HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-188 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2022/12/19Resolution No. 22-188
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Police Chief Michael Harcey
Whereas, Mike Harcey began his career as a police officer with the City of St. Louis Park on
December 16, 1991; and
Whereas, Mike served as a School Liaison Officer from August 17, 1996 to February 28, 2000
at West Metro Eliot School and the St. Louis Park Middle School; and
Whereas, Mike was promoted to the position of Sergeant on February 28, 2000 where he
supervised the patrol and support services divisions; and
Whereas, Mike was promoted to the position of Lieutenant on July 1, 2006 where he led both
the administrative and support services divisions. Mike was also recognized with the Robert Lindell
Officer of the Year award as a Command Staff Member in 2010; and
Whereas, Mike served as a Use of Force and Firearms Instructor for 18 years; and
Whereas, Mike was instrumental in leading the department’s transition from traditional
policing to community oriented policing. Mike also received numerous letters of appreciation from
the public, letters of recognition and commendations from the St. Louis Park Police De partment for
exemplary service to the department and the public; and
Whereas, Mike served as Chief of Police from March 21, 2017 to December 16, 2022. Mike
increased officers from 52 to 58 and created several new positions in five years. Mike was
instrumental in developing the West Command Mobile Field Force in 2020 that consists of nearly all
Hennepin County law enforcement agencies. His leadership and accomplishments were recognized
by his peers and the department where he received the department Award of Merit; and
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 Michael Harcey for his outstanding
contributions and 31 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 December 19, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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