304 Laurel Street Brainerd, MN 56401 p: 218.829.4749 Fax: 218.829.9459 crowing. us CROW WING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Office of Seott Goddard, Sheriff Date: May 10, 2021 ‘Mayor Aulie, | am writing this letter to inform you that | am restricting your police department personnel from all Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office-controlled buildings effective immediately. They will continue to have access to our jail as needed for their job duties, but they will be limited to the sally port and the pre-book areas. If these officers need access to other areas of our buildings, they will need to obtain prior approval from a patrol sergeant or higher rank from my office. ‘This is not a decision | take lightly, but | find it necessary after reading the May 5, 2021, Crosby Courier. | found Chief Taylor's actions towards retired Chief Kim Coughlin and retired Lieutenant Kevin Randolph troubling and frankly unacceptable for a person in his position. | cannot consciously allow myself or my staff to be exposed to any surreptitious recordings that Chief Taylor may be conducting. ‘My office will continue to respond to calls within your city and when your officers request assistance. | have shared with my staff the concerns with Chief Taylor's actions and have advised them to use caution when communicating with him. | take pride in the professionalism of my staff and how they serve our citizens, and the relationships they have with our local police officers. It is unfortunate that there are instances such as this that lead to distrust and skepticism. Please disseminate this letter to your city council and personnel that fall under this directive. | will also forward a copy of this letter to the City of Ironton since your city contracts police services with them. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please contact me at (218) 829-4749. ‘Sincerely, Scott Goddard Crow Wing County Sheriff City of ronton The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is Committed to Providing Public Service that is Beneficial to All Members of the Community through Leadership, Experience and Compassion,