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HRIEC Profiling & Discrimination Subcommittee Report & Working Recommendations August 13, 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. 1. Collect Data: Request data from appropriate sources to gain a better understanding of the 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. 2.Partner with Stakeholders to Engage Local Businesses: Work with the Roseville 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. 3. Gather and Share Community Stories Regarding Profiling: Create forums for community members to 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 framed clearly as information-gathering for educational purposes, not as a venue for filing formal complaints. 4.Improve Communication on HRIECs Role and Provide Referrals: Update the HRIEC website to confirm the scope of their role (i.e. not as an investigative body) and to provide the appropriate referrals for community members with complaints. Consult with theMNDHRS on effective outreach to promote their duties to residents of Roseville. 5.Examine Confidentiality of Complaints: If a resident does wish to take a particular complaint to the City Council or HRIEC, redact identifying information of the