The Brief
- Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara faced criticism on Monday over police response during a federal immigration crackdown.
- Community members expressed frustration at a meeting with the Community Commission on Police Oversight.
- Chief O’Hara explained that federal agents operate under different laws, limiting police intervention.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara faced tough questions from the community on Monday regarding the department’s response during a federal immigration crackdown.
Community concerns
What we know:
Chief O’Hara appeared before the Community Commission on Police Oversight on Monday, where around three dozen people, including members of the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice and Communities United Against Police Brutality, voiced their concerns.
They criticized the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) for not doing more to protect citizens during the federal operation called Operation Metro Surge.
A balancing act
The backstory:…