Law Enforcement
Mission Statement
Maintain the safety, security, and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Marenisco Township
Operations
Preventive patrol, criminal investigations, crime prevention, community policing and traffic enforcement
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Chief Bruce J. Mahler |
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Officer George Beninghaus |
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Officer Carl Smith |
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Officer Brandon Tauer |
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Officer Bob Halvorson |
Hours of Operation
Chief Bruce J. Mahler:
Monday – Friday 0700 – 1500 hours
On-call after hours
Home: 906-787-2721
Cell: 906-458-4539
911 – ask for Chief Mahler
October-April Officers:
Beninghaus, Smith, Tauer, and Halvorson work snowmobile patrol on the Thursday through Sunday afternoon shift
May-September Officers:
Officers work mainly Friday and Saturday afternoon shift
County sheriff and MSP handle calls if Chief Mahler cannot be contacted for call-out