Benjamin Thomas Bauer

Current agency: Moorhead Police Dept.Moorhead, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Mar 1, 2021
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

2026 Legislative Update

Completed: Aug 3, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

EVOC

Completed: May 20, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Jonathan Hanson, Brett Musich

Initial Lidar For Allied Agencies

Completed: May 7, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Use of Force MN

Completed: May 2, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Apr 22, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Adult Learning Concepts for Field Trainers

Completed: Mar 6, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

Minnesota State Patrol Allied Agency Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Feb 10, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003

Scenario Based Training Instructor

Completed: Jan 9, 2026
Credits: 21
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Robert Lokhorst, Chad Malmberg, Tom Menton, Charles Lemon, Kris Mua

Defensive Tactics Fall In-Service 2025

Completed: Oct 30, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Sgt. Nicholas Leinen, Joseph Secord, Cuyler Johnson, Rob Reller, Sydne Mark

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 5

Completed: Aug 29, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 4

Completed: Aug 28, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course Day 3

Completed: Aug 27, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40Hour Course DAY 2

Completed: Aug 26, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 1

Completed: Aug 25, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

2025 Moorhead Police Dept Handgun and Rifle Qualification

Completed: Aug 21, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404

2025 Skills Shoot

Completed: May 15, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Kyle Huewe, Andrew Werk, Ben Bauer, Ethan Halvorson, Nick Wiedenmeyer

Less Lethal Certification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training- Dec 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training- July 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training- Aug 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training- Oct 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training- Nov 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training- Sept 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

2024 Fall Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Nov 1, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics On-Line Course

Completed: Sep 2, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training- Jan 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Dail Training- Feb 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training March 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

2024 Summer Skills Shoot

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Less Lethal Certification

Completed: May 16, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

DMT-G Certification Course

Completed: Apr 18, 2024
Credits: 18
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Autism for Law Enforcement: Promoting Safe Outcomes

Completed: Mar 22, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Definition and Prevalence

Completed: Mar 22, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

2024 Fall Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Mar 21, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Completed: Mar 6, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 6, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Lexipol Daily Training July 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Nov 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Aug 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Sept 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Dec 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Oct 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Defensive Tactics Fall In-Service 2023

Completed: Nov 8, 2023
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Pursuit Intervention Technique

Completed: Aug 1, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training Feb 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training March 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Qualification

Completed: Jun 1, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Taser 7 Recertification

Completed: May 31, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Police Firearm Instructor Course

Completed: May 26, 2023
Credits: 44
Sponsor: Ballistic Defense LLC - SP10440
Instructor: Ballistic Defense LLC

Spring In-Service OT

Completed: May 4, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

FTO Basic

Completed: Apr 5, 2023
Credits: 28
Sponsor: Field Training Solutions - SP09947
Instructor: Fto Solutions

Lexipol Daily Training July 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training Sept 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training August 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Embracing Community and Cultural Differences

Completed: Dec 15, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Fall In-Service 2022

Completed: Dec 7, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Evidence for Prosecution

Completed: Oct 26, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hawley Police Dept. - SP01403
Instructor: Hawley Police Dept.

Qualification

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Death Investigation-Collection of Evidence Off the Dead

Completed: Sep 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office - SP09462
Instructor: Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office

Investigation of Infant Deaths

Completed: Sep 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office - SP09462
Instructor: Ramsey County Medical Examiners Office

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 2022

Completed: Jun 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training Feb- 2022

Completed: Jun 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training March 2022

Completed: Jun 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training April 2022

Completed: Jun 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Spring In-Service OT

Completed: May 24, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

De-escalation and Conflict Management

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

2021 Low Light Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Apr 26, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training Sept- 21

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Nov- 21

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Dec- 21

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Oct- 21

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Defensive Tactics Fall In-Service 2021

Completed: Nov 10, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

ARIDE Day 3-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

Completed: Aug 19, 2021
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 Day

Completed: Aug 18, 2021
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification

Completed: Jun 22, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Conflict Management, Mental Illness & Implicit Bias

Completed: May 4, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Mental Health First Aid

Completed: Mar 11, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Moorhead Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Mar 1, 2021	Present	Active