Eagan Now - Reflecting on 30 Years of Service With Chief New
Monday, October 20, 2025
Retirement of the Police Chief
Reflection on career in law enforcement
Mental toll and leadership responsibilities in policing
Service to the community and police department staff
Areas of Interest (3)
- The mental health toll and 'mental push-ups' associated with top-level municipal law enforcement leadership.
- A personal reflection on the transition of power and retiring from public service in the city of Egan.
- Career trajectory of a police chief: from Community Service Officer (CSO) to leading the department.
Notable Quotes (3)
I never aspired to be the chief.
Career progressionExplaining how the leadership opportunity emerged.
I don't think people realize the mental push-ups that go along with being the chief of police.
Mental health and leadershipExplaining the difficulty of sleeping while managing organizational responsibilities.
I respect the hell out of them. They do an amazing job and they help keep our community safe.
Public safety and staff appreciationDiscussing staff and police officers at the department.
People (2)
Unnamed Police ChiefChief of PoliceReflecting on career, retirement, and the mental demands of the police chief role.
2 quotes
Reflecting on career, retirement, and the mental demands of the police chief role.
“I never aspired to be the chief.”
Discussing the transition into the role after Chief McDonald stepped down.
“I don't think people realize the mental push-ups that go along with being the chief of police.”
Describing the constant cognitive load and stress of the position.
Chief McDonaldFormer Chief of PoliceStepped down, allowing the current chief to take over the administration role.
Stepped down, allowing the current chief to take over the administration role.
Places Mentioned
EganConcordia College, St. Paul