FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 11, 2025

CONTACT INFORMATION
Glen Schneider
Chief of Police
Champlin Police Department
 (763) 923-7181
gschneider@ci.champlin.mn.us 

Minnesota law enforcement agencies request an after-action review following the June 14 lawmaker attacks

ST. PAUL — Agencies investigating the June 14 attacks on Minnesota lawmakers have asked the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for an after-action report. The review will evaluate law enforcement efforts and highlight lessons from the unprecedented, multi-agency response that required rapid mobilization, extensive coordination, and seamless communication among hundreds of public safety officials. The 43-hour manhunt ended with the arrest of Vance Boelter, who is charged with murdering State Representative Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their family dog, and shooting Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

The IACP after-action report is expected to take six months to complete once a contract is approved by the relevant governing bodies and finalized, which is expected in the coming weeks. The details of the findings will be made public once the report is finished.

IACP has extensive experience reviewing major incidents. Its independent assessments identify lessons that can strengthen future law enforcement responses. IACP is recognized globally for its dedication to advancing law enforcement leadership, management, and standards.

"I want to recognize the exceptional work of DPS staff and our law enforcement partners. This after-action review not only represents Minnesota’s commitment to learning and improving but also to honoring the lives that were lost and forever changed because of one person’s horrific actions," said Minnesota Department of Public Safety Commissioner Bob Jacobson. "By examining what worked well and where we can improve, we can strengthen our ability to respond to future emergencies and also share lessons that can help law enforcement nationwide keep their communities safe."

Agencies that manage critical incident investigations routinely build after-action reviews into their processes. The IACP review will focus on the full 43-hour period, beginning with the first 911 call just after 2:30 a.m. on June 14 and ending with Boelter’s arrest.

Officials emphasize that the review is not only intended to reflect on Minnesota’s response, coordination, and communication but also to provide insights that could benefit law enforcement agencies nationwide.

The agencies involved in the response and requesting the report include: 

• Brooklyn Park Police Department
• Champlin Police Department
• New Hope Police Department
• Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
• Minnesota Department of Public Safety 
  • Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
  • Minnesota State Patrol

The study and report will cost $429,500, with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety contributing $210,000 and the remaining amount shared among participating agencies: 

• $165,000 — Hennepin County Department of Administration
• $27,488 — City of Brooklyn Park
• $18,039 — City of Champlin
• $8,518 — City of New Hope

“I’m proud of the coordinated response from every corner of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, from the 911 telecommunicators to deputies, detectives, and analysts. Throughout the incident, they worked tirelessly and side by side with local, state, and federal agencies," said Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt. “At the same time, every critical event provides an opportunity to reflect and strengthen our collective response. By participating in this after-action review, we’re ensuring that we continue to learn, collaborate, and enhance public safety for everyone we serve.”

View the November 11, 2025 Press Release (PDF).

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