by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - After more than thirty-nine years serving the Riley County community, Riley County Police Department, Assistant Director, Kurt Moldrup, has announced his retirement, effective January 1, 2025.
In March 1985, AD Moldrup started his career with the Riley County Police Department. He has worked in both the patrol and investigations divisions and held other positions, including Public Information Officer and Internal Affairs Officer.
In 1995, Moldrup was promoted to sergeant, and then in 2000, he was promoted to lieutenant.
In May of 2009, he was captain, overseeing both the Support and Corrections Divisions.
On June 25, 2018, Moldrup was appointed to the position of Interim Assistant Director and in January 2020, he was officially appointed as Assistant Director. From February 2022 to January 1, 2023, he served as Interim Director until Director Brian Peete was sworn into the office, when he then resumed his duties as Assistant Director.
AD Moldrup has received numerous accolades, including a Director’s Commendation, the Little Apple Optimist Club Award, nominations for Officer and Supervisor of the Year, a Life Saving Award, and the Meritorious Service Award.
Moldrup has guided the department through milestones, including the implementation of succession planning, adopting evidence-based policing policies, numerous CALEA assessments, and leading the department through multiple critical incidents.
"AD Moldrup has served RCPD and this community with distinction, never hesitating to go or do whatever was needed. Kurt is a consummate professional who exemplifies leadership. He has been practicing community-led and 21st-century policing concepts long before they became widely recognized. He led RCPD through some of the most challenging times, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, and an era of record-low hiring and diminished public trust in law enforcement. His uncompromising integrity, honor, and ethics were the cornerstones that ensured this department enjoyed broad community support while many others struggled." remarked RCPD Director, Brian Peete.
AD Muldrup and his wife, Sue, have eleven children. His family has supported his commitment to serving the Manhattan and Riley County communities, including being involved in multiple non-profit and faith-based organizations.
"First responders make significant sacrifices for their families and communities. Kurt has given so much, and his family has shared him with us. Because of his dedication, countless lives have been changed for the better," noted Director Peete
AD Moldrup leaves a legacy of a culture of service and professionalism, which he promoted to all RCPD employees.
"Without integrity, there is no foundation to build on. Kurt epitomizes what law enforcement should be and how we should respond to and treat those we serve. He set high standards, mentored, and elevated many people to new heights they may never have thought possible. Through personal connections and fatherly guidance, he has ensured that the professional and approachable manner in which we serve is forever embedded in RCPD as the norm, not the exception," said Director Peete.
RCPD has tentatively scheduled Assistant Director Moldrup's retirement reception for December 27, 2024.