According to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, the city accepted Police Chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation after investigators determined he had interfered with a probe into allegations that he engaged in inappropriate relationships with city employees.
KMSP-TVreported that the original allegations themselves were not substantiated.
The investigation reportedly found that O’Hara deleted a contact from his city-issued phone during the inquiry, which investigators viewed as an attempt to shield information from review.
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Themayordescribed the action as a “breach of trust” that made it difficult for O’Hara to continue leading the department effectively.
At a press conference announcing the resignation, Frey said O’Hara had been informed he could face disciplinary action, including termination, before deciding to step down.
Frey also acknowledged that he had recently nominated O’Hara for another four-year term but said new information uncovered during the investigation changed the situation.
Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell has been named interim leader of the department while the city searches for a permanent replacement. Frey said Blackwell is capable of stepping into the role during the transition period.
The resignation comes at a significant moment for Minneapolis policing.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
