Bill Peterson
Coverage of Bill Peterson in the Nexus archive.
- Minneapolis police boost Uptown patrols after nightclub shooting
Minneapolis police have increased patrols in Uptown following a nightclub shooting that injured seven men and two women. Measures include restricting late-night traffic on major roads, deploying officers for foot and vehicle patrols, and enhancing security at local businesses. The Uptown Association plans to fund lighting and surveillance improvements to address safety concerns.
- Minneapolis mass shootings: How MPD is responding to weekend violence
Minneapolis police are implementing changes in Uptown and Stevens Square following two mass shootings on Sunday. Chief Bill Peterson outlined the department's response and identified East 19th Street and Nicollet as problematic areas.
- Minneapolis police chief search: Frey outlines 16-week process to replace O’Hara
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey outlined a 16-week process to select a new police chief by mid-fall, replacing Brian O’Hara, who resigned after interfering with an investigation into his conduct. The process includes stakeholder engagement, recruitment, and multiple interview rounds before submitting a nomination to the city council in October or November.
- Search for permanent Minneapolis police chief has not started yet, commissioner says
Minneapolis has not yet started the official search for a permanent police chief following Chief Brian O’Hara’s resignation. City leaders, including Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette and MPD Bureau Chief Ganesha Martin, stated police reform efforts remain on track and emphasized the search process is still in early planning stages.