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Case Study: Filmed from 2017 to 2020, the documentary shines a spotlight on the police women within the Minneapolis Police Department working to reform it from the inside amid a troubled history of police misconduct and racism. It focuses on MPD's first female police chief, Janeé Harteau, and three of the women in her department in their efforts to reimagine their profession and usher in greater equity and diversity to their ranks.
After a high-profile, fatal police shooting of an unarmed woman-the officer, Mohamed Noor, was eventually convicted of third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter-Chief Harteau is forced into making a difficult decision that threatens the gains of women represented on the force under her leadership.
Questions: Reflecting on the film, and the change of leadership:
1. In your opinion, what was the most significant decision in the film?
2. How did this decision impact the diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism initiatives in the Minneapolis Police Department? Make connections to materials presented in the course.
3. What lessons are you taking away from this film? What does it mean for your identity in a potential law enforcement career?