Coon Rapids Police Salute Retiring Anoka Chief Eric Peterson, Welcome Successor Andy Youngquist

Coon Rapids Police Salute Retiring Anoka Chief Eric Peterson, Welcome Successor Andy Youngquist

In a display of cross-departmental camaraderie, the Coon Rapids Police Department took to social media to honor the retirement of Anoka’s Chief Eric Peterson. After a dedicated stint that spanned three decades, Chief Peterson has put down his badge, opening the door for his successor, Chief Andy Youngquist, to step in.

According to a Facebook post by the Coon Rapids Police Department, the transition was marked by a ceremony attended by Coon Rapids Chief Bill Steiner last week. The post read, “We wish all the best to our neighboring police chief in his retirement! Anoka Chief Eric Peterson retired on Friday after more than 30 years with the department.” The local law enforcement community clearly values longevity and service, recognizing the lasting impact of such careers.

Chief Youngquist brings to the position a history already intertwined with the Anoka Police Department, having volunteered as an explorer while attending Anoka High School. These roots may serve to instill a sense of continuity, as implicit in the welcoming message shared by Coon Rapids PD, “We thank Chief Peterson for his many years of service and welcome incoming Chief Andy Youngquist.”

The Coon Rapids PD has publicly expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration that lies ahead. As they look forward to continuing the partnership with Anoka PD under new leadership, they assert, “Our partnerships with local departments help make our community strong!” Such sentiments echo a commitment to shared goals and community well-being, suggesting a seamless changeover in this suburban enclave of law enforcement.

SOURCE: hoodline