You're Invited

The City is hosting a community "Meet and Greet" for Police Chief Glen Schneider and Deputy Chief Weston Rolf at the Mississippi Crossings Event Center on Thursday, August 24th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Come discuss how the department may better serve our town. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and cookies will be served. Kids are welcome.

Meet Chief Schneider

“I’m most excited about the opportunity to help the department grow and evolve while continuing to provide great service to our City. I have spent my career experiencing the different aspects of policing to prepare for this role. From patrol officer to deputy chief, I strive to learn and improve myself and others. I’m grateful for this opportunity to serve in a new capacity. I look forward to the meet and greet.”

Chief Schneider’s Story: Glen Schneider has dedicated 24+ years to our community. He started his career in Champlin as a volunteer reserve for two years after getting out of the Army in 1997. He attended Metro State University where he graduated with a degree in Law Enforcement. He was hired by Champlin as a patrol officer on December 20, 1999. He has served as a Bike Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Investigator, Drug Task Force Detective, and a Drug Recognition Evaluator. Schneider was promoted to Patrol Sergeant in October 2013 and performed the duties of FTO Supervisor while in this role. He was then assigned the position of Administrative Sergeant in October 2015 and held that position through December 2020 before returning to Patrol Sergeant. As an Administrative Sergeant, he helped the City achieve being recognized as Heart Safe and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. He also worked on various internal system changes such as Body Worn Cameras and Records Management. Schneider was promoted to Deputy Chief in 2021 and now Police Chief, effective the week of July 3, 2023.

Meet Deputy Chief Rolf

“I am excited to help lead. When I joined the Champlin Police Explorers back in high school, I never imagined I would become Deputy Chief. I look forward to moving our department forward and making it one our community can be proud of. I would like to thank Chief Schneider and the City Council for allowing me this opportunity. I would also like to thank the community for trusting me to serve you.”

Deputy Chief Rolf’s Story: Weston Rolf started his career with the City as a Police Explorer in October 1998 and remained an active participant in the Explorer Program until April of 2001. Weston also served as a School Resource Security Officer at Champlin Park High School from August 2000 to February 2001. Weston was promoted to the full-time Community Service Officer position in February of 2001, and in August of 2004, Weston was hired as a Police Officer. Weston has served as a Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, and Investigator. Weston has also been assigned to the following: livable housing, business liaison, pawn inspector, alcohol and tobacco compliance, D.A.R.E instructor, community outreach, and traffic officer. On October 1, 2015, Weston was promoted to Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he served as a Patrol Sergeant and in his last assignment, he served as the Investigative Sergeant for just short of six years. He is the recipient of the Champlin Police Department’s Life Saving Awards (twice), Medal of Merit (twice), a Commendation Award, and a Distinguished Service Award.

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