Following temporary director Carolina Amini, Russell Fujisawa assumes the chief position at the Office of Police Conduct Review (OPCR) in Minneapolis. The city’s ongoing attempts to improve community relations and police accountability coincide with the leadership change. Investigating claims of police wrongdoing and fostering a closer relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve are the two main goals of Fujisawa’s appointment. According to official City of Minneapolis news, the OPCR is housed within the city’s Civil Rights Department.
Fujisawa is ready to embark on his new duties after navigating the fields of police reform and public health during his career. At M Health Fairview, Fujisawa oversaw initiatives aimed at enhancing community health results. His work with the Chicago Police Department’s Consent Decree Implementation Unit was crucial in implementing reforms stipulated by consent decrees prior to his time there. According to the City’s release, Fujisawa has been entrusted with advancing the City’s police reform agenda in the face of a court-enforceable settlement agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR).
In a statement issued by the City of Minneapolis, Fujisawa emphasized his commitment to reform, saying, “I am deeply honored to step into this role and excited to work with staff and community to strengthen the trust, accountability, and transparency of policing in Minneapolis.” “We have an incredible opportunity to drive meaningful change that reflects our City’s shared values and commitment to police reform.”
The director of the Civil Rights Department, Michelle Phillips, shares the belief in Fujisawa’s talents. “Russell is an enthusiastic advocate for public policy, and we are happy to have him leading this significant project. We appreciate Carolina’s temporary replacement and acknowledge her excellent work. The community ties that are essential to this work are something that our office is dedicated to enhancing. In a statement highlighting the department’s confidence in Fujisawa’s vision for Minneapolis policing’s future, Phillips said, “We know Russell will lead with integrity and an open mind.” The City’s website also emphasized the OPCR’s quest for a new policy and research coordinator.
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