Mary O'Connor

Courts / Law

Mary O'Connor sworn in as Tampa's 43rd Chief of Police

Mark Schreiner

O'Connor is the second woman to serve as Tampa's police chief. The first was Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, who picked her for the job.
Courts / Law

Mary O'Connor is confirmed as Tampa's new police chief

Carl Lisciandrello

The Tampa City Council voted 4-2 to confirm O'Connor, whose appointment by Tampa Mayor Jane Castor met with some opposition.
Courts / Law

Jane Castor gives a former assistant a second chance as Tampa's new police chief

Steve Newborn

Mary O'Connor served the Tampa Police Department for 22 years and was assistant chief when she retired in 2016. In 1996, she was arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer.

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