Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara announced a restructuring of the department Monday, putting a new leadership team in place, arriving just as MPD enters a period of enhanced state and federal oversight

He named two assistant chiefs and five deputy chiefs, and reorganized the department into two divisions: Operations and Community Trust.

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All of the newly appointed people are veterans of MPD and the city, with 23 to 30 years of experience. O’Hara acknowledged the work of all of the city’s “great police officers,” but singled out the command staff, saying they’ve been “responsive,” and “loyal to their oaths,” and have served with professionalism and respect.

When the Reformer asked O’Hara how the rank-and-file officers have responded to his leadership, he said most support him and have been expecting his changes. For those who don’t want change, he said, “I’m not their guy.”