Politics & Government

Longtime St. Louis Park Police Officer Retires

Det. Matt Reilly was honored by City Council on Tuesday night.

After spending 30 years on the force, St. Louis Park Police Det. Matt Reilly has announced his retirement.

Reilly, who started with the department on Feb. 15, 1982, was honored with a plaque from City Council on Tuesday night. Mayor Jeff Jacobs also read the following resolution:

WHEREAS, Matt began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 30 years ago on February 15, 1982; and

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WHEREAS, Matt served and protected the citizens of St. Louis Park as a patrol officer for nineteen years; and

WHEREAS, Matt served as the St. Louis Park Crime Prevention Officer for one year; and 

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WHEREAS, Matt was promoted to the position of Support Services Agent on January 1st, 2001; and

WHEREAS, Matt served on the board of the Midwest Economic Crime Fund; and 

WHEREAS, Matt was an active member of The Hennepin County Investigators Association; and

WHEREAS, Matt was regarded as an expert in financial crime investigations; and

WHEREAS, Matt provided mentorship to fellow officers during their assignments in the Support Services division; and

WHEREAS, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Support Services Agent Matt Reilly for his great contributions and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.


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