Robert K. Olson

Background

Olson, Robert K. was born on November 6, 1946.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, University Nebraska, 1973. Master of Science in Criminal Justice, University Nebraska, 1976. Graduate, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute.

Career

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.

Achievements

• Robert K. Olson has been listed as a noteworthy police chief by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

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.

Connections

Married; 2 children.