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Chief of Police
Scott Knight Chief Knight joined the Chaska
Police Department in 1976. He has served as a Patrol Officer,
Investigator, Firearms Instructor, Police Firearms Instructor, Field
Training Officer, Police Training Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant and Deputy Chief.
He was promoted to Chief of Police on January 31, 2000, following the
retirement of Greg Schol. Chief Knight is a graduate of the FBI National Academy-Session
176-Quantico, VA.
Personal Message: Always look for ways to
serve your community.
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Detective
Sergeant - Jon Kehrberg Sgt. Kehrberg started his law
enforcement career with the Chaska Police Department as a Community Service Officer and
has since worked as a Patrolman, DARE Officer, Patrol Sergeant and
Detective. Detective Kehrberg is in charge of the investigation division. He enjoys
camping, fishing and hiking during his free time.
Personal Message: Education is a gift.
Stay in school! |
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Patrol
Sergeant - Rob Stock Sgt. Stock has a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. He has been
a police officer since May of 1988 and joined the Chaska Police Department in April of
1990. Sgt. Stock was a member of the Carver County SWAT Team for five years, is currently
a member of the Metro Region Debriefing Team, serves as the Chaska Police
Departments Range Officer and is a Field Training Officer. Sgt. Stock enjoys
hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Personal Message: You
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Patrol
Sergeant - Joe Carlson Sergeant
Carlson
began his career with the Chaska Police Department in April of 1996.
He was promoted to Sergeant in April, 2000. He has an
Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, and has served as a volunteer police reserve officer
for about four years. In his spare time, Sergeant Carlson enjoys outdoor activities
including hunting, fishing and camping. He also participates in different sporting
events throughout the year.
Personal Message: Hold
trust in your family and your friends. They can often be great assets to you. |
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Executive Officer/Patrol
Sergeant - Ben Anderson Sgt.
Anderson
began his career with the Chaska Police Department in April of 1996.He graduated from the University of Minnesota in
1995. He began as a patrol officer, served as a Special Projects Officer for two years,
has been an Explorer Advisor since 1998, was promoted to Sergeant in 2000 and has also served as an Executive
Officer. Sgt. Anderson is the recipient of both the Purple Heart and Medal of
Valor Awards. His peers voted him "Officer of the Year in 2001".
Personal Message: Make
an effort everyday to feel good about who you are and what you can be. |
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Police
Officer - Rachel Nelson
Officer Nelson grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota and received her Bachelors Degree in English from St.
Olaf College in 1997. She returned to school to complete a law enforcement certificate and became a Police
Officer with Chaska Police Department in October 2000. Rachel chose to become a Police Officer because of the
challenges and variety of work and the opportunity to help others.
Personal Message: When facing a difficult task,
act as though it is impossible to fail. If you're going after Moby Dick take along the tarter sauce.
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Police
Officer - Brady Juell Officer Juell
began his career with the Chaska Police Department in October of 1995. He holds a
B.S. Degree in Law Enforcement and Minority Studies. Prior law enforcement
experience includes being a Ramsey County Deputy Sheriff and a community service
officer. In his spare time Officer Juell enjoys weightlifting, tennis, traveling,
and working around the house.
Personal Message: Always
treat others as you would be treated. |
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Police
Officer - Josh Lawrenz Officer Lawrenz has an Associates Degree
in Applied Science from Vermillion Community College. Josh has been a lifelong Chaska resident, and began
his career with the Chaska Police Department in March 2001. Josh enjoys weight lifting, fishing and outdoor
activites in his spare time.
Personal Message: Set realistic goals, and work
towards achieving them. Say NO to drugs. |
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Police
Officer - Lee Meyer Officer Meyer has a
Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Cloud State University. He began his career with
the Chaska Police Department in May of 1998. Lee enjoys biking, jogging and
traveling.
Personal Message: Leadership
is action; not a position. |
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Police
School Resource Officer - Tracy Perlich Officer
Perlich has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She joined the Chaska Police
Department in April 1992. She is a CounterAct Instructor at the Jonathan Elementary School
and serves as the School Resource Officer at the Chaska High School. Officer Perlich grew
up in the Leech Lake area and she enjoys fishing, biking, swimming, volleyball and other
outdoor activities
Personal Message:
Expecting success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you havent
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Police Detective - Norm Prusinski Officer
Norm has been a Police Officer since 1978 and he joined the Chaska Police Department in
1985. He is assigned to work in the Chaska schools where he teaches CounterAct, GREAT and
other safety programs Officer Norm has received the following awards: in 1990, he was
named Minnesota Outstanding Law Officer of the Year by the American Legion; in 1989, he
received the Chaska Police Departments Community Service Award; and he was the 1995
Chaska Police Officer of the Year. Officer Norm enjoys mountain biking and camping with
his family. He is married and has four children.
Personal Message: Everyday do
an act of kindness for someone and always treat others with respect. |
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Police
Officer - Michael Kleber Officer Kleber
has an Associates Degree in Applied Science from Normandale College and attended the
Police Academy at LETC. Officer Kleber volunteered as a Police Explorer and Police Reserve
during high school and college. He began his career with the Chaska Police Department as a
Community Service Officer in 1989 and became a Police Officer for the City in 1993. Mike
enjoys weight lifting, motorcycle riding and traveling in his spare time.
Personal Message:
Concentrate on fighting against crime rather than against each other! Take a bite out of
crime. |
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Police
Officer - Jamie Personius
Officer Personius joined the Chaska Police as an Explorer in 1998. He
graduated from Alexandria Technical College with an A.A.S. Degree in Law Enforcement. He then was employed
by the Chaska Police as a Community Service Officer and in 2001 he began serving as a Police Officer.
Officer Personius enjoys participating in many sports and outdoor activities.
Personal Message: Sharing what you have is more
important than what you have. |
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Police Officer - Julie
Janke Officer Janke has
a B.S. Degree from the University of Minnesota in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement.
She began her career with the Chaska Police Department in March of 1998. Julie
enjoys showing her horses, dirt biking with her sons and playing hockey on a women's
league.
Personal Message: There
is no such word as can't; take off the "t" and you have can. Always strive
to do your very best! |
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Police
Officer - Greg Reinhardt 2002 Police Officer
of the Year I grew up on a
farm near LeSueur, Minnesota and have lived there most of my life. During my school
years, I was a member of a variety of sports teams and organizations. In 1996, I graduated from Mankato State University with degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology.
I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing and camping.
My favorite sports teams are the Minnesota Timberwolves and Wisconsin's Green Bay
Packers.
Personal Message: Be
smart and stay in school. It's the right thing to do. |
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Police School Resource Officer - Trent Wurtz
Officer Wurtz received his Bachelor of Science Degree in
Law Enforcement from Mankato State University. Officer Wurtz was a
Police Officer for Spring Lake Park before joining the City of
Chaska. Officer Wurtz enjoys many different sports and outdoor
activities in his spare time.
Personal Message: If
you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.
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Police
Officer - Kyle Gibbons
Officer Gibbons received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law
Enforcement from Minnesota State University-Mankato. He began his
career with the Chaska Police Department in February 2000. Kyle
enjoys golfing, fishing, and other outdoor activities in his spare
time.
Personal Message: Yesterday
is the Past - it's history. Tomorrow is the Future - who knows what
it holds for us. Today is the Present - it's a Gift - make the most
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