MPD Chief O'Hara on violence decrease, defamation lawsuit and leadership changes
Chief Brian O'Hara from the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) spoke live on an array of topics in the city, including downward violent crime data, a judge dismissing a defamation lawsuit filed by an assistant MPD chief and changes coming to local law enforcement leadership.
Chief O’Hara talks family, changes in leadership
Police Chief Brian O’Hara discusses his family and some of the changes in leadership within the law enforcement community.
MPD Chief addresses neighbor shooting data request
Chief O’Hara addresses data shared by the group Minneapolis for the Many on Wednesday, claiming that there was a lack of communication between city leaders in the days after Davis Moturi was shot up until his neighbor was arrested.
Minneapolis PD Chief O’Hara full interview
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara spoke with FOX 9’s Amy Hockert on All Day Live about a wide array of topics, such as the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit, the decrease in homeless encampments in Minneapolis, a change in leadership, and addressing a group's data release suggesting there was no communication among city officials in the case of John Sawchak.
Alpha News defamation lawsuit involving Minneapolis PD dismissed by judge
A defamation lawsuit filed against Alpha News – the creators behind the “Fall of Minneapolis" documentary that criticized leaders’ response in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd – has been dismissed by a Hennepin County judge.
Charity basketball tournament will honor MN fallen heroes
Dakota County will host a basketball tournament to honor Minnesotan first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Minneapolis Police offer robbery spree updates
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara offered insight on an active investigation into two robbery sprees that occurred within two days, with 13 total robberies reported.
Former LAPD chiefs offer advice on Minneapolis Police consent decree
On Wednesday, the two most recent police chiefs of the Los Angeles Police Department spent time in Minneapolis, fielding questions from a room full of officers.
LAPD shares lessons learned from consent decree
On Wednesday, the two most recent police chiefs of the Los Angeles Police Department spent time in Minneapolis; fielding questions from a room full of officers.
Minneapolis auditor to probe Allison Lussier death investigation, release report
The Minneapolis city auditor will conduct a special review of the police department’s investigation into Allison Lussier’s death, a move welcomed by her family.
Auditor to review Minneapolis PD investigations into Lussier death, Moturi shooting
Two Minneapolis police investigations called into scrutiny will now face reviews from the city auditor's office, a Minneapolis council member says.
Minneapolis PD Chief O'Hara on Trump's immigration policies, Alpha News, red light cameras
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara sat down with FOX 9 All Day to chat about a variety of topics, from his op-ed on the Alpha News documentary "The Fall of Minneapolis" to President Donald Trump's immigration policy and red light cameras.
Judge approves DOJ request to pause Minneapolis police-related consent decree
A federal judge has approved a request made by the U.S. Department of Justice to pause proceedings in the consent decree agreement with the City of Minneapolis that would implement sweeping reforms within the police department.
Minneapolis burglars shot man who simply looked out his window: Video
Surveillance video shows a group that police suspect in a string of robberies and burglaries firing a shot at a man after trying to break into a garage in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis police making progress in MDHR settlement compliance
Minneapolis leaders say there's been progress in reforming the Minneapolis Police Department and community safety efforts under the Minnesota Department of Human Rights settlement agreement.
MPD making progress in MDHR settlement agreement
City officials say the Minneapolis Police Department is making progress in meeting the requirements of the MDHR settlement agreement.
Passcode Predators: Inside a cell-phone theft ring that drained online accounts
Minneapolis police recently showed the FOX 9 Investigators how a highly organized cell phone theft ring targeted drunk, college-aged kids in Minneapolis’ popular bar scene.
New Minneapolis PD recruit welcomed into force by their parents
New recruits and lateral officers from their respective programs graduated from the Minneapolis Police Department Thursday, in an effort to have more sworn officers on the force. They’re also focused on legacy hires, which are recruits who have family members who’ve been officers.
Mpls council members discuss off-duty police fees
Following the approval of an ordinance that will allow Minneapolis to recover fees from Minneapolis Police Department officers who work off-duty, Minneapolis City Council members held a press conference to discuss what they hope to accomplish with a new fee structure in the coming years.
Minneapolis police officer off-duty work fees approved by city council
The Minneapolis City Council has approved the implementation of charging fees for Minneapolis Police Department officers who participate in off-duty work.