Minneapolis council considers new police chief bid

Bill Peterson has worked for the Minneapolis Police Department since he was 21 years old. He’s served as inspector for the downtown Minneapolis precinct, led training efforts and held leadership roles during major emergencies like the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in 2007.

Peterson stepped up as interim chief after Brian O’Hara resigned from the position in May following allegations that O’Hara interfered with an internal investigation into his conduct. Although Peterson initially said he didn’t want the permanent job, he said he changed his mind because he saw an opportunity to serve.

The Minneapolis City Council will vote on Peterson’s nomination Thursday.

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