National media, peer-reviewed research, and academic work on policing, reform, and public safety.
Recent features, interviews, and announcements on Brian O’Hara’s consulting work and his perspective on policing, reform, and public safety.
Brian O’Hara recounts helping restrain an unruly passenger during an in-flight disturbance on a United Airlines flight.
Watch the video →Coverage of Brian O’Hara stepping in with off-duty officers to safely restrain an aggressive passenger on a Newark-to-Fort Lauderdale flight.
Read the article →WPLG reports on the in-flight disturbance in which several off-duty law-enforcement officers, including Brian O’Hara, helped subdue a disruptive passenger.
Watch the coverage →CBS News Miami covers the incident on the flight into Fort Lauderdale, where Brian O’Hara was among those aboard.
Watch the coverage →CBS News Minnesota reports on Brian O’Hara assisting in restraining an aggressive passenger during a Newark-to-Fort Lauderdale flight.
Watch the coverage →Announcement of Brian’s consulting firm, advising agencies on leadership, organizational reform, and public-safety strategy.
Read the announcement →How structural accountability and genuine community engagement restore public trust in the years following a departmental crisis.
Read the article →Strategies for police departments to recover from major personnel losses while sustaining reform and rebuilding institutional capacity.
Read the article →Brian is offering expert commentary to media outlets on law-enforcement leadership, police reform, and crisis management.
Read the release →An interview on Brian’s path from Newark patrol officer to police chief and his approach to rebuilding a department after significant personnel loss.
Read the interview →Brian O’Hara has been featured in national television, print, and public-affairs coverage of policing and reform.
Featured in national coverage of policing, reform, and public safety.
Quoted and profiled on law-enforcement leadership and reform.
Appeared to discuss public safety and policing policy.
Featured across two national appearances on policing and reform.
Featured in national reporting on public safety.
Featured in national coverage of policing and community trust.
Published, peer-reviewed research on evidence-based policing strategies.
Piza, E., Gilchrist, A., Caplan, J., Kennedy, L., & O’Hara, B. (2016). Journal of Experimental Criminology, 12(3): 403–429.
Piza, E., & O’Hara, B. (2014). Justice Quarterly, 31(4): 693–718.
Brian is also available as a keynote speaker, strategic advisor, and independent board member. Previous engagements include reflections on crisis leadership, executive decision-making under pressure, organizational resilience, public trust, change management, and leading through uncertainty. He is available to serve on corporate, nonprofit, and advisory boards where his experience can help organizations navigate complex challenges and strengthen long-term performance.
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