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Minneapolis Police Chief Tackles Trust Amid Turbulent Times

2/4/2026

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Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis Police Chief, addressed new officers recently and acknowledged challenges stemming from the 2020 murder of George Floyd and a federal investigation.
O'Hara was hired in 2022 to rebuild the department and has engaged with the community to restore trust.
His efforts have been complicated by the arrival of federal immigration agents in the city, prompting an influx of emergency calls from residents about aggressive enforcement and protests.

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Story summary

Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis Police Chief, addressed new officers recently and acknowledged challenges stemming from the 2020 murder of George Floyd and a federal investigation.
O'Hara was hired in 2022 to rebuild the department and has engaged with the community to restore trust.
His efforts have been complicated by the arrival of federal immigration agents in the city, prompting an influx of emergency calls from residents about aggressive enforcement and protests.