Each year the Burnsville Police Department recognizes one of their officers for demonstrating exceptional service and dedication to the department and citizens of Burnsville.
2020 Officer of the Year - Adam Medlicott
2019 Officer of the Year - Roy Gutzman
2018 Officer of the Year - Casey M. Buck
2017 Officer of the Year - Erin L. Holznagel
2016 Officer of the Year - Maksim G. Yakovlev
2015 Officer of the Year - Bryan C. Bye
2014 Officer of the Year - Jameson M. Ritter
2013 Officer of the Year - Brian J. Hasselman
2012 Officer of the Year - Shaun Anselment
2011 Officer of the Year - Derek R. Schutz
2010 Officer of the Year - Christopher C. Biagini
2009 Officer of the Year - Paul J. Olerich
2008 Officer of the Year - Kyle J. Posthumus
2007 Officer of the Year - Andrea L. Newton
2006 Officer of the Year - Patrick A. Gast
2005 Officer of the Year - Steven M. Stoler
2004 Officer of the Year - Steve Adrian
2003 Officer of the Year - Jef L. Behnken
2002 Officer of the Year - Eric J. Gieseke
2001 Officer of the Year - Greg Enos
Minnesota Statue 471.701 requires that a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest paid employees. The City of Burnsville’s titles and salaries as of January 1, 2021 are: City Manager: $177,138; Fire Chief: $168,471; PW Director: $168,471.