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HREEO – Shaping a Fairer Future

The HREEO department exists to serve Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement. After the City of Saint Paul completed an equal access audit in 2007 to examine the City's contracting and workforce development policies, HREEO was reimagined in its current form. Existing City resources were consolidated to expand economic opportunity and work toward a more economically inclusive Saint Paul. The following divisions make up the HREEO department:  

Annual Report & Publications

Learn how HREEO is working alongside our community to build a more equitable Saint Paul. Review our latest annual report and browse past publications to see our progress and partnerships in action.

Submit a Complaint

The City of Saint Paul’s Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) serves Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement.  Whether you live, work, or play in the City, our laws protect you. Click the links below to submit complaints or requests for support from the HREEO team. Unsure which link to use? Call HREEO at 651-266-8966.

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The back of a police vest with yellow letters spelling out, POLICE.

Filing a Complaint with the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC)

Saint Paul City leaders have raised concerns regarding police actions taken in the Payne- Phalen neighborhood on November 25th and encouraged community members to document their concerns by filing complaints with the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC), which is housed in HREEO. 

Complaints can be filed in several different ways! For in-person complaints, please contact PCIARC Coordinator Sierra Cumberland today to schedule an appointment to meet at City Hall or at a library in your neighborhood: 651-266-8970 or CivilianReview@stpaul.gov. 

Learn more about the PCIARC, the complaint review process, and so much more at: stpaul.gov/PCIARC

Reasonable accommodations and language assistance are available upon request.
Click here to file a complaint online

Join us at these Events!

  • Know Your Rights: HREEO Library Sessions

    • January 05, 2026, 12:00 PM -
      January 05, 2026, 5:00 PM
    • Hallie Q Brown Community Center, 270 N Kent St
      St Paul MN 55102
    Curious about Human Rights in the City of Saint Paul? We’re Coming to Your Neighborhood Library! Meet representatives from the Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) ...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity

  • Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) Meeting

    • January 07, 2026, 6:00 PM
      January 07, 2026
    • Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Ave
      St Paul MN 55103
    The Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) reviews and makes disciplinary and policy recommendations to the Saint Paul Chief of Police on all civilian initiated police conduct com...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity

  • Labor Standards Advisory Committee (LSAC) Meeting

    • January 08, 2026, 6:00 PM
      January 08, 2026
    • Arlington Hills Community Center, 1200 Payne Ave
      St Paul MN 55130
    The Labor Standards Advisory Committee (LSAC) is tasked with advising and supporting the Labor Standards Enforcement and Education Division. LSAC will balance the interests of businesses and employees...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
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Know Your Rights: Community Outreach Presentations & Events

Whether you live, work, or play in Saint Paul, our ordinances hold protections for you. Connect with us to arrange a Know Your Rights (KYR) presentation in person or virtually. Staff will inform you about the Saint Paul ordinances that HREEO enforces and will answer your questions about the City’s:

  • Human Rights -- Discrimination is illegal in Saint Paul
  • Wage Theft, Minimum Wage, and Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) ordinances
  • Civilian review of police misconduct
  • Resources for greater language access and better access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • CERT program that certifies small and local businesses

HREEO also attends community events to share information with community members. Please let us know about your upcoming event to help HREEO spread the word!

Reach out to us at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966. We look forward to working with you! 

Community Resources

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HREEO & MMLA

HREEO and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) launched a 12-month partnership to engage Saint Paul renters with disabilities through education and outreach. Saint Paul renters will learn about Housing rights and protections and to learn how to access City resources to Fair Housing. For more information, contact Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid directly at mndlc@mylegalaid.org or HREEO at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966
 

Last Edited: December 20, 2025