Saturday, March 2, 2013
Dan Carlson, a longtime member of the BPD, has been chosen to succeed Emergency Preparedness Director Dave Girsch, who recently retired.
A man who used to be one of "Burnsville's finest" will now lead Dakota County's emergency management team. According to a statement from Sheriff Dave Bellows, the county's new Emergency Preparedness Director will be Dan Carlson, formerly of the Burnsville PD. Carlson takes over for Dave Gisch, who retired in early January after 29 years with the county. In his new position, Carlson will be responsible for leading disaster preparations, response and recovery. The seven-page job description issued by the county on Jan. 22 lists a salary range of $57,700 to $81,300 annually. Carlson has a Master's Degree in Police Leadership, Administration, and Education from the University of St. Thomas and over 30 years of direct experience in law …
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows keeps you up to date on the latest county happenings.
Each week, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows releases a newsletter. In case you haven't seen it, Patch has it.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Check out the view from "The Front Row."
- PUBLIC SAFETY
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Monday, July 9, 2012
"The Front Row" is a newsletter published weekly by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
Sunday, June 17, 2012
The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.
- GOVERNMENT
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Sunday, June 17, 2012
The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Bail bond agents used to be able to mill around the Dakota County Jail lobby seeking clients on intake, but because of agressive tactics and complaints, they've been banned.
In the past, when someone was booked into Dakota County Jail, no matter the transgression, there was always a bail bond agent or two there to fight for business. But according to a story in Sun Thisweek, after numerous complaints about the sometimes aggressive tactics used by these agents, the jail has banned them from public areas at the jail, including the in-custody courtroom and lobby, where most bail agents get their business. Dakota County Jail Cmdr. John Grant told Sun Thisweek that in recent months, it was getting to the point that bail agents were "fighting over clients." In the report, Grant said agents would actually arrive hours before an inmate's first court appearance and lobby their friends and family to sell them bail bonds…
Saturday, April 7, 2012
This and more stories from the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Check out the view from 'The Front Row.'
- POLICE & FIRE
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
"The Front Row" is a newsletter published weekly by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
Monday, July 11, 2011
The Dakota County Sheriff's Office believes that the deceased was a Minneapolis man who went missing last fall.
Authorities have identified a badly decomposed body found along the Mississippi last Tuesday. According to the Dakota County Medical Examiner, the deceased is Larry Hill, a 51-year-old Minneapolis man who was reported missing on Nov. 6, 2010. In a press release on Monday, Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said Hill was last seen at his residence in South Minneapolis. Hill's family members told authorities that Hill was a vulnerable adult who was also suffering from several medical issues. At this point, investigators do not believe that Hill's death was the result of foul play. However, the investigation into Hill’s last days continues. To see Hill's case file with the National Missing Persons Data System, click here.
