PART 1: Allison Lussier’s Mishandled Case Is Leading to Process Changes — Slowly

An after-action audit of Allison Lussier's case signals that deep culture change is needed to address the implicit and explicit bias that exists within the police force. The audit further recommends that a domestic violence advocate should respond to GOA calls alongside police to support the victim and ensure that the proper documentation is comple

By: Diane Meyer

Outlets: Minnesota Women's Press

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 1,700

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Allison Lussier, 47, was found dead in her North Loop apartment on February 22, 2024. Because of a history of domestic violence, her community believes her death was a murder at the hands of a long-time abuser. The handling of her case, both before and after her death, exposed flawed procedures and policies within the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) — flaws that advocates had called attention to for years.

After pressure from the family, the …

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