Counsel for MNCOGI recently participated in oral argument related to MNCOGI’s long-running Data Practices lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis. MNCOGI’s lawsuit seeks documents related to the City’s use of “coaching” — including instances where coaching has been used to disciplinary measure to address “B-Level” and above misconduct by police officers.
In 2021, MNCOGI submitted a Data Practices Act request that sought multiple categories of records related to the use of “coaching” by the Minneapolis Police Department. In response to this request, the City categorically denied access to all such records.
MNCOGI then filed suit, contending that the records were wrongfully withheld — including because coaching is, at least sometimes, being used as a form of disciplinary action within the MPD, and documents related to final disciplinary action should be publicly available under the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
Because of ongoing litigation, all inquiries about MNCOGI v. City of Minneapolis should be directed to our counsel, Leita Walker. She can be reached by email at WalkerL@ballardspahr.com.