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How 19 police chiefs over 121 years have shaped this Minnesota city

  • Rochester created its police chief position in 1905, 51 years after the city was founded.
  • Since the position was created, 19 men have served as Rochester police chief.
  • The role began as a mayoral appointment, but a Police Civil Service Commission was established in 1931.
  • Macken served as chief for 37 years, while Peterson led the department for nearly 20 years and expanded technology.
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How 19 police chiefs over 121 years have shaped this Minnesota city

Rochester has had 19 police chiefs since 1905. From the city’s first chief to Jim Franklin, see the history of the men who have led the Rochester Police Department.

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Duluth News Tribune broke the news in Cherokee County, United States on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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