David Zimmer has joined the Center of the American Experiment as the Policy Fellow for Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Mr. Zimmer served 33 years in local law enforcement with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, retiring as a Captain. During his law enforcement career, Mr. Zimmer served as a deputy and a supervisor in areas including the Jail, Courts, Patrol/Water Patrol, Investigations, and Tactical Command. Mr. Zimmer was recognized as a collaborative law enforcement leader who earned the respect of stakeholders throughout the criminal justice system. His wide range of experiences and decades of relationship building within the criminal justice system will serve the Center of the American Experiment well as Mr. Zimmer advocates for public policy that will ensure a consequential criminal justice system for all Minnesotans.