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Tim Eggebraaten

Chief of Police (RETIRED)

Tim Eggebraaten was a police officer since 1992 and had many roles during his career with the Detroit Lakes, MN Police Department – DARE Instructor, Patrol Sergeant, Investigative Sergeant, K-9 Handler, and Chief of Police. Tim retired in 2016 after 24 ½ years in law enforcement and 3 years as a correctional officer.
Tim began talking about his leadership journey in 2016 and found that using music and sharing stories with others about personal and emotional topics helped in his own healing process and learned that others can benefit from knowing that they are not alone in their own journey.

Sept. 5, 2023

Debunking Leadership and Mental Health Stigma with Off-Duty Chief, Tim Eggebraaten

Tim discusses the weight of leadership and the feeling of loneliness that often accompanies it. He also addresses the important topic of mental health and shares his personal journey, including a heartbreaking story of a col…