Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, U. Nebraska, 1973; Master of Science in Criminal Justice, U. Nebraska, 1976; graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, U. Nebraska, 1973; Master of Science in Criminal Justice, U. Nebraska, 1976; graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute.
Police cadet, 1966-1967; officer, 1967-1974; sergeant, 1974-1978; Lieutenant, 1978-1982; deputy chief, Omaha (Nebraska) Police Department, 1982-1986; chief, Corpus Christi (Texas) Police Department, 1987-1989; commissioner, Yonkers (New York) Police Department, 1990-1995; chief of police, Minneapolis Police Department, since 1995. Member police policy board United States Conference of Mayors.
Member CornerHouse, Child Abuse Evaluation Center With United States Army, Vietnam. Member International Association Chiefs of Police, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Major City Chiefs Association, Hennepin County Chiefs of Police, Police Executive Research Forum.
Married; 2 children.