Watch: Council Members Rainville and Payne discuss former MPD Chief O’Hara, the search for a new Chief, and police reform

On this recent episode of TPT Almanac, Council Members Michael Rainville and Elliott Payne discussed the transition following the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief O’Hara, highlighting a “next man up” approach to leadership changes. While acknowledging progress in recruitment and morale, the discussion emphasized the need for a new chief to focus on deeper training and officer accountability, with Rainville and Payne expressing differing, yet complementary, perspectives on the future of the department, the search for new leadership, and the continuation of police reform. (9 mins)