Frey wants O’Hara for another term as chief, but Minneapolis council’s support not certain

Few city leaders have been under a microscope more than Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara, but Mayor Jacob Frey is ...
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Some support for MPD chief, others won’t commit following critical audit of department

As the city of Minneapolis grapples with its future of public safety leadership, many won't commit to its current chief of police continuing in that role.

Mayor Frey nominates Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara for another term

Frey implored the City Council to confirm his appointment of O'Hara, as well as Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette.

As Minneapolis police face criticism for response to domestice violence cases, is anything changing?

Improved response times, re-training and new strategies are part of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara's stated commitment to helping victims of domestic violence. For the family members of two ...

Patch AM: What the new Minneapolis domestic violence audit means for police responses

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