Tom Radke

Experience

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  Saint Paul Police Department

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2017

  The state capital of Minnesota, St. Paul, is part of the vibrant metropolitan area known as the "Twin Cities," along with its neighboring city, Minneapolis. Pop: 303,176🔹TRANSFORMED: Innovative policies and procedures, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of criminal case investigations while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.🔹PIONEERED: Proactive approaches to community engagement by developing and implementing community programs and events, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and civic, educational, and community groups.🔹OPTIMIZED: Departmental operations by managing budgets and expenditures, authorizing promotions and transfers based on job performance evaluations, and overseeing the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Show less 🔹TRANSFORMED: Investigative procedures by implementing innovative techniques for obtaining and verifying evidence, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of criminal investigations.🔹PIONEERED: Collaborative efforts with other offices and agencies, establishing effective information exchange and coordination strategies that improved overall investigative outcomes.nity groups.🔹OPTIMIZED: Personnel management by training staff in proper police work procedures, preparing work schedules, and assigning duties to subordinates based on their expertise and skill levels, leading to enhanced team performance and morale. Show less

  • Commander

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Police Sergeant

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2016

  • Police Officer

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1999
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  Red's Savoy Pizza

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Owner

  A pizza place in the Twin Cities providing award-winning 'Sota-style pizza, catering, rewards, and franchise opportunities.🔹TRANSFORMED: Stringent health and fire regulations compliance measures, elevating the standards of food preparation, serving, and building maintenance at Red Savoy Pizza, enhancing overall safety and hygiene practices.🔹PIONEERED: Innovative methods for monitoring liquor regulations compliance, ensuring a safe and responsible environment for both employees and patrons.🔹OPTIMIZED: Operations by effectively managing inventory, scheduling deliveries, and overseeing financial transactions, leading to improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness in day-to-day business operations. Show less

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  CITY OF KENYON

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Police Officer

  A city in southwestern Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States, located along the North Fork of the Zumbro River. Pop: 1,888.🔹TRANSFORMED: Community policing efforts by implementing proactive measures to identify, report, and investigate suspicious activities, enhancing overall safety and security in patrol areas.🔹PIONEERED: Innovative approaches to traffic management, ensuring motorists' compliance with regulations and promoting safe driving practices to reduce accidents and injuries.🔹OPTIMIZED: Emergency response procedures by providing timely aid to accident victims and individuals requiring first aid, demonstrating a commitment to public safety and well-being. Show less

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  City & Borough of Wrangell

  Jan 2020 - now

  Chief of Police

  A borough in Alaska served by a police department comprising sixteen personnel, including Sworn Officers, Dispatch/Correctional Officers, and Reserve Officers. These officers also hold Special Commissions as Alaska State Troopers and U.S. Customs, allowing them to enforce State and Federal Laws both within and beyond the Wrangell area.🔹TRANSFORMED: Innovative community awareness campaigns and outreach programs, revitalizing community engagement and significantly enhancing the department's public image and effectiveness.🔹PIONEERED: Collaborative efforts with multiple law enforcement jurisdictions, setting a precedent for joint investigations and operations that improved efficiency and effectiveness in combating crime.🔹OPTIMIZED: Strategic planning and coordination initiatives, optimizing the organization's policing and correctional programs, including officer training, case management, and education/awareness programs, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and community safety. Show less