WEBSITES FOR HEROES
We design and maintain websites for POLICE, FIRE, EMS, DISPATCHERS, CORRECTIONS, MILITARY, and SUPPORTERS.
With our public safety expertise and over two decades of design experience, we understand the unique specializations and challenges faced by public safety organizations. Our initial step involves assessing your requirements and objectives. We are prepared to design with quality and assurance, empowering your organization’s growth.
In addition, we specialize in recruitment-focused website solutions to help you attract top talent. Our designs are tailored to highlight your mission, values, and career opportunities to engage potential recruits and streamline the application process to meet your staffing goals.
Ryan
In 2007, Ryan started designing websites as a hobby. In 2015, he decided he wanted to help public safety organizations build their online presence. He created RD Designs, LLC and started expanding his business. He currently maintains over 50 websites throughout the World. In 2021, he expanded the business into the eCommerce world, allowing organizations to sell merchandise without ever having to touch the product. RD Designs with a purpose — to give back to public safety organizations and their supporters.
Ryan was born into a public safety family and raised in northern Minnesota. He graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity with a major in Cybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics from Syracuse University, New York. He also has an Associate’s in Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement from Hibbing Community and Technical College.
Ryan is currently a sergeant with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has worked in the Adult Detention Division, Court Services Division, Enforcement Services Division/Patrol Unit, and is currently assigned to the Technology Unit. He has been employed there since June of 2000.
Ryan is a member of the Real Time Crime Center Association, Hennepin County Sheriff’s Supervisor’s Association, the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the High Technology Crime Investigation Association.
Kate
Kate has done graphic design work and photography for over a decade. She is also a freelance writer and editor. She is the marketing director for RD Designs, LLC.
Kate was born into a public safety family and raised in northern Minnesota. She has a hybrid liberal arts and science degree, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Liberty University. She is a graduate student at Liberty University.
Kate works for a police department in the Minneapolis area and currently assigned to the investigations division where she is a detective. During her career, she has been assigned to patrol, field training, the behavioral health unit, and the domestic violence response team. She is a nationally certified emergency medical technician, holds certifications in tactical medicine, and formerly worked for an advanced life support EMS agency. She was the recipient of the 2021 Minnesota Association of Women Police Excellence in Service Award for her work with the domestic violence response team and legislative efforts to strengthen Minnesota’s domestic violence laws.
Kate is a member of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Minnesota Association of Women Police.
We look forward to partnering with you!
I've seen, firsthand, the quality of work and level of service RD Designs LLC produces time and again. I challenge you to find a company more willing to work with your group from start to finish while still holding the values of first responder groups as a priority. I am proud to endorse Ryan and his work...
Pat Chelmo
Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police
Ryan is no joke so fast I often times tell him “you don't have to do this right now.” He’s so open to our ideas, and shares his professional suggestions as well. Not every dude would step up to the plate to work with 2k women without fear, but Ryan does so, awesomely. Those of us at Backing the Blue Line couldn’t appreciate you more Ryan, thank you...
Brooke Sollin
Backing the Blue Line
We were absolutely stuck and rudderless until we contacted RD Designs. Ryan was able to understand our concept and designed the perfect website to meet and surpass our needs. Most importantly, from start to finish Ryan was patient with our mistakes and with educating us about managing the website...
Scott Whiteford
Crisis Negotiators Association of MN
