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Four finalists chosen for next Minneapolis police chief
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Star Tribune
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These candidates have been chosen from a larger group of about 20 individuals. A selection process for a new police chief has resulted in four finalists.
A selection process for a new police chief has resulted in four finalists. These candidates have been chosen from a larger group of about 20 individuals. The finalists all have experience within the department.
Further details about the selection process and the candidates are available from the source. The source reports that the initial pool of candidates was winnowed down to the current four finalists.
The fact that all four finalists are department veterans suggests that the next police chief will be someone with existing knowledge of the department's operations.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Star Tribune Reading time: 1 min
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