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Administrative Services

Commanded by Major Spencer Bakke

Personnel Services Division

Employee Development Unit

This unit coordinates training for all sheriff’s office personnel. We conduct new employee orientation and coordinate employee training. We also provide specialized training to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Local police department reserve officers throughout the county receive their training from us. Each year we provide about 4,000 hours of training to about 100 law enforcement volunteers.

Personnel Unit 

We have initiatives to recruit employees from diverse backgrounds.  

Tri-Wellness and Retention Unit

The primary mission of this unit is to retain and provide wellness support to all HCSO employees throughout their career. Our Tri-Wellness initiatives embrace opportunities, resources, and programs that help staff manage their overall well-being. This includes an on-site licensed marriage and family therapist, a peer-to-peer support team comprised of HCSO employees, several chaplains, and a fitness consultant. Additionally, the Sheriff's Military Activation and Reintegration Training (SMART) program supports our military employees and their families during a deployment as well as with returning to work after a deployment

Standards, Compliance & Technology Division

Technology Unit

Audit and Policy Unit

The division also leads development of HCSO’s general policies and procedures. We maintain a policy manual to ensure compliance with federal mandates, state statutes, and office rules. For our current policy manual, click here.

Internal Affairs Unit

We thoroughly investigate all allegations of employee misconduct or criticism of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. We provide a fair and effective way for people to voice their complaints. It’s our responsibility to ensure the integrity of the sheriff's office.

File an internal affairs complaint

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