Todd Axtell
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| Born | May 8, 1967 Northfield, Minnesota |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Education | Law enforcement |
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| Occupation | Law enforcement officer |
Todd Douglas Axtell (born May 8, 1967) is an American law enforcement officer who has served as the chief of police for the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, since June 23, 2016.[1]
Prior to his appointment as police chief, Axtell served as an assistant chief, senior commander, commander, sergeant and police officer with the Saint Paul Police Department as well as a police officer with the Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes Police Departments in north-central Minnesota.[2]
Early life and education
Axtell grew up in Northfield, Minnesota, Silver Bay, Minnesota and Brainerd.[2] He graduated from Brainerd High School (Minnesota) and then studied law enforcement at Alexandria, Minnesota Vocational Technical & Community College, where he earned an associate degree.[2]
He earned a bachelor of science degree in law enforcement from Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, and a master of arts degree in police leadership, administration and education from the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul.[2]
In addition, Axtell is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the DEA Drug Unit Commander's Academy and the Saint Paul Mayor's Leadership Academy.[3]
Career
Axtell began his career in law enforcement with the Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes Police Departments in 1988 as a police officer.[2] He also served as an undercover operative for the Heartland Drug Task Force.[2]
In 1989, he joined the Saint Paul Police Department as a police officer with the Eastern Patrol District.[2] Five years later he joined the department's FORCE (Focusing Our Resources on Community Empowerment) Unit.[2]
In 1998, Axtell was promoted to sergeant of the FORCE Unit.[2]
Later that year he was appointed by the Chief William Finney to serve as an inspector.[4]
In 1999, Axtell was promoted to the position of chief inspector.[2]
Axtell will be retiring from the Saint Paul Police Department on June 1, 2022.[5]
References
- ↑ "Administration-Office of the Chief". Saint Paul Minnesota.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 "St. Paul's new police chief: veteran officer Todd Axtell". June 13, 2016.
- ↑ McDonald, Mark. "Episode 12: The Bank of Trust". Fraternal Order of Police. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
- ↑ "St. Paul Police rename building for former chief". kare11.com. October 15, 2021.
- ↑ Littlefield, Susan-Elizabeth (2022-03-14). "'Heart Of The Guardian': St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell Reflects On 33-Year Career". CBS Minnesota. Retrieved 2022-05-23.
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