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Michael Kostiuk

International Falls,MN

Summary


Law enforcement professional experienced in supervisory role. Extensive experience in managing police operations and fostering community relations. Renowned for strong leadership skills and commitment to team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Chief

International Falls Police Department
01.2021 - Current
  • Chief Law Enforcement Officer for the City of International Falls. Responsible for directing and coordinating public safety efforts in the city structure. These include maintenance of order, enforcement of law and ordinances, the prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property in the City of International Falls. Additional duties include strategic planning, policy drafting and implementation, budget construction, and working closely with other city departments and jurisdictional allies. Responsible for public relations and media outreach.

Police Captain/Investigator

International Falls Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for the development and budgeting of grants under the direction of the Police Chief. Assist with the development of short-term and long-term strategic operations. Manage projects for major programs and initiatives through plan development, asset allocation, team facilitation and reports. Manage the department's grant program, including writing and implementation of grants Conduct internal department investigations into alleged employee misconduct including fact-finding, analysis and recommendations regarding disciplinary action. Assume command of the Police Department in the absence of the Police Chief. Responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the investigation of criminal activities.

Patrol Sergeant

International Falls Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Supervised the work of patrol officers and coordinate law enforcement strategies at the street-level. Respond to complaints and calls for service, responsible for the maintenance and the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the protection of life and property in the City of International Falls, Minnesota. Conducted investigations and assisted patrol officers in handling complaints and calls for service.

Patrol Officer

International Falls Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for an assigned area for the maintenance and the enforcement of laws and ordinances, to answer complaints and calls for service, for the protection of life and property in the City of International Falls, Minnesota; and to assist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents or other police problems.

Sheriff's Deputy

Koochiching County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for an assigned area for the maintenance and the enforcement of laws and ordinances, to answer complaints and calls for service, for the protection of life and property in Koochiching County, Minnesota; and to assist in the investigation of criminal offenses, accidents or other law enforcement problems.

Education

Master of Public Administration - County and Local Government Concentration

Saint Cloud State University
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bemidji State University
05-2007

Peace Officer Skills Certificate - undefined

Minnesota North-Hibbing campus
07.2007

CLEO and Command Academy -

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
02-2020

Leadership Academy -

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association
08-2018

Skills

  • Analytical leader with extensive policing experience
  • Incident command
  • Community engagement
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Laws and ordinances
  • Budget management
  • Personnel supervision
  • Strategic planning
  • Policy implementation
  • Professional demeanor

Accomplishments

· Emergency Response Team Commander/2016-2021

· Friends Against Abuse Board Member/2020-Present

· Field Training Officer/2014-2019

· Narcotics Investigations Task Force Member/2009-2019

· Community Policing Supervisor/2014-Present

· Public Relations Officer/ 2014-Present

Timeline

Police Chief

International Falls Police Department
01.2021 - Current

Police Captain/Investigator

International Falls Police Department
01.2019 - 01.2021

Patrol Sergeant

International Falls Police Department
01.2016 - 01.2019

Patrol Officer

International Falls Police Department
01.2009 - 01.2016

Sheriff's Deputy

Koochiching County Sheriff's Office
01.2008 - 01.2021

Peace Officer Skills Certificate - undefined

Minnesota North-Hibbing campus

Master of Public Administration - County and Local Government Concentration

Saint Cloud State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Bemidji State University

CLEO and Command Academy -

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association

Leadership Academy -

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association