Benjamin Jerome Bruce

Current agency: Becker Co. Sheriff's OfficeDetroit Lakes, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Dec 23, 2010
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

2026 Becker County Law Enforcement Legal Update

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker County Attorney'S Office - SP10403
Instructor: Becker County Attorney's Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Law Enforcement Escort/Pilot Car Training

Completed: Mar 4, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Dec 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Dec 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Dec 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Dr. William J. Lewinski; William J. Everett, J.D.

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Nov 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 19, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: Oct 2, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Operator Certification: Less Lethal Specialty Impact Munitions

Completed: Oct 2, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training/Speed Shoot/Threat Advancement/Coffee Shop Drill

Completed: Sep 16, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Jul 24, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Correctional Professionals (3-year course approval)

Completed: Apr 24, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Spark Training LLC - SP10589

Command and Control 101 for Patrol Supervisors

Completed: Apr 23, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Small Team Room Clearing and Tactical Operation

Completed: Apr 1, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hubbard Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02900

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Apr 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: Apr 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Mar 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Mar 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Mar 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Best Practices in Mental Health Crisis Response

Completed: Mar 25, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Mar 24, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 1

Completed: Mar 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

Completed: Mar 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Mar 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4

Completed: Mar 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 15, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Operator Certification: Less Lethal Specialty Impact Munitions

Completed: Oct 15, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: Oct 3, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 3, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Sep 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Sep 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Sep 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Sep 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Criminal Interdiction Training (1 day)

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

Threat advance, Partner Recovery, Firearms Training

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: Dec 13, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Nov 30, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Use Of Force

Completed: Nov 22, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Arrest Warrants 2021

Completed: Oct 15, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Threat advance, Partner Recovery, Firearms Training

Completed: Oct 11, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Vehicle Searches - Update 2022

Completed: Sep 29, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Criminal Interdiction Training (1 day)

Completed: Aug 15, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Operator Certification: Less Lethal Specialty Impact Munitions

Completed: Jun 28, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Becker County LE Training & Updates

Completed: Feb 15, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker County Attorney'S Office - SP10403
Instructor: Becker County Attorney'S Office

Leadership Principles and Concepts

Completed: Jan 19, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lincoln on Leadership

Completed: Jan 19, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Use Of Force

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Nov 23, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Nov 20, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training and Three Gun Shoot

Completed: Oct 4, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

AHA BLS Provider

Completed: Sep 13, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

DWI-SFST Update

Completed: Jul 20, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Taser Training

Completed: Jul 12, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Threat advance, Partner Recovery, Firearms Training

Completed: May 31, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Law Enforcement Moral Compass*

Completed: May 24, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 13: Autism

Completed: May 15, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Autism for Law Enforcement: Recognition & Response

Completed: May 15, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

CIT Module 4: Mood Disorders - Bipolar

Completed: May 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 3: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 8 Substance Use Disorders

Completed: May 9, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Understanding Mental Illness

Completed: May 9, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 7: PTSD

Completed: May 9, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Snowmobile Laws and Regulations for Law Enforcement

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

OHV Laws and Regulations for Law Enforcement

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Officers Response to Civil and Family Disputes

Completed: Mar 31, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Advanced Civil Process

Completed: Mar 30, 2022
Credits: 14
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Basic Civil Process

Completed: Mar 28, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Inrtroduction to CIT

Completed: Mar 27, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Use of Force

Completed: Dec 22, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Otter Tail Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05600
Instructor: Otter Tail Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Dec 14, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Training

Completed: Oct 12, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Threat advance, Partner Recovery, Firearms Training

Completed: Sep 14, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker 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

Understanding Native American Culture and Traditions When Investigating Crimes

Completed: May 12, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Fond Du Lac Tribal Police Dept. - SP00905
Instructor: Fond Du Lac Tribal Police Dept.

Advanced Civil Process

Completed: Mar 10, 2021
Credits: 14
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Basic Civil Process

Completed: Mar 8, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Dec 16, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer Use of Force

Completed: Dec 13, 2020
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Oct 31, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Law Enforcement Escort/Pilot Car Training

Completed: Sep 1, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Taser Training

Completed: Aug 12, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Threat Advance, Partner Recovery, Firearms Training

Completed: Jul 29, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

FTO Basic

Completed: Jun 3, 2020
Credits: 28
Sponsor: Field Training Solutions - SP09947
Instructor: Fto Solutions

Patrol Essentials for Treatment Court

Completed: Dec 12, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: National Association of Drug Court Professionals - SP10540
Instructor: National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Dec 11, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer Use of Force

Completed: Dec 4, 2019
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

2019 Minnesota Towards Zero Deaths Conference

Completed: Oct 24, 2019
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Mn Department Of Public Safety-Traffic Safety - SP09844
Instructor: Mn Department Of Public Safety-Traffic Safety

Firearms Training and Three Gun Shoot

Completed: Sep 25, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker 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

Threat Advance, Partner Recovery, Firearms Training

Completed: Jun 26, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Training

Completed: Jun 19, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

First Aid / CPR / AED

Completed: Dec 13, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer Use of Force

Completed: Dec 5, 2018
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 16, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Oct 13, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Handgun to Long Gun Transition Drill Training

Completed: Jun 10, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification

Completed: Mar 13, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Oct 5, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Firearms Training

Completed: Aug 16, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Police Dept.

Naloxone Rescue Training for Law Enforcement Officers

Completed: Aug 16, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: White Earth Reservation Ambulance Service (WERAS) - SP10459
Instructor: White Earth Reservation Ambulance Service (WERAS)

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Active Shooter Threat Instructor Training Program

Completed: May 26, 2017
Credits: 40
Sponsor: White Earth Tribal Police Department - SP09941
Instructor: White Earth Tribal Police Department

Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics (Pit)

Completed: May 5, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

DWI-SFST Update

Completed: Apr 18, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Taser Certification

Completed: Mar 14, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training / Qualification

Completed: Oct 19, 2016
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Becker Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00300
Instructor: Becker Co. Sheriffs Office

Deputy Sheriff / Police Officer Use Of Force

Completed: Aug 17, 2016
Credits: 5
Instructor: Becker 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
Becker Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Dec 23, 2010	Present	Active