Mayor to Nominate Interim Minneapolis Police Chief Bill Peterson to Lead MPD

Frey nominates interim Chief Bill Peterson to lead Minneapolis police

Interim Chief Bill Peterson was nominated to continue his role as the top cop of the Minneapolis Police Department, Mayor Jacob Frey announced Friday, Oct. 9. Peterson has been with the department for more than 30 years, serving in leadership positions across several divisions, including the Special Operations Division Patrol Unit, the Violent Crimes Investigation Division and the Fourth Precinct Patrol.  He also oversaw Pre-Services Training at…

Minneapolis mayor selects interim to serve as next PD chief

Interim Chief Bill Peterson is a 30-year Minneapolis Police veteran; Mayor Jacob Frey's nomination would still require approval from city council

Interim Chief Bill Peterson nominated by Mayor Jacob Frey to be new Minneapolis Police Chief

WCCO's Mark Freie has more.

Frey expected to name MPD Interim Chief Bill Peterson to permanently fill role

Sources say Peterson has surrounded himself with an entirely new command staff full of "good, seasoned veterans."

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

A Minneapolis City Council source confirmed with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that Mayor Jacob Frey has officially nominated Interim Police Chief Bill Peterson to become the city’s next police chief.

Frey taps interim leader to become next Minneapolis police chief

Mayor Jacob Frey taps interim chief Bill Peterson, a 30-year department veteran, to permanently lead city police force.