Minneapolis police chief resigns after interfering with an investigation, mayor says
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Key Points:
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara resigned to avoid disciplinary action after interfering with an investigation into allegations of intimate relationships with city employees, according to Mayor Jacob Frey.
- Investigators found O’Hara deleted a contact card from his city-issued phone and disclosed details of the investigation despite being instructed to keep it confidential.
- Although the relationship allegations were unsubstantiated, O’Hara’s interference led to a written reprimand and the mayor’s decision to discipline him, prompting O’Hara’s resignation.
- The city still has 17 open complaints against O’Hara, and investigations will continue, with Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell serving as interim leader.
- O’Hara had been hired in 2022 to lead reforms following George Floyd’s killing and oversaw police responses to significant events, including a federal immigration crackdown and a school shooting.