Brian O'Hara (born 1979) is an American law enforcement official who is serving as the 54th Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. He previously served as Public Safety Director of Newark, New Jersey and as an officer in the Newark police force.

Jul 16, 2024 · The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) administration strives to . Maintain employees' professional integrity; Create an organization with superior performance; The department has a decentralized command structure: Chief; Assistant Chief; Deputy Chiefs; Chief of Staff; Precinct Inspectors; Commanders

Oct 11, 2022 · MINNEAPOLIS – We are learning more about the man who could become the next Minneapolis police chief. Brian O'Hara is the 43-year-old deputy mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

Sworn in as the 54th Chief of the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) on November 7, 2022, O’Hara has prioritized reducing crime, rebuilding the department, and earning the trust of the community.

Nov 7, 2023 · One year ago, Brian O’Hara became the new chief of the Minneapolis Police Department. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday on Minnesota Now to reflect on his first year as chief.

Jul 2, 2024 · O'Hara has already made policy changes to curtail MPD officers' use of force. He raised the department's bar for using 40-millimeter foam rounds — so-called less-lethal projectiles that have wounded and blinded protesters.

Sep 29, 2022 · Brian O'Hara has been selected to serve as the new police chief in Minneapolis. Mayor Jacob Frey made the appointment official on Thursday in collaboration with Commissioner of Community Safety Cedric Alexander.

Jun 1, 2023 · It has been nearly seven months since Brian O’Hara was confirmed as the police chief of Minneapolis. As the first chief appointed after George Floyd died under a Minneapolis police...

Nov 7, 2023 · — It has been one year since Brian O'Hara was sworn in as chief of police in Minneapolis. He arrived at a time when officer numbers were low, and crime was at the highest level in a...

Nov 3, 2022 · MINNEAPOLIS — Thursday morning the Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved Mayor Jacob Frey's nomination to have Brian O'Hara lead the city's police department. Frey nominated O'Hara...