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E X E C U T I V E S U M M A R Y
City Council Regular Meeting: January 2, 2019
AGENDA ITEM: New Police Commander Oath of Office
and Introduction
AGENDA SECTION:
Presentations
PREPARED BY: Mitchell Scott, Chief of Police AGENDA NO. 3.a.
ATTACHMENTS: None APPROVED BY: LJM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
BACKGROUND
In 2013, the Police Department’s lieutenant retired and it was determined not to fill the position to
allow the newly promoted sergeants to gain greater experience and knowledge as first line
supervisors. Over the last four years, the sergeants have grown as leaders. Seeing the growth and
progression of the sergeants, it was determined it was time to promote a sergeant to the rank of
commander to allow the department to have a true second in command.
The Police Department recently completed an extensive testing process for the Commander
position. Sergeant Mikael Dahlstrom was selected to fill the Commander position and he started
his duties today, January 2, 2019.
Commander Dahlstrom was hired by the Rosemount Police Department on September 5, 2006
and was promoted to the rank of sergeant on August 23, 2013. He has served as a patrol officer,
South Metro S.W.A.T. team leader, and patrol sergeant as well as the sergeant of investigations
and the administrative sergeant. After high school, Commander Dahlstrom attended St. Thomas
University where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in
Philosophy. In addition, he received a Master’s Degree in Leadership in Criminal Justice from
Concordia University. In 2018, Commander Dahlstrom attended the Northwestern University
School of Police Staff and Command, graduating with top honors.
We are excited to have Commander Dahlstrom take on his new role as the first Commander with
the Rosemount Police Department.