Sergeant Brant Richardson will retire in February after more than two decades with the Bloomington Police Department. He started in November 2003, and has served as sergeant since 2017, most recently supervising Investigations and the Bomb Unit.
Over his career, Brant served as a field training officer, crime scene technician, explosive detection canine handler, and officer in the Mall of America Police Unit. He joined the Bomb Unit in 2011 and became a certified Bomb Technician in 2012. He’s also supervised patrol and the Mall of America unit.
Brant’s path to policing began after his military service, inspired by a ride-along with his cousin. He believes good officers know how to talk to people and emphasizes the importance of community involvement: “If you see something out of place, report it.”
He credits his wife Kelly’s, unwavering support as key to his success. Off-duty, Brant enjoys deer and turkey hunting, fishing, woodworking, riding his side-by-side and tackling projects around the house.
“When I started at the police department, I wasn’t thinking about retirement,” Brant said. “But the years flew by. I’ve appreciated the job and, even more, the people I’ve worked with along the way.”
