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Golden Valley Police Chief Virgil Green Resigns After Misconduct Findings

City investigative reports detail violations that could expose the municipality to legal risk.

Overview

  • The city released two reports concluding Green improperly shared body‑worn camera video with school officials and KSTP, citing potential claims including data privacy violations and defamation.
  • Investigators also sustained allegations that he interfered with an internal officer investigation through intimidation and improper communications.
  • Green had been on paid administrative leave since late May, a roughly four‑month stretch that drew resident criticism over transparency and cost.
  • A day after a closed council session on potential litigation, the city announced his resignation and said Assistant Chiefs Alice White and Rudy Perez will continue leading while an interim chief is sought.
  • In a follow‑up interview, Green defended the video release as appropriate, said the case was no longer active, and denied improperly trying to halt or influence the internal probe.