Maple Grove Swears In Three New Police Officers
The city of Maple Grove swore in three new police officers this week, helping the city’s police department to become almost fully staffed.
The Maple Grove Police Department has a budgeted number of 73 sworn officers. The new hires put the department just one shy of full staffing.
The additions are Autumn Freng, Daniel Smith and David Gordon. All three were first hired last fall. They started solo patrol duties in February after completing field training.
The new hires are very familiar with police work before coming to Maple Grove.
Freng started as a community service officer in 2018 and her father is a former lieutenant with the Minnesota State Patrol. Smith was an officer with the Deephaven Police Department. And Gordon previously worked for police departments in Springfield and in Sleepy Eye.
The new officers fill vacancies due to retirements and positions added.
From left to right: council member Judy Hanson, council member Phil Leith, officer Autumn Freng, officer Daniel Smith, officer David Gordon, Mayor Mark Steffenson, council member Karen Jaeger, council member Kristy Barnett and Chief Eric Werner
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