Minneapolis Police Chief Janeé Harteau is shaking up her senior staff again, just over a month after a leadership overhaul that included the demotion of two top officials.
Harteau this week handed the reins of the newly formed recruitment and administration division to Gerald Moore, who used to run the professional standards background unit, officials said.
Moore, who came up through the department ranks — from patrol to child abuse to homicide — has received numerous awards and commendations, including two Lifesaving Awards and two Chief's Awards of Merit.
The 31-year veteran replaces Eddie Frizell, who was given the command in November after being demoted from deputy chief of patrol following an unsuccessful run for Hennepin County sheriff. Frizell at the time expressed dismay that he hadn't been given an explanation for his demotion.
In his new position, Moore will oversee the fledgling recruitment and administration division — comprised of the property and evidence, transcription, records, fleet, stores, backgrounds, CSO (community service officer) and explorers units. He is charged with "recruiting highly qualified and diverse candidates," according to officials.
Moore has in the past been outspoken about the lack of minority officers on the force.
November's reshuffling came as Harteau continued to work to improve the department's community relations policies after public criticism that some officers are using excessive force.
Harteau declined an interview request.
