HomeMy WebLinkAbout20-130 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2020/09/21Resolution No. 20-130
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Police Officer Todd Hinz
Whereas, Todd Hinz began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park 30 years ago on
October 15, 1990; and
Whereas, Todd has worked all patrol shifts, including 12 straight years on the overnight
shift; and served as a crisis negotiator for two years, an investigator for three years and a drug
task force officer for 4.5 years; and
Whereas, Todd has served as a training officer, contributing to the field training of at least
28 of his fellow officers; and
Whereas, Todd has contributed to major case successes including the 2014 recovery of 20
pounds of illegal drugs, six illegal firearms, and $100,000 in cash; and was recognized by the FBI
for identifying a bank robber and accomplice from a prior arrest after seeing a news story; and
Whereas, Todd has been awarded more than 25 commendations and chief’s letters of
recognition during his time as an officer; and
Whereas, Todd will spend winters in Florida and return to Minnesota in the summertime
after retiring;
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Todd Hinz for his great contributions
and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish him the best in his
retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council Sept. 21, 2020
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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