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HRIEC Profiling & Discrimination Subcommittee Report & Working Recommendations September 10, 2017 Members: Lisa Carey, Etienne Djevi, Wayne Groff, Elizabeth Hansel, Chelsea Holub Report Written by Chelsea Holub Purpose: This subcommittee was formed in response to comments from Roseville residents regarding racial profiling at the July 2017 meeting of Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission (HRIEC). The purpose of this subcommittee is to make recommendations to the City Council around profiling and discrimination based on race, religion, and other demographics. The subcommittee is not intended to be a body for investigation or litigation. Working Proposal: The subcommittee proposes a series of efforts focusing on businesses in Roseville. The business approach seemed appropriate given the public comments and Imagine Rosevilles separate focus on profiling in law enforcement. These proposals are intended for review and discussion with the entire HRIEC and, subsequently, the City Council. Update: The subcommittee met August 30, 2017 with Assistant City Manager Rebecca Olson to brainstorm next steps for all the items in our proposal. Contained in italics are next steps currently being undertaken by the subcommittee. We also came up with two additional action items, also contained below in italics. Collect Data: Request data from appropriate sources to gain a better understanding of the 1. incidents of profiling in the community. Sources would include complaints filed with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MNDHR) and hate crimes reported to the Roseville Police Department. Rebecca Olson will contact MNDHR and Roseville PD to request this data. Partner with Stakeholders to Engage Local Businesses: Work with the Roseville 2. Economic Development Authority (EDA) and related agencies to identify ways to combat and address discrimination in businesses. Options may include a training for business leaders and brochures to distribute to businesses. Subcommittee members will do more research on potential business partners as the EDA may not be the most appropriate agency. Potential partners include the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Twin Cities North Area Chamber of Commerce, and Rosedale Mall. 3.Gather and Share Community Stories Regarding Profiling: Create forums for community membersto anonymously share incidents of profiling. This would supplement the data collected in item #1, serving that same purpose. In addition, it could be used as an educational tool for the community about discrimination that occurs locally. The end result would be a collection of stories similar to the Green Card Voices exhibit held at the Roseville Library that could be displayed in local places and on the City website. All identifying information, of both the reporter and location of where the incident happened, would be excluded, except the identity of the reporter with their consent. It would be