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TAMPA — Tampa police Chief Mary O’Connor resigned Monday effective immediately after an investigation into a Pinellas County traffic stop where she flashed a badge and asked a deputy to

After ten months as the top cop in Tampa, Police Chief Mary O'Connor has resigned amid an investigation into a traffic stop that occurred in Oldsmar. Body camera footage surfaced showing her flashing her badge to a Pinellas deputy and stating, "I'm hoping you'll just let us go tonight."

The former Tampa police chief has resigned from her post after a video emerged showing her abusing her power as a member of law enforcement. The

O’Connor, who was picked for the role in February, told the deputy about her position with the police department in Florida.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced on Monday she has accepted the resignation of Police Chief Mary OConnor after she was caught on body camera pulling rank on a deputy.

TAMPA — Tampa police Chief Mary O’Connor resigned Monday after an investigation into a Pinellas County traffic stop where she flashed a badge and asked a deputy to “just let