Politics & Government
City Of Minnetonka:
It's bittersweet for us as we say "Happy Retirement!" to Sgt. Mike Nelson.
01/31/2022 8:30 a.m.
It’s bittersweet for us as we say “Happy Retirement!” to Sgt. Mike Nelson.
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Nelson joined the department in February 1996 as a patrol officer. During his tenure, he served as a field-training officer, SWAT team member and leader and a detective assigned to Ridgedale Mall. He was also the first school resource officer assigned to the Bren Road Educational Center.
In 2010, Nelson was promoted to sergeant. In addition to working as a patrol supervisor, he also manages the police detention facility and bike patrol unit.
Find out what's happening in Minnetonkafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Among his many contributions, Nelson was among a team of Minnesota officers selected to work the 58th Presidential Inauguration in January 2017 in Washington, D.C.
Thank you, Sgt. Nelson, for dedicating more than 26 years to our community and city! Best wishes in retirement!
This press release was produced by the City of Minnetonka. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
