The Police Chief’s Sudden Resignation Puts Minneapolis Back in Tumult After Years of Crises
An additional investigation found he deleted a contact from his city phone and discussed the probe, prompting discipline and the appointment of an acting chief.
- On Tuesday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned after an investigation revealed he interfered with a probe into his conduct, prompting Mayor Jacob Frey to announce the departure as a "significant breach of trust."
- Investigators found O'Hara "knowingly and intentionally" deleted a contact card for a city employee from his work-issued cell phone during the original investigation, in an attempt to shield evidence from authorities.
- Attorney Doug Kelley released a statement Wednesday asserting the circumstances "should not define his service," while O'Hara touted "significant progress" in rebuilding community trust and growing the department to 643 officers.
- Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell will serve as acting chief following the resignation, with Frey emphasizing that "trust is not secondary to the job" when serving as the department's leader.
- Residents expressed mixed reactions to the resignation, with independent journalist KingDemetrius Pendleton citing "mixed emotion" regarding the privilege to resign, while community members stressed the next leader must prioritize dignity and connect with youth.
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