over discipline in 45% of misconduct cases — and the public can’t see why

A new analysis of Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) disciplinary decisions reveals coaching was used in 45% of misconduct cases between January 2024 and May 2026, primarily for 'minimal impact' violations. Coaching, defined as non-disciplinary by MPD, keeps case details private under state law, raising concerns about transparency and public accountability.