Meet Police Officer Ryan Brown

Officer Ryan Brown joined the Bloomington Police Department in January 2023, initially working patrol and currently assigned to the street crimes unit that proactively focuses on crime reduction in targeted hotspots.

Brown earned an associate’s degree in law enforcement and started his career in 2011. He has prior law enforcement experience in Dakota County and for the Woodbury Police Department. He considers himself a night owl since he has spent most of his career working nights.

“Where I grew up, the police protected the community, helped others and made a positive impact so I knew from five years old that’s what I wanted to do.”

While all his family supports his career choice, Brown says his wife is his biggest supporter. Off duty, they enjoy hiking and camping and Mexican/Latin American cuisine. Brown also enjoys hockey. Fiji would be his dream vacation.

Brown’s Safety advice

You know what’s normal in your neighborhoods so, if you see something that isn’t right, call us right away. Minutes can mean the difference between stopping a crime or the criminal getting away.