Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe into his conduct, mayor says
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Key Points:
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned following an internal investigation that found he interfered with a prior inquiry into allegations of inappropriate relationships with city employees.
- Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O'Hara knowingly deleted a contact card from his city-issued phone to shield evidence, which breached trust and compromised the investigation's integrity.
- Despite the original allegations remaining unsubstantiated, O'Hara's interference led to his resignation due to the significant breach of trust required for effective leadership.
- Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell has been appointed as acting police chief effective immediately.
- O'Hara, who was re-nominated earlier this month and had been chief since November 2022, previously served in Newark as an officer, public safety director, and deputy mayor.