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Oak Park Heights' Binkley Promotes to 3rd Watch Lieutenant
By Sherlinda Wheeler
Congrats to Sgt. Travis Binkley on his promotion to 3rd watch Lieutenant!
Lt. Binkley began his career with the DOC in 2010 as a Kitchen Supervisor at STW. In April 2011, he started as an Officer at FRB where he worked for two years before transferring to OPH, then was promoted to Sgt. on 3rd watch in June, 2018.
Binkley has volunteered for a variety of programs and projects. He started as a Field Training Officer in 2017, and in 2021 he assumed the role of FTO Coordinator. In 2014, he joined the Crisis Intervention Team, progressing to a CIT Coach in 2018.
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Ismail and VanEmmerik Receive Checks From Correctional Peace Officer Foundation
By Sgt. Joe Witter
Officer Ismail and Sgt. VanEmmerik (not pictured) were presented with a check from the Correctional Peace Officer Foundation (CPOF). CPOF is a national, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting the surviving families of Correctional Officers who lose their lives in pursuit of their chosen profession and/or to those who are severely hurt in the line of duty.
Left to Right: Sgt. Joe Witter, Officer Abdurahim Ismail and Sgt. Brandon Witter -
Oak Park Heights' Plumber Strusz Retires After 22 Years
By Sherlinda Wheeler
Mike Strusz, our Plumber at Oak Park Heights, retired on February 22, 2023.
Mike started his career at OPH on March 7, 2001. Mike has been the main plumber here for 22 years. Mike always had smile on his face and a joke to tell. There was never a dull moment with Mike around, he made it enjoyable to come to work.
Mike will be missed, and we wish Mike a long happy retirement!
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Oak Park Heights' Cash Promotes to Sergeant
By Jessica Fergen
Congratulations to Sergeant Matt Cash on his promotion to Complex 2/Canteen Sergeant.
Sergeant Cash began his career with the DOC at Oak Park Heights in April 2012. In June of 2022, Sergeant Cash accepted a WOOC Sergeant position in Complex 5. Sergeant Cash completed a 40 Casework Practicum and Evidence Based Practices training. He is also an AHA BLS/Heart Saver Instructor.
Sergeant Cash received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Winona State.
L to R: Sgt. Matt Cash and AWO Chris Pawelk -
Oak Park Heights Welcomes Recent Academy Graduates
By Sherlinda Wheeler
Meet the OPH combined Academy classes numbers 171, 174 and 175.
L to R: From Academy #174 Electrician Stuart Kahler and Officer Anthony Feesl, From Academy #171 RN Laura Kavitz, From Academy #175 Officer Chris Betker, Officer David Kettner, OAS Evelina Walter and General Maintenance Worker Anthony Ghylin. -
Oak Park Heights Nurse Hansen Promoted to RN Supervisor
By Joan Wolff
Congrats to Stacia Hansen on her promotion to RN Supervisor at OPH.
Nurse Hansen has over 8 years of experience as an RN including her 6 years with the DOC. During her time as an RN Senior at Oak Park Heights, Nurse Hansen demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills, ability to manage challenging patient concerns/emergencies and played an active role in promoting quality healthcare. Her dedication to our department did not go unnoticed.
Nurse Hansen also has experience as an RN Special Investigator for the Minnesota Department of Health, RN Case Manager with HCMC Clinic, and supervisory experience with Allina Health Urgent Care. We are excited to have Nurse Hansen join our OPH management team.
Congratulations Stacia!
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Oak Park Heights Mosser Promoted to Sergeant
By Adam Perry
Officer Lindsay Mosser was promoted to Complex 5 Sergeant on 3rd Watch effective March 29, 2023.
Sergeant Lindsay Mosser began her career with the DOC in April of 2015. She started in ACU, where she stayed for 2 years. Lindsay then bid into Complex 3, and has remained there for the past 6 years. She had been a member of the FTO program for 4 years, while also participating with the BTYR and ICSM groups.
Previous to her time with the MN DOC, she volunteered with at risk youth, and with the Ramsey County Guardian Ad Litem Program.
Congratulations Lindsay!
L to R: Cpt. Amanda Hofer, Sgt. Lindsay Hofer and Lt. Adam Perry -
Shout Out: Oak Park Heights Officer De'Andre Moss
By Tina Payton
Ofc. Moss dedicates his time as an FTO coordinator, R2R instructor, CPR instructor, and as a Mentor coordinator. He works on 1st watch and tries his best to be there when new academies have their first OJT shift on 1st watch. He stays after his shift to help with FTO orientation and wrap up, and he'll do at least two shifts a month training new officers in Self Defense, Control Tactics, and/or Chemical Irritant.
The time and effort that he puts in to help mentor and train new academies is amazing and certainly shows that he is someone that you want on your team.
Thanks for everything that you do Moss!
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Shout Out: Sherry Bohn Oak Park Heights Executive 2
By Scott Roemer:
Sherry Bohn consistently commits her time to not only take care of her wide range of daily duties, which are taxing, but also commits her effort and emotion to recognize security staff's struggles and sacrifices. It is very appreciated.
