In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder, Minneapolis is set to revamp its police training and use-of-force policies.

On Monday, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a federal government agreement to revamp the city's police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the 2020 police killing of George Floyd.

The agreement takes into account and expands on the modifications made by the Minneapolis police department following the conviction of former officer Derek Chauvin for murdering Floyd during a May 2020 arrest, which resulted in nationwide protests.

The agreement, referred to as a consent decree, mandates that police officers prioritize the sanctity of human life in their work and execute their law enforcement responsibilities with professionalism and respect for the dignity of every individual.

It is imperative that officers refrain from allowing race, gender, or ethnicity to impact any decision regarding the use of force, including the quantity and kind of force employed.

The police department will be subject to long-term court supervision as a result of the agreement. Negotiations with the federal government have been ongoing since the Justice Department issued a critical report on the Minneapolis police in 2023.

The DOJ accused the department of racial discrimination, violating constitutional rights, and disregarding the safety of people in their custody for years before Floyd's death. The DOJ stated that the officers used excessive force, including "unjustified deadly force," and violated rights protected by the First Amendment.

"The death of George Floyd served as a catalyst for change, inspiring the city and the nation to take action, according to Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division head spoke at a news conference on Monday, emphasizing the importance of continuing to focus on Minneapolis and implementing a consent decree to promote reform and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community."

A judge must approve the changes to police training and policies, which will be overseen by an independent monitor.

"City Council President Elliott Payne thanked the community for their unity and patience during a long and challenging journey on Monday following a vote. He emphasized that their success will only be realized through collective effort on a crucial issue affecting the city."

In 2023, a state court approved a similar agreement between Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights after the agency issued its own report in 2022, which found that the city's police had engaged in a pattern of racial discrimination for at least a decade.

Since April 2021, the DOJ has initiated 12 investigations into state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide, many of which were prompted by high-profile police killings. If approved by the courts, the DOJ will enforce 16 policing "pattern and practices" settlements across the country.

The DOJ has reached agreements with Seattle, New Orleans, Baltimore, Chicago, and Ferguson, Missouri. A consent decree with Louisville, Kentucky, over the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor is pending court approval. The Memphis, Tennessee, mayor last month opposed efforts for a consent decree, stating that the city has made significant improvements since the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

In his first term, President Donald Trump expressed opposition to consent decrees, viewing them as detrimental to law enforcement.

If the agreement in Minneapolis is finalized before Trump returns to office later this month, it will be challenging for him to halt the deal, as any changes would require court approval.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.