Carla M. Cincotta
Oakdale
Summary
Experienced leader, with focus on executive strategic planning, team building, and employee development. Broad budgeting and fiscal management experience; with specific focus on legislative fiscal notes, internal controls, and compliance to federal, tribal, and statutory and administrative rules. Integrity, fairness, and honesty; always in an ethical manner. Dedicated public servant with a strong work ethic. Superb written and verbal communication skills. Extensive time management and organizational proficiency.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Chief Law Enforcement Officer
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
01.2016 - Current
- Oversee regulation and enforcement of laws related to two of Minnesota’s largest multi-billion-dollar industries, Alcohol and Gambling.
- Develop and set the strategic direction for the division and lead staff in setting a course to achieve desired goals.
- Built and continue to maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders, liquor and gambling industry associations, and various levels of city, county, tribal and state governments.
- Set the divisions communication plan, branding, tone and voice in alignment with the strategic plan.
- Provide testimony on relevant issues for administrative, criminal, and legislative hearings.
- Understand and effectively manage division budgets, grants, and forfeiture proceedings.
- Member of the steering committee for Adult Use Cannabis legislation.
- Subject matter expert on Minnesota Charitable Gaming, Minnesota Pari-Mutual Horse Racing, Minnesota Lottery, Minnesota Sports Wagering proposed legislation, Minnesota Tribal-State gaming compacts, and Minnesota Liquor Laws.
Senior Special Agent; Special Agent in Charge
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Manage the Gambling Enforcement section to ensure the proper regulation and enforcement of state and federal gambling laws and administrative rules.
- Direct, coordinate, and review the investigative activities of special agents.
- Complete comprehensive research related to proposed legislation and its potential impact on the division.
- Review and contribute to strategic planning and budget discussions.
- Review and advise on tribal state gaming compact technical amendments.
- Schedule and maintain quarterly tribal gaming compact compliance inspections and audit reviews.
- Respond to gaming legal inquiries, media requests, and freedom of information data requests.
- Maintain relationships with other gaming regulatory agencies, law enforcement and tribal partners.
Special Agent
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Manage and conduct complex criminal and civil investigations related to Alcohol and Gambling statutory and regulatory violations, including comprehensive and sensitive background /financial inquiries.
- Direct multiple administrative tasks and travel schedules, responsible for the collection and securing of physical evidence for successful prosecution.
- Initiated and coordinated the divisions’ Retail Alcohol Vendor Enforcement program for ten counties and 110 cities. Managed all work assignments, documentation, statistical data and the fair distribution of tasks (2008-2011).
- Organized and lead the divisions’ 10-4 alcohol reduction program by creating partnerships and collaborating with the University of Minnesota and various academia, state social service groups, state law enforcement, and local and private entities in an effort to reduce the alcohol related crimes.
- Illegal Gambling and Lawful Gambling co-instructor for charitable gambling organizations.
Police Officer
Stillwater Police Department
01.1995 - 01.2005
- Performed duties of Patrol Officer, D.A.R.E. Officer and Field Training Officer. Assignments included School Liaison Officer, Explorer Post Advisor, Juvenile Investigations, Adult Investigations and assignment to the Washington County Coordinated Narcotics Task Force.
Education
FBI Law Enforcement and Executive Development Association Trilogy Awarded -
Supervisor, Command, Executive Leadership (LEEDA)
01.2025
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Northwestern University, School of Police Staff and Command
12.2021
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International Association of Chiefs of Police, Women in Leadership
01.2016
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Leadership in Police Organizations
01.2012
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National Law Enforcement Liquor Association Leadership Academy
01.2010
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Minnesota Alcohol and Traffic Safety Conference
01.2010
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Grant Writing for Public Safety Agencies
01.2009
B.S. - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
01.2006
A.A. - Law Enforcement
Century College
01.1993
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
- Center for Alcohol Law and Policy: 2020 Leadership in Alcohol Regulation Award, COVID response and fiscal management for the Minnesota hospitality industry.
- Hennepin County Emergency Medical Services: 2020 Chief’s Meritorious Service Award. Multi-Agency Command Center, Liaison Civil Unrest, 2020.
- Minnesotans for Safe Driving Special Recognition Award for the Retail Alcohol Vendor Enforcement (RAVE) Program, 2010.
- Washington County Coordinated Narcotics Task Force Unit Citation, Washington County Office of the Sheriff, 2004.
- Meritorious Service Commendation, Stillwater Police Department, 2001.
Timeline
Director and Chief Law Enforcement Officer
Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
01.2016 - Current
Senior Special Agent; Special Agent in Charge
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
01.2012 - 01.2016
Special Agent
Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division
01.2005 - 01.2012
Police Officer
Stillwater Police Department
01.1995 - 01.2005
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Northwestern University, School of Police Staff and Command
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International Association of Chiefs of Police, Women in Leadership
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Leadership in Police Organizations
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National Law Enforcement Liquor Association Leadership Academy
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Minnesota Alcohol and Traffic Safety Conference
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Grant Writing for Public Safety Agencies
B.S. - Criminal Justice Administration
Columbia Southern University
A.A. - Law Enforcement
Century College
FBI Law Enforcement and Executive Development Association Trilogy Awarded -
Supervisor, Command, Executive Leadership (LEEDA)