[0:16] You know, really I knew at a young age [0:17] that I um wanted to be in law [0:20] enforcement. Growing up as a kid, I was [0:23] actively involved in serviceoriented [0:26] activities. I finished up my bachelor's [0:28] degree in social science at Concordia [0:31] College in St. Paul. When I got done, I [0:33] just found this CSO position with the [0:35] city of Egan. And that was what helped [0:37] me propel my career into law [0:39] enforcement. [0:43] Well, look at my hair. [0:46] I don't have any. [0:49] You know, honestly, I never aspired to [0:50] be the chief. Chief McDonald was [0:53] stepping down. You know, when I looked [0:54] down the hallway of the administration [0:56] wing at the department, it seemed to [0:59] make sense for me to do it. I had served [1:01] as an administrator with the city for 10 [1:04] years. I've attended tons of leadership [1:07] training. I saw the opportunity more so [1:10] as being serviceoriented and my goal was [1:13] to, you know, serve the community, be [1:15] there as a resource for the staff [1:17] members here at the police department, [1:19] but more importantly be of service to [1:22] this profession called law enforcement [1:24] and make sure that we uh do it the right [1:26] way. [1:30] There's a roller coaster ride that takes [1:32] place during this job called policing. [1:34] There's so many highs and lows that come [1:36] along with it. Truly, it amazes me [1:38] because people continue to come back and [1:40] do the work because it takes a toll on [1:43] these folks we call police officers. I [1:45] respect the hell out of them. They do an [1:48] amazing job and uh they help keep our [1:51] community safe and I will just simply [1:54] say I will miss each and every one of [1:55] them. Um, I'll miss, you know, my my [1:59] friends that I've created throughout the [2:00] city and the community, but you know, if [2:03] you are a friend, we won't say goodbye. [2:05] We'll just say see you later. [2:08] [Music] [2:11] Sleep. [2:13] One answer. Trying to get some rest. I [2:16] don't think people realize the mental [2:17] push-ups that go along with being the [2:20] chief of police cuz you're constantly [2:22] thinking about the organization. you're [2:25] look to for answers. You want to do [2:28] things with a sense of consistency and [2:32] you know, are you being reasonable? I [2:34] mean, there's just so many ranges of [2:35] emotions that run through your mind. And [2:37] sometimes those thoughts or those mental [2:39] push-ups start at 2:00 in the morning. [2:41] It makes it difficult for you to go back [2:43] to sleep. So, as much as I love what I [2:46] do, I'm looking forward to shedding some [2:48] of those responsibilities and uh turning [2:50] the next chapter of the page and and see [2:53] what's next ahead for me. Retiring, [2:55] it'll be hard. I will genuinely miss the [2:59] people here in the department and [3:00] throughout the city and the community [3:02] members. Thank you to the community for [3:04] giving me an opportunity to lead their [3:06] police department. Thank you to the [3:08] people I've worked with for the [3:10] sacrifices that they make and their [3:12] commitment to public safety to the [3:14] community. I will miss everyone dearly, [3:16] but I'm excited for what the future [3:18] holds for the police department. [3:22] [Music]