Minneapolis Police Chief 'Shocked' by ICE Brutality, Forgets Own Department
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara recently criticized an ICE agent for 'dehumanizing' a woman by dragging her through street during an arrest. While the act itself was undeniably ugly, O'Hara's indignation rings hollow when one recalls his own department's history. This isn't the first time a law enforcement official has suddenly discovered 'brutality' only when it's committed by someone else.
The MPD itself has faced numerous accusations of racial bias and excessive force, most notably leading to a federal consent decree, yet O'Hara offers no explanation for this selective moral compass. One might wonder if the definition of 'dehumanizing' shifts depending on who's wearing the uniform, or if O'Hara believes community trust is exclusively damaged by federal agencies. It seems certain
local police practices are somehow exempt from the same scrutiny. Perhaps O'Hara could start by reforming his own force before lecturing others on humane treatment—a concept that appears to be optional when applied internally.