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-TV reported 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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The mayor described 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.
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