Police Chief

8 photos · 2020–2026

8 photographs tagged Police Chief, 2020–2026.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo speaks with residents and demonstrators at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. The gathering took place at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, where protests and memorial activity followed the killing of George Floyd days earlier. Arradondo’s visit, seen here with other uniformed officers and members of the public, came during a period of sustained scrutiny of the Minneapolis Police Department and demands for reform.

Police Chief Medaria Arradondo at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis amid a masked crowd. — Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo stands in a crowd at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis on May 31, 2020. George Floyd Square, at Chicago Avenue and East 38th Street, became a gathering place for memorials and protests after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020. Arradondo appears wearing a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic as residents, activists, and media remained gathered at the site in the days after Floyd’s death.

Brian OHara speaks in South Minneapolis — Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara addresses community members at Stewart Park. O'Hara, who previously served in Newark, discussed the consent decree process that city underwent and drew comparisons to the situation in Minneapolis. This meet and greet provided residents an opportunity to engage with a candidate for a significant leadership position within the city's police department.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian OHara at Community Meeting — Minneapolis Police Chief nominee Brian O’Hara addresses community members at Stewart Park in South Minneapolis. The meeting provided a forum for residents to discuss public safety and O'Hara's proposed leadership. During the gathering, O'Hara shared insights from his experience with a consent decree process in Newark, New Jersey, drawing comparisons to the unique challenges and context of Minneapolis.

Brian Ohara speaks to the community — Minneapolis police chief nominee Brian O’Hara engaged with community members at Stewart Park. The meet and greet provided a forum for residents to discuss public safety concerns and the potential impact of a consent decree, a process O'Hara had experience with in Newark.

Attorney General Merrick Garland with Jacob Frey — United States Attorney General Merrick Garland announced findings from the Department of Justice's investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department on June 16, 2023. The investigation was initiated following the murder of George Floyd. Garland's announcement detailed systemic issues within the department, including discriminatory policing and excessive force. The findings aimed to provide a path toward reform and accountability for the Minneapolis Police Department.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian Ohara speaks with DOJ — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara speaks at a press conference on June 16, 2023. The conference announced the findings of a Department of Justice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department. This investigation was prompted by events following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, which led to widespread protests and scrutiny of the department's practices. The DOJ's findings addressed issues of policing in the city and aimed to identify areas for reform.

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stands with officers at Renee Good Memorial on Portland Avenue. — Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stands with officers near the Renee Good Memorial on Portland Avenue.

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