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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigns after internal probe

Summary

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned after an internal investigation showed he interfered with a probe into his conduct. The investigation found he deleted a contact from his city phone to hide evidence, which breached trust necessary for his leadership.

Key Facts

  • Brian O'Hara was the police chief of Minneapolis.
  • He resigned following an internal investigation into his behavior.
  • The investigation found he deleted a contact from his city-issued phone.
  • The deletion was seen as an attempt to hide evidence during an earlier investigation.
  • The original allegations against O'Hara were not proven.
  • The mayor said the interference damaged trust and the investigation's integrity.
  • Assistant Police Chief Katie Blackwell is now the acting chief.
  • O'Hara was first sworn in as chief in November 2022 and was recently re-nominated before resigning.
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