John Nagel

John Nagel began his law-enforcement career at the Minnesota State Patrol Academy in 1981 and served in the Minnesota State Patrol for about 30 years, retiring as a Field Lieutenant in 2011. He pursued a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of St. Thomas. He patrolled highways in Hennepin County, worked as a safety consultant for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and was assigned to the Governor's security detail. After retiring, he taught defensive driving and college courses on terrorism and world governments, and worked as a Minnesota DNR Youth Firearm Instructor.

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