Commander John Daniels leads the Professional Services Division, where he oversees support staff, the evidence room, the detention facility, compliance with state and federal standards, school resource officers, and the community liaison program. He believes that building a strong community requires a partnership between residents and the police department, and he is committed to strengthening this relationship.
Commander Daniels joined the department in 1998 after graduating from Inver Hills Community College. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Saint Mary’s University and a master’s degree in Police Administration from the University of Saint Thomas. He has supervised patrol, investigators, and various other departmental functions.