Minneapolis Mayor Frey nominates Interim Chief Bill Peterson as next police chief, sources say

Minneapolis Mayor Frey nominates Interim Chief Bill Peterson as next police chief, sources say Sabrina Salguero Del Cid KSTP MPD Interim Chief Bill Peterson (KSTP) A Minneapolis City Council source confirmed Friday to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Mayor Jacob Frey has officially nominated Interim Police Chief Bill Peterson to become the city’s next police chief.A second city council source told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Frey called the other finalists Thursday night to tell them they would not receive his nomination.The Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis also confirmed the mayor’s pick with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS.RELATED: Frey picks 30-year MPD vet as interim police chief week after O’Hara resignedPeterson has led the Minneapolis Police Department since former Chief Brian O’Hara left in May, prompting a national search for the next leader.When he took over as interim chief, Peterson initially said he would not run for the permanent position. It is unclear when Peterson officially decided to run as the next police chief.Peterson has worked for the Minneapolis Police Department for more than 30 years and led the First Precinct since 2019, before taking the interim role.5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Mayor Frey for comment.This is a developing story; check back for updates.