Tom Gagnon

Married to Kyleen with three children, the oldest is 10 and the twins are 7. Outdoor activities are very important to our family. We enjoy hunting, fishing, archery, and camping up north, riding ATVs, hiking, and camping.

I was born and raised in Anoka County and have been a resident for about 40 years. I have been involved with law enforcement for the past 21 years. The last 18 years of that time have been as a licensed police officer within the county of Anoka. I am writing to inform you that I intend to run for Anoka County Sheriff this election year of 2022.

I obtained my bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State while serving in a non-sworn capacity with the City of Anoka Police Department and St. Cloud Police Department. In the past 18 years of being a licensed police officer within Anoka County, I have had the honor and privilege to be involved in many aspects of this career field. My current assignment is as a patrol officer, SWAT member, Use of Force Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Field Training Officer. I also was allowed the opportunity to work as an undercover narcotics investigator.

My intention in running for Sheriff is to continue and enhance the professional working relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and all law enforcement agencies within Anoka County. Mutual respect and cooperation between law enforcement agencies will allow us to serve our communities more efficiently and with better resources.

In closing, I would like to thank you for your time. I look forward to having conversations with you in the future.