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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jake Omodt, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 • commintern@EdinaMN.gov • EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Travis Nordhus Sworn In as Edina Police Officer
Edina, Minn., May 31, 2018 – The Edina Police Department officially gained a new team member 2:30 p.m.
Friday, May 31, when Officer Travis Nordhus took the oath of office at Edina City Hall.
Nordhus graduated from the University of Minnesota – Duluth with a degree in Environmental Science before
going back to school at Rochester Community Technical College (RCTC) to pursue his interest in law
enforcement. While going to school at RCTC, Nordhus worked as a Reserve Officer for the South Lake
Minnetonka Police Department where he gained valuable experience. After his graduation from RCTC,
Nordhus was hired almost immediately by the New Brighton Police Department where he worked as a Police
Officer for nearly two years. During his time at New Brighton, Nordhus was trained as a Field Training
Officer, something he hopes to continue at Edina after he gets settled in.
“The reputation of Edina -- the City itself and the Police Department -- both have great reputations,”
Nordhus said about his choice to work for the department. “Edina is a little bigger of an agency than New
Brighton and has a lot of different opportunities and specialties.”
Nordhus began his training with Edina May 21 and has done firearms, defense tactics and medical response
training. He has also spent time with police dispatch to learn more about the department and how it works
together. “Travis just started his training but has brought a positive attitude and willingness to learn,” said
Field Training Officer Jason Behr. “I am certain that Travis will remain this way when he enters his on the
road portion of his training.”
Nordhus will take to the streets June 1 for the first of three phases riding with Edina officers to gain a lay of
the land and to see how Edina officers work in the field. “I’m excited to get on the road and to get to know
the city and my partners more,” said Nordhus. “In the training process, you’re being evaluated, so it comes
with a little nerves, but I’m excited to get out there.”
For more information on Nordhus and his training process, contact him at TNordhus@EdinaMN.gov or
contact Training Officer Jason Behr at JBehr@EdinaMn.gov.
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