Bloomington Police Chiefs

More than fifty years of leadership

Chief John Laux at his swear-in ceremony in 2003.

Recently Retired Police Chief John Laux

John Laux, former Minneapolis Police Chief, began his duties as Bloomington Police Chief in March 2003 and remained until his retirement in late 2008. Laux served 27 years with the Minneapolis Police Department, including six years as chief from 1989 through 1994. He was executive director of the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board from 1995 to 1998. Laux describes leading Bloomington's Police force as his "dream job."

"I never thought I would have the opportunity to be police chief in the community where I have spent most of my adult life," said Laux. " I have a long-standing admiration for Bloomington's well-managed and well-equipped Police Department and will build from a good legacy."

A Bloomington resident of 40 years, Laux has been actively engaged in the community. He served as president of the Bloomington Citizens Crime Prevention Association and assisted with plans for the City's new police headquarters that opened in May 2003.

"Our community is aging and we need to continue to provide a safe, friendly environment for Bloomington residents," Laux said. "It is also important to stay on top of changing technology trends that can enhance service."

 

Bloomington Police Chiefs
1953 - present

  Jeff Potts portrait

Police Chief
Jeff Potts
2008 - present

 
John Laux portrait

Police Chief
John Laux
2003 - 2008

  Roger Willow portrait

Police Chief
Roger Willow
1998 - 2002

  Robert Lutz portrait

Police Chief
Robert Lutz
1988 - 1998

Jerry Putman portrait

Police Chief
Jerry Putman
1978 - 1988

  James Brekken portrait

Police Chief
James Brekken
1973 - 1977

  Paul Martz portrait

Police Chief
Paul Martz
1970 - 1972

Clarence Coster portrait

Police Chief
Clarence Coster
1967 - 1970

  Elmer Hart portrait

Police Chief
Elmer Hart
1959 - 1966

  Clay Nord portrait

Police Chief
Clay Nord
1953 - 1959



For more information, contact:

Bloomington Police Department
1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431-3027
PH: 952-563-4900, FAX: 952-563-4936
E-mail: police@ci.bloomington.mn.us

 

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