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HRIEC Profiling & Discrimination Subcommittee Report& Working Recommendations Updated October 15, 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 Roseville's separate focus on profiling in law enforcement. These proposals are intended for review and discussion with the entire HRIEC and, subsequently, the City Council. Below is a list of items in the proposal, followed by more detailed descriptions of each. 1. Collect Data 2. Partner with Stakeholders to Engage Local Businesses 3. Gather and Share Community Stories Regarding Profiling 4. Improve Communication on HRIEC's Role and Provide Referrals 5. Examine Confidentiality of Complaints 6. Provide Guidance to Commissioners on Responding to Reports 7. Invite MDHR Commissioner to an HRIEC Meeting 8. Develop Protocol for Interaction with the MDHR 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 (MDHR) and hate crimes reported to the Roseville Police Department. Updates 8/30/17: Rebecca Olson will contact MDHR and Roseville PD to request this data. 10/9/17: Rebecca Olson has contacted Roseville PD requesting this data; it is unknown whether they have this type of information available. Rebecca located two reports (FBI Hate Crime Statistics and MDHR case studies). We believe a specific request may still be need to be made to MDHR for data.