Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC) was hired to oversee and lead the process to hire a new Police Chief for the City. They're the only search firm in the U.S. to focus solely on recruiting police executives. They have a proven record of recruiting diverse candidates.

This firm is experienced in:

• Conducting national searches for police chiefs
• Engaging the community
• Partnering with stakeholders
• Creating a position profile
• Recruiting qualified candidates for consideration
• Vetting candidates

Learn about the Public Sector Search approach

Formed a search committee

A search committee was formed to work to help with the process.

The search committee:

• Is made of community members with diverse backgrounds
• Will interview candidates vetted by PSSC
• Recommend candidates

Read the March 9th press release for more information

Read the list of current search committee members

Public Sector Search & Consulting has met with:

• Internal stakeholders including Mayor Frey and City Council Members
• Developed a community engagement survey for their input

Read the March 6th press release for more information 

Held community listening sessions

Public Sector Search & Consulting (PSSC):

• Conducted community stakeholder meetings
• Had a discussion with the Minneapolis Police Department Command staff
• Had a discussion with the Minneapolis Police labor representation
• Created  position profile
• Posted an official job opening
• Began recruitment

View the job posting

The search committee:

• Analyzed community feedback data
• Created interview questions
• Reviewed all applications
• Interviewed initial candidates
• Interviewed final candidates
• Forwarded recommendations to the Mayor

See the members of the search committee

The process has concluded.

Mayor Frey:

• Reviewed the list of recommended finalists by the search committee
• Interviewed selected finalists
• Has submitted the nomination of Brian O'Hara to the Minneapolis City Council to begin the confirmation on October 6. 

City Council:

• Review nomination
• Determine next steps
• Vote to approve the Mayor's police chief nominee, Brian O'Hara.

Conclusion:

• City Council approved Brian O'Hara as Police Chief.
• Brian O'Hara started as Police Chief November 7, 2022.