The Special Operations Unit is led by Senior Commander Brad Hazelett, Commander Mollie Brodt, and Commander Patrick Cheshier.
The Special Operations Unit will collaborate with local businesses, community members, other agencies and city departments to maintain an informed and prepared approach toward public safety, seek out positive community engagement opportunities, facilitate local and citywide events and sustain readiness capabilities for the department and our law enforcement partners.
Senior Commander Brad Hazelett 651.266.5561
Brad.Hazelett@stpaul.gov
Commander Patrick Cheshier 651.266.5659
Patrick.Cheshier@stpaul.gov
Commander Mollie Brodt 651.266.5652
Mary.Brodt@stpaul.gov
This unit includes:
Protection and facilitation of First Amendment Rights
Department Readiness
Mobile Field Force
Event Permitting
Bike Cops for Kids Bike Truck
East Metro Agency Collaboration
Special Events & Permitting
The Special Operations Unit processes special event and block club party permits. If you're interested in hosting an event, please check our Special Events and Permitting page for more information.
Saint Paul Police Department works in collaboration with Emergency Management on an as needed basis. The mission of Emergency Management is to build, sustain and improve our community’s capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from threatened or actual disasters, whether natural or man-made and acts of terrorism. We accomplish this by working with our partner agencies and organizations.
