Command staff

Chief Deputy Pat Enderlein

 

Chief Enderlein assumed the role of Chief Deputy on September 1, 2024. The chief deputy is second in command at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, overseeing day-to-day operations of the agency, including almost 900 members and an annual operating budget of approximately $150 million. The chief deputy supervises the director of finance as well as the majors that oversee each bureau.

Chief Enderlein joined the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in January 2023 when he was appointed to oversee the Public Affairs Bureau by Sheriff Witt. Prior to that, he served with the Dakota County Sheriff’s Office for over 22 years. There he held several roles, including deputy, detective, sergeant, captain, and commander. Chief Enderlein holds a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement and master’s degree in criminal justice administration. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. Additionally, he holds his senior management certificate from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, a leadership in police organizations certificate from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and has completed the National Association of Counties’ High Performance Leadership Academy. 

Phone (Direct): 612-348-3037

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Major Mike Jerde

On July 14, 2024, Sheriff Dawanna Witt appointed Mike Jerde as Major of the Court and Field Services Bureau. He began his career with HCSO as a detention deputy in 1996. He became a licensed deputy in 1999 and held many positions within the agency, including seven years as a K9 Handler. He was promoted to sergeant in 2012, lieutenant in 2018, and was promoted to captain overseeing the Enforcement Services Division in January 2023.

Over the course of his career, Major Jerde attended many tactical training courses and leadership courses. He is a tireless proponent of teaching simple, understandable tactics to the entire agency and continuous learning. As major of the Court and Field Services Bureau, Major Jerde is responsible for the Court Services Division, the Civil Unit, and the Extraditions Unit.

Phone (Direct): 612-348-6304

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Major Dan Kurtz

On January 3, 2023, Sheriff Dawanna Witt re-appointed Dan Kurtz as the Major of the Administrative Services Bureau. In this role, Major Kurtz oversees HCSO’s Professional Standards Division and the Training and Division.

Major Kurtz came to the Sheriff’s Office in 2019 after a long career as both a police officer and an attorney. Major Kurtz began his career in law enforcement in California with the Santa Monica Police Department in 2001. He later moved back to his home state of Minnesota and worked as an attorney representing municipalities in litigation, specializing in representing sheriff’s offices, police departments, and their employees. Immediately prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office, Major Kurtz was an attorney for the League of Minnesota Cities in St. Paul and a police officer for the City of Gilbert on Minnesota’s Iron Range.

Phone (Direct): 612-543-9481

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Major Shane Magnuson

On January 15, 2023, Sheriff Dawanna Witt appointed Shane Magnuson as the Major of the Public Safety Services Bureau. In this role, Major Magnuson oversees HCSO’s Emergency Communications Division and the Enforcement Services Division.

Major Magnuson came to the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 as a detention deputy. Prior to coming to the Sheriff’s Office, he spent seven years in the US Army National Guard and worked for the Hamilton County Jail in Cincinnati, OH. During Major Magnuson’s time as a deputy with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office he worked in the jail, courts, the civil unit, and as a crime scene technician. In 2008, he was promoted to sergeant in charge of the crime scene unit. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2018 and captain in 2021. Prior to his appointment as major, he served as captain overseeing the Enforcement Services Division.

Phone (Direct): 612-348-0333

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Major Rick Palaia

On January 15, 2023, Sheriff Witt appointed Major Rick Palaia to the Investigations Bureau. Major Palaia began his career with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in 1997. For over 15 years, he worked in narcotics investigations primarily in task force settings as an investigator, K-9 handler, detective, and sergeant. As a lieutenant, he worked for approximately 5 years in criminal intelligence. In total, he has spent over 20 years working in the Investigations Bureau. Major Palaia also worked in Court Security as a deputy and in Enforcement Services as a sergeant. In addition, Major Palaia also was assigned to the Crisis Negotiator team for over 12 years.

Prior to HCSO, Major Palaia spent 2 years working as a part-time patrol officer for Osseo Police Department. He also spent approximately 8 years with the Maple Grove Police Department as a Police Explorer and a Community Service Officer. 

Phone (Direct): 612-596-6749

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Major Kristen Tomlinson 

Sheriff Witt appointed Kristen Tomlinson as Major of the Public Affairs Bureau on July 14, 2024. She began her career with HCSO in 1999 and has worked in many areas of the agency to include Jail, Professional Standards, Crime Lab and Investigations. Most recently, she served as the captain in charge of the Community Outreach and Public Affairs Division (COPA).

Within the Public Affairs Bureau, Major Tomlinson oversees the COPA Division, Data and Technology Division, Tri-Wellness Unit, and the Communications Unit. Major Tomlinson holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota. She is a graduate of the FBI LEEDA Leadership Trilogy program and a graduate of the IACP Women’s Leadership Institute. She has served on the Executive Board of Law Enforcement Opportunities and the Supervisor’s Union. She is a member of the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) and the International Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Phone (Direct): 612-543-1299

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Detention Major Troy Otto

Troy Otto was appointed to the role of Detention Major of the Detention Services Bureau on July 14, 2024. This role is a civilian position and is responsible for oversight of all jail staff, as well as the care of those in custody in the jail.

Major Otto began his career with HCSO as a detention deputy in 1999. During his career, he worked in all areas of the jail, including 10 years as part of the facility’s administrative staff. He attended St. Cloud University and has completed multiple jail-related trainings and leadership courses. He is dedicated to the betterment of conditions for both jail staff and those in their care.

Phone (Direct): 612-596-7055

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Chief of Staff Tim Stout

Tim Stout serves as the senior manager for the civilian staff in the Office of the Sheriff. He works to help manage policy, grants, the Community Advisory Board, and legislative initiatives for the Sheriff’s Office and serves as the primary liaison between HCSO and the Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation. He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 2012 and has worked to implement the 21^st Century Policing strategic framework, create and manage the first community outreach team, and manage strategic planning for the Sheriff’s Office response to the opioid epidemic.

Prior to joining HCSO in 2012, he was on staff in the White House on September 11, 2001. After the 9/11 attack on our country, he worked in the White House Office of Homeland Security and then for the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He started his career working on staff in the United States Senate. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has a master’s degree from American University.

Phone (Direct): 612-596-9828

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