Melissa and Mark Hortman (June 13, 2025)
ST. PAUL, Minn. – 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 Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their family dog, and shooting of State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.
The IACP after-action report is expected to take six months to complete. The details of the findings will be made public once the report is finished.
“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.”
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.
“IACP is honored to support Minnesota law enforcement agencies in conducting this after-action review. We commend their unwavering commitment to transparency, collaboration and continuous improvement in serving their communities,” said Vincent Talucci, IACP executive director and chief executive officer. “By undertaking this comprehensive evaluation, these agencies are advancing promising practices and strengthening public safety responses— both in Minnesota and across the broader public safety landscape.”
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
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Minnesota State Patrol
New Hope Police Department
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
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