# St. Paul Police Department

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-29**: Media Discloses Investigation — Reports surface publicly detailing the complaint, the text message, and the city's acknowledgment of an active investigation, prompting wider scrutiny.
- **2026-07-28**: Formal Complaint Letter Sent — Attorney Chris Madel, on behalf of Chief Axel Henry, sends a letter to City Attorney Irene Kao alleging sexual harassment by Mayor Her, including a text message screenshot as evidence.
- **2026-01-02**: Mayor Kaohly Her Sworn In — Her begins her first term as St. Paul's mayor, setting the stage for the future conflict with the police chief.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 1 Screenshot, Multiple Allegations: St. Paul Mayor Faces Sexual Harassment Probe
2026-08-07 19:15:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A formal complaint by the police chief accuses St. Paul’s mayor of sending inappropriate text messages to subordinate employees, triggering an internal investigation. The case exposes critical gaps in municipal HR protocols for handling executive misconduct and underscores the risk of digital evidence in workplace harassment claims.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/hr-st-paul-mayor-harassment-probe

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