Benjamin Edward Bruce

Current agency: Mahnomen Co. Sheriff's OfficeMahnomen, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Liability Costs

--Arrests

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jun 17, 2008
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Unarmed Control Measures

Completed: Jan 14, 2221
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jun 24, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

TASER Certification

Completed: Jun 18, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Christopher Norton, Robert Bexell, Richard Winkler, Zachary Saunders

EVOC

Completed: May 14, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Greg Newinski, Mark Bromwneshenkel

Stop The Bleed

Completed: May 12, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Christopher Norton

Unarmed Control Measures

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Firearms in Low Light and Adverse Weather

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Less Lethal Impact Munitions (General CE)

Completed: Sep 10, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Richard Winkler

Firearms Qualification

Completed: May 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism for Law Enforcement

Completed: Apr 25, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Nichole Reinardy

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Apr 16, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Use of Force

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Unarmed Control Measures

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Firearms in Low Light and Adverse Weather

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: Nov 13, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

FTO Basic

Completed: Sep 18, 2024
Credits: 28
Sponsor: Field Training Solutions - SP09947
Instructor: Fto Solutions

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Report Writing

Completed: Jul 17, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Criminal Interdiction Training (1 day)

Completed: Jul 10, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

Completed: Mar 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

CIT Module 13: Autism

Completed: Mar 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Bias Crimes Part 1: The Legal Aspects

Completed: Feb 28, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

CIT Module 14: Suicide

Completed: Feb 18, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.5 Leadership and Change

Completed: Feb 18, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 2.5 Proactive Communication

Completed: Feb 18, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Oct 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

CIT Module 9: Personality Disorders

Completed: Sep 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

ICLD 2.7 Cultural Diversity

Completed: Sep 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

CIT Module 15: Suicide by Cop

Completed: Sep 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

CIT Module 12: Elderly Mental Health

Completed: Sep 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

CIT Module 1: What is CIT?

Completed: Aug 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 7, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Use of Force

Completed: May 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Unarmed Control Measures

Completed: May 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: May 31, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: May 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Right to Know Safety Training / Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: May 31, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Nov 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

CIT Module 6: Anxiety Disorders

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

CIT Module 8 Substance Use Disorders

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

Use of Force

Completed: May 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: May 24, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism for Law Enforcement: Recognition & Response

Completed: May 12, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Level 2

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. - SP10613
Instructor: Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Predatory Offender Registration And Investigations Training

Completed: Apr 20, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Level 1

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. - SP10613
Instructor: Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Aug 25, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 14, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Minnesota Crime Alert Certification Online Training

Completed: Jun 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Emotional Intelligence*

Completed: May 27, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Crisis Management & De-Esculation Skills During COVID 19 Pandemic

Completed: May 26, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Generations

Completed: May 24, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Understanding Native American Culture and Traditions When Investigating Crimes

Completed: May 11, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Fond Du Lac Tribal Police Dept. - SP00905
Instructor: Fond Du Lac Tribal Police Dept.

Positive Emotional Intelligence

Completed: May 10, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Apr 15, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

CIT Module 3: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Completed: Apr 7, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Conflict Management

Completed: Apr 6, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Leadership and Ethics

Completed: Apr 6, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Understanding Mental Illness

Completed: Apr 6, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Unarmed Control Measures

Completed: Jan 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Right to Know Safety Trainng / Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Jan 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Jan 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Jan 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Right to Know Safety Trainng / Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Jan 1, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Dec 3, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: May 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Right to Know Safety Trainng / Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: May 21, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Unarmed Control Measures

Completed: May 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: May 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: May 18, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

3Echo - Hostile Event Response

Completed: Feb 22, 2020
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Metropolitan Emergency Services Board - SP09803
Instructor: Metropolitan Emergency Services Board

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Nov 22, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

ARIDE-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement & SFST/Day 3

Completed: Oct 2, 2019
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 day

Completed: Oct 1, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 day

Completed: Sep 30, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Why Teens Kill

Completed: Aug 21, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Pennington Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05700
Instructor: Pennington Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

TASER Certification

Completed: Jun 20, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Jun 20, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: White Earth Tribal Police Department - SP09941
Instructor: White Earth Tribal Police Department

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Jun 20, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Bomb Threats in Schools

Completed: Feb 5, 2019
Credits: 1

Driving Techniques

Completed: Feb 5, 2019
Credits: 1

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 25, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

ARREST, SEARCH, & SEIZURE (FOURTH AMENDMENT)

Completed: Jan 25, 2019
Credits: 2

BEST PRACTICES IN DANGEROUS CANINE ENCOUNTERS

Completed: Jan 24, 2019
Credits: 1

BASIC FIRST AID

Completed: Jan 17, 2019
Credits: 2

ADVANCED DEFENSIVE DRIVING TECHNIQUES

Completed: Jan 15, 2019
Credits: 1

Active shooter: Phases and Prevention

Completed: Jan 15, 2019
Credits: 1

Active Shooter Preperation And Response For Schools

Completed: Jan 14, 2019
Credits: 1

Firearms Qualification Course of Fire

Completed: Oct 26, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics

Completed: May 30, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: White Earth Tribal Police Department - SP09941
Instructor: White Earth Tribal Police Department

TASER Certification

Completed: May 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: May 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Refersher Course

Completed: May 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Oct 12, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: White Earth Tribal Police Department - SP09941
Instructor: White Earth Tribal Police Department

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 12, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

Completed: Oct 2, 2017
Credits: 1

Use of Force Refersher Course

Completed: Jul 6, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

TASER Certification

Completed: Jul 6, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jul 6, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Aquatic Invasive Species for Law Enforcement

Completed: Jun 7, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

E-Charging

Completed: May 17, 2017
Credits: 2

MN DATAMASTER RECERT

Completed: Jan 15, 2017
Credits: 3

TASER Certification

Completed: Dec 21, 2016
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Refersher Course

Completed: Dec 21, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04400
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 20, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Aug 8, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: Mahnomen Co. Sheriffs Office

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Mahnomen Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jun 17, 2008	Present	Active