Mandated Policies
- Policies 1 - 14 are mandated for every law enforcement agency. The agency's policy must be identical or substantially similar to the POST model policy.
- Policies 15 - 18 are mandated only if the subject matter of the policy applies to the agency. The agency's policy for #15 must be identical or substantially similar to the POST model policy. Policies 16, 17, and 18 do not have model policies. The policy adopted by agencies that utilize the subject matter covered in these policies must include all of the required legislative requirements pertinent to that policy.
1. Use of Force Model Policy (.doc) MN Stat. 626.8452.1(1)(a)
2. Eyewitness Identification Procedures Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8433
3. Allegations of Misconduct Model Policy (.doc)
Minn. Rule 6700.2200
4. Professional Conduct of Peace Officers (Standards of Conduct) Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8457
5. Domestic Abuse Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 629.342
6. Avoiding Racial Profiling Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8471
7. Investigation of Sexual Assault Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8442
8. Response to Reports of Missing & Endangered Persons Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8454
9. Predatory Offender Registration Community Notification Model Policy (.doc)
MN Session Laws 1996, Chapter 408, Article 5, Section 7
10. Vehicle Pursuits Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8458, Subd. 2
11. Criminal Conduct on School Buses Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 169.4581
12. Lighting Exemption of Law Enforcement Vehicles Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 169.541
13. Administrative Forfeitures Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 609.531
14. Confidential Informants Model Policy (.doc)
MN Stat. 626.8476
15. Supervision of Part-time Licensed Peace Officers Model Policy (.doc)
Minn. Rule 6700.1110
16. Automated License Plate Reader Policy
MN Stat 626.8472
17. Portable Recording Systems Policy
MN Stat. 626.8473
18. Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Policy
MN Stat. 626.19
Suggested Best Practice Policies
1. Public Assembly/First Amendment Activity Model Policy (.doc)
Adopted by the POST Board July 22, 2021