Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara Resigns After Probe Found 2 Acts of Investigation Interference
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Updated · KSTP · May 27
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara Resigns After Probe Found 2 Acts of Investigation Interference
12 articles · Updated · KSTP · May 27
Mayor Jacob Frey said he moved to discipline Brian O'Hara up to discharge on Tuesday after receiving a second investigative report, prompting the Minneapolis police chief to resign immediately.
The report found O'Hara deleted a phone contact to obscure ties to a witness and discussed the ongoing investigations with city employees after being told not to.
Those inquiries stemmed from allegations that O'Hara had sexual relationships with one or more city employees, but investigators said those allegations themselves were not substantiated.
Katie Blackwell was installed as acting chief effective immediately as Frey said the new findings changed his earlier assessment and required action to protect public trust.
After another chief's disgraced exit, who can be trusted to lead the Minneapolis police overhaul?
His tenure saw fewer homicides but ended over misconduct. What does this reveal about police reform priorities?