Brian Podany

Experience

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  Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department

  May 1995 - Jul 1997

  Park Ranger

  Non sworn officer serving as Park RangerPatrol County Parks and assist and inform park usersEnforces park ordinances and summons licensed personnel for additional assistance

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  Anoka Police Department

  Sept 1995 - Jun 1996

  AMRTC Security Officer

  Non sworn officer provided security assistance to State of MN's largest long term mental health facilityPatrolled buildings and grounds of AMRTC facilityAssisted Staff with medical situations and necessary restraintsInvestigated crimes on AMRTC and referred to APD for charging

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  Anoka County Sheriff's Office

  Nov 1995 - Dec 2017

  -Direct, manage and coordinate all administrative and operational activities of a LicensedMetropolitan Patrol Force of over 75 licensed LEO’s, total division staff of over 120 full time, parttime, and volunteer personnel, covering 8 cities, (Andover, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Oak Grove,Columbus, Linwood, Nowthen and Bethel), 280 square miles, population of 83,000, as well as servingthe total Anoka County population of 339,534 with various specialty law enforcement services-Oversee SWAT, DIVE, K9, Community Service Officers, Reserves, Explorers, RecreationalEnforcement, DUI Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Crime Analysis, Fleet Management, Mobile FieldForce, Field Training Program, Honor Guard, Bike Patrol, and UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) Unit-City of Andover Law Enforcement Liaison—manage policing services for the largest ACSO LawEnforcement Contract which is the 3rd largest City in Anoka County. Integrate with the City’sAdministrative Team and report to the Andover City Council as their LE Administrative Rep-Manage and oversee division budget of $9 million annually, including development,implementation, approval and monitoring-Review performance of division personnel and implement commendations and disciplinary actions-Coordinate division activities with other divisions, as well as other local, state, and federal lawenforcement agencies Show less Provide patrol and other peace officer duties to residents and visitors to Anoka County. Investigate and enforce MN Criminal Code violations. Also served as Investigator in Patrol Division for 3 years, conducting follow up investigation on Misdemeanor, Gross Misdemeanor, and Felony law violations. Worked with Prosecutors and Courts. Attended various job specific trainings.SWAT Team Member and LeaderField Training OfficerHonor Guard and Color Guard Units MemberUse of Force InstructorFirearms InstructorTAZER InstructorBicycle Patrol Instructor Show less

  • Commander - Patrol Division

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Commander-Criminal Investigations Division

    Mar 2011 - Sept 2016

  • Captain

    Jan 2008 - Mar 2011

  • Lieutenant

    Oct 2006 - Jan 2008

  • Detective

    Nov 2002 - Oct 2006

  • Deputy Sheriff

    Jan 1998 - Nov 2002

  • Court Security Officer

    Sept 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Special Deputy

    Nov 1995 - Sept 1997
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  Anoka County Sheriff's Office

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2017

  Administrative Liaison for Anoka County Sheriff's Office

  Administrative Liaison for Anoka County Sheriff's Office to three Cities-Andover,Ham Lake, Oak Grove

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  City of Blaine, Minnesota

  Nov 2017 - now

  Police Chief / Safety Services Manager

  -Oversee Police Department, Community Standards, Emergency Management, for City of Blaine, MN-Manage Fire Services Contract with SBM Fire Department and Fire Inspections-Direct, manage and coordinate all administrative and operational activities of a LicensedMetropolitan Patrol Force of over 60 licensed officers, as well as Support Staff, Fire and Community Standards Inspectors. Total population of 65,000+-Oversee K9, Community Service Officers, Reserves, Explorers, Crime Prevention, Crime Analysis, Fleet Management, Mobile Field Force, Detail Team, Bike Patrol-Oversee division budget of $13 million annually, including development,implementation, approval and monitoring-Review performance of division personnel and implement commendations and disciplinary actions-Coordinate division activities with other city divisions, as well as other local, state, and federal lawenforcement agencies Show less