Meet Our Team
Certified Division
Chief Thomas Bringman
Chief Bringman has led our Department for only a few months.  He came up through the ranks, from Patrolman to Sergeant, then Lieutenant.  After a brief retirement he was hired back to lead the Department.
Education:	Huss Elementary School (K-6) Three Rivers, Michigan Mendon High School (7-12) Mendon, Michigan Associates Degree in Business Glen Oaks Community College Centreville, Michigan Basic Police Academy Jackson Community College Jackson, Michigan Advanced Police Academy Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, Michigan Law Enforcement Executive Leadership Institute Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Family:	Married to Keri with two grown daughters, Vanessa and Ashley.
Other Interests:	Traveling to enjoy scuba diving, white water rafting, hiking and learning about other cultures. Martial arts training, tennis, bike riding and general daily exercise.
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Working with the dedicated team of of law enforcement personnel we have in Three Rivers. Working together with the team to serve and communicate with our community.
Goals:	To strengthen and improve the relationships between the police department and the citizens that we serve.
Detective Sergeant Michael Mohney
Education:	Attended WMU and KVCC.  Graduated from the Police Academy in 1987.
Family:	Married with a 2-year-old daughter and twins due in October 2007.
Favorite Aspect of Job:	There is always a different investigation occurring.  It is never the same every day.
Goals:	To solve or develop suspects in two cold case homicides before I retire.
Sergeant Jason Bingaman
Education:	Bachelors Degree - Lake Superior State University
Family:	Married, three sons - Eathan, Emmett and Ean
Favorite Aspect of Job:	It is a privilege to serve the Three Rivers Community.
Goals:	My goal is to be accessible to anyone in need of help.
Sergeant Elaine Smith
Education:	Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, KVCC
Family:	Married, daughter Courtney - 1 year old
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Its challenging and rewarding. When you are going to work you never know what you will be doing that day. There is certainly no routine in this career.
Goals:	To climb higher in the chain of command, implement the department police training program and get more involved in the community.
Sergeant Karl Huhnke
Education:	Oregon-Davis High School, Hamlet, Indiana BPE, Purdue University Post-Grad History Minor, Ball State University Respiratory Therapy, Newburry Junior College KVCC Police Academy
Family:	Married to Mary, 3 step-daughters
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Working with people - its never dull.
Officer TJ Baker
Education:	Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, KVCC
Family:	Married
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Officer Thomas Hicks and K-9 Officer Bedo
Education:	KVCC Police Academy
Family:	Married 29 years, 3 Sons - Jeff, Jared, Anthony
Favorite Aspect of Job:	K-9 Handler, 10 years experience with dog. Love watching K-9 Bedo work in his quest for tracking suspects and searching vehicles for drugs.
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Officer Andrew Howes
Education:	Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Lake Superior State University Alpha Phi Sigma - National Criminal Justice Honor Society
Family:	Married, 1 child
Accomplishments in Law Enforcement:	Member of the St Joseph County Multi-Jurisdictional Special Response Team Member of the St. Joseph County Major Crime Scene Task Force
Officer Matt Kilbourn
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Officer Eric Piper
Education:	Schoolcraft High School Associates In Law Enforcement, KVCC
Family:	Married with 4 children.
Favorite Aspect of Job:	I enjoy getting out into the community and getting to know the business owners, citizens, and children in town. I also enjoy the fact that every day is different and you really don't know what is going to happen on any given day.
Goals:	Professionally, I got into law enforcement to be a detective, and would like to see that happen some day. On a personal level, I would like to see a change in how the younger people view police officers and let them see that we are not their enemy, that we are here to keep them safe and protect everyone. I really try to go out of my way to talk to the teens and children in the community when I get the chance, showing them that I am a person too.
Other Interests:	I have a passion for the martial arts, which I have been heavily involved in since I was a preteen. I operate the Piper Academy of American Self-Defense in Vicksburg and teach several evening classes a week. I also enjoy weightlifting, reading, art, hunting, fishing, and playtime with my family.
Accomplishments In Law Enforcement:	Served on the SRT for three years Served on St Joseph County SCAN unit for one year TRPD Defensive Tactics Instructor
Officer Jill Sangalli
Education:	WMU - Bachelor of Science KVCC - 67th Police Academy
Family:	Married, 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son
Favorite Aspect of Job:	I like to give back to my community. I feel strongly about raising your children and working where you live.
Goals:	I would like to create a school liaison officer that goes to all of the elementary, middle and high schools.
Accomplishments:	Was a Clerk at TRPD for 3-1/2 years. Was the first female road officer for St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department. Came back to my hometown to work the road in November, 2006. Experience in community corrections, in-school suspensions and juvenile home.
Officer Sam Smallcombe
Education:	Three Rivers High School Associates of Applied Science, KVCC Kalamazoo Regional Police Academy
Military Experience:	U.S. Army 1993 - 1999 Michigan Army National Guard 1999 - 2002
Family:	Married, one child
Goals:	To make it home to my family at the end of the night.
Accomplishments In Law Enforcement:	Member of the St. Joseph County Major Crimes Task Force OHSP Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor
Officer Corey Smith
Education:	KVCC
Family:	Married, 3 children
Favorite Aspect of Job:	The fact that this job makes you think. Dealing with different situations with every call.
Goals:	I would like to see the younger generation look at the Police Department as friend and not foe.
Officer Matt Stark
Education:	Associates Degree in Criminal Justice - K.V.C.C.
Family:	Married
Favorite Aspect of Job:	I find a great level of satisfaction in my work. Having been born and raised in the City of Three Rivers, I have a strong commitment to the community. I also enjoy dealing with the city residents - both new residents and the people I've known since childhood. The job can be very stressful and complicated at times, but it is very fulfilling at the end of the day.
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Officer Jason Therrien
Education:	Associates in Law Enforcement
Family:	Married
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Working with the public.>
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Code Enforcement Division
Officer Roger Stanfill
Education:	Jellico High School, Jellico Tennessee U.S. Army 15 Years 1 Year Indiana Departmenr of Corrections
Family:	Married, 3 Sons, 1 Daughter
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Dealing with the public.
Goals:	To keep the City clean and to educate our residents on animal care.
Clerical Support Division
Administrative Assistant Kathy Bragg
Longevity:	Hired August 1992
Family:	Married to Gary for over 32 years. Three daughters and sons-in-law and BEST OF ALL four grandchildren with another on the way.
Career Accomplishments:	Was Clerk for TRPD while switching from our own department dispatching to 9-1-1 and starting the computer data base from scratch with New World. After 1 1/2 yr became office manager /Administrative Assistant.
Favorite Aspect of Job:	There is something new that we learn daily at the police department.
Goals:	Hopefully we can make an impact on a child or youth that will help them throughout their entire life.
Clerk Autumne Keifer
Education:	Certificate in Administrative Assistant - Legal Associates Degree of Applied Science in Business
Family:	Married to Terry, 1 child, step-son Jack
Favorite Aspect of Job:	My favorite aspect is the thrill of law enforcement in general. The whole field intrigues me.
Goals:	My goal is to help the Police Department flow smoother.
Clerk Denise Krauss
Education:	Marcellus High School Accounting & Office Specialist Dipolmas - Indiana Business College Associates Degree - Indiana Business College - Office Administration Associates Degree - Northwood University - Business Management Bachelors Degree - Northwood University - Business Management
Family:	Married - Charles, 2 Kids - Nathan 5 yrs and Carley 1 yr
Previous Experience:	Grant Co. Probation Department, Marion IN District Court Civil Division, Eaton County Courthouse, Charlotte MI
Favorite Aspect of Job:	My favorite aspect of the job is the interaction with the officers and the public. I enjoy helping people and this is the perfect opportunity to do just that. In this job there is never dull moment. This is a great bunch of people who care about their community and for myself a pleasure to be affiliated with.
Goals:	My goal is to have the public feel that they are treated with respect and empathy when they come to the department or call here. I try to be courteous and friendly to everyone no matter what the situation is.
Part-Time Clerk, Auxiliary Corporal Dianna Wilkins
Education:	Three Rivers High School graduate.
Full-Time Employment:	Co-Owner of Unlimited Funding Real Estate
Family:	Married to Matt 25 yrs this year. Daughter Courtney 14 and Son Levi 12
Favorite Aspect of Job:	I like the fact that working at TRPD whether as an Auxiliary or clerk is never boring. Everyday brings something new and different.
Goals:	Its a good feeling to be able to give back to the community that I grew up in as well as the community that I am raising my children in.
Auxiliary Division
Auxiliary Lieutenant Mike Fleckenstein
Education:	Parchment (MI) High School Various Trade Schools
Family:	Married to Brenda for nearly 25 years, 4 children.
Member Since:	1994
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Giving back to my community, interaction with the public, being a positive influence.
Goals:	To be a positive role model for our Auxiliary squad, and to be a part of the many good things happening in Three Rivers.
Auxiliary Sergeant Dan Mourey
Family:	Married, 3 children, 4 grandchildren
Member Since:	1994
Goals:	To help turn our recruits into good Auxiliary Officers.
Auxiliary Corporal Dianna Wilkins
Education:	Three Rivers High School graduate.
Full-Time Employment:	Co-Owner of Unlimited Funding Real Estate
Family:	Married to Matt 25 yrs this year. Daughter Courtney 14 and Son Levi 12
Favorite Aspect of Job:	I like the fact that working at TRPD whether as an Auxiliary or clerk is never boring. Everyday brings something new and different.
Goals:	Its a good feeling to be able to give back to the community that I grew up in as well as the community that I am raising my children in.
Auxiliary Officer Jim Ballard
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Auxiliary Officer Erich Bernhardt
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Auxiliary Officer Warren Geark
Education:	Mendon High School Plans to attend Police Academy at KVCC January 2008
Member Since:	2003
Family:	Single
Favorite Aspect of Job:	The training that I am getting to prepare me for the Police Academy, plus the excitement and working with people. The job is never dull.
Auxiliary Officer Ray Nelson
Education:	CM Russell High School, Great Falls Montana Missoula Vocational Technical, Missoula Montana Liberal Area Vocational Technical, Liberal Kansas Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Family:	Married, three daughters, 1 son-in-law, 1 grandson, 1 grand daughter on the way.
Member Since:	2000
Favorite Aspect of Job:	I appreciate the opportunity to serve my community by being a part of the Auxiliary Police Department. I got in to this when my kids were much younger in an effort to help make our community safer for all our children. I continue to serve with this main goal in mind.
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Auxiliary Officer Josh Shook
Education:	Three Rivers High School Glen Oaks Community College
Family:	Single
Favorite Aspect of Job:	Have been with TRPD for roughly three years now. Enjoy my job here very much. I like working with the community and being able to help the people of Three Rivers.
Goals:	In the fall I am going to Las Vegas to test for Las Vegas Metro Police Department.
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