O’Hara sworn in as new Minneapolis police chief

By KSTP
Brian O'Hara is officially sworn in as Minneapolis police chief on Nov. 7, 2022. (City of Minneapolis)

Monday, the city of Minneapolis officially installed the new leader for its police department.

Brian O’Hara, who was unanimously approved by the City Council last week, was sworn in during a private ceremony Monday morning.

Mayor Jacob Frey nominated O’Hara for the job.

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According to O’Hara, his top priorities are addressing violence while working through the department’s ongoing staffing issues.

Previously, he was the director of police services in the mayor’s office of Newark, New Jersey, where he was also an officer for the last two decades.

Brian O’Hara and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pose after O’Hara is sworn in as Minneapolis police chief on Nov. 7, 2022. (City of Minneapolis)