HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Police Chief Oath of Office 4ROSEMOUNTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: September 18, 2012
AGENDA ITEM: Police Chief Oath of Office
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PREPARED BY: Dwight Johnson, City Administrator AGENDA NO. 3A,
ATTACHMENTS: Oath of Office APPROVED BY:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
Mr. Eric Werner began his duties as Police Chief on Friday, September 14, 2012. He will be present for
the ceremonial oath of office on Tuesday evening. In order for Mr. Werner to legally assume the Chief's
position in a timely manner, the City Clerk privately administered the oath Friday morning.
Chief Werner has 24 years of progressive experience in law enforcement. Most recently,he served the
City of Burnsville for 13 years and was a Captain there for the past eight years. He previously served the
cities of Deephaven,Perham and Addison, Illinois. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Police Leadership
and Administration from the University of St.Thomas and also attended the FBI National Academy and
Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. He completed his undergraduate work
in Organizational Management and Communication at Concordia University in St. Paul.
Chief Werner was appointed to the position by the City Council on August 21st following an extensive
process that included a community open house for the three finalists for the position;interviews with staff,
community representatives and the Council;an assessment lab; and various background checks.
Chief Bud Shaver of West St. Paul will be present to pin the stars on Chief Werner. Minneapolis Police
Officer Martin Werner,brother of Chief Werner,will pin his badge on.
The prescribed oath of office is attached.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF DAKOTA ) §
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT )
I, Eric Werner, solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United
States and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the duties as Police
Chief for the City of Rosemount in the County of Dakota and the State of
Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability. So help me God.
Chief of Police Eric Werner
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 18th day
of September, 2012.
William H. Droste