Benjamin Mitchell Irwin

Current agency: Metropolitan Transit Police DepartmentMinneapolis, 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: Jul 11, 2022
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Sep 27, 2027
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 10, 2026
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 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Jul 10, 2026
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 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Jul 9, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Jul 8, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, Anna L. Yunker

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Jul 8, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms Annual POST F-J1 In-Service

Completed: Jul 7, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Peter Eshenaur, Benjamin Kirk

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

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

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4

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

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Jun 28, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Jun 28, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Jun 28, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 1

Completed: Jun 27, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Jun 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: Jun 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Jun 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Jun 3, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Apr 25, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 25, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Apr 20, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Dr. John Azar-Dickens

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Apr 20, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

2025 POST Less Lethal 40mm Recertification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Benjamin Kirk

2025 POST Non-Lethal PepperBall Recertification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Hatle, Menter, Kirk

2025 POST Taser Recertification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

Use-of-Force Annual POST In-Service

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Nov 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Trust - Part1: Inside the Agency

Completed: Nov 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Nov 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Vehicle Searches

Completed: Nov 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: Nov 12, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Firearms POST F-J In-Service

Completed: Nov 6, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Paul Buzicky, Peter Eshenaur, Peter Chang

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Nov 5, 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: Nov 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation and Lead Awareness

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

Preventing Harmful Workplace Behaviors

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

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Aug 30, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Aug 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Aug 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies

Completed: Aug 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

New Pistol Transition & Qualification In-Service

Completed: Jun 17, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Jun 6, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

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

Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction

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

2025 POST Non-Lethal PepperBall Recertification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Hatle, Menter, Kirk

Use of Force

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

2025 POST Less Lethal 40mm Recertification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Benjamin Kirk

2025 POST Taser Recertification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Sep 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Crisis Intervention in Dealing with Mentally Ill Subjects

Completed: Jul 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Taser In-Service

Completed: May 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Use of Force

Completed: May 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Pepperball

Completed: May 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Less Lethal

Completed: May 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Bicyclist Rapid Response Team

Completed: May 16, 2024
Credits: 24
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Police Cyclist

Completed: May 9, 2024
Credits: 36
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)- Crisis Response

Completed: Apr 8, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Procedural Justice

Completed: Feb 10, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cold Weather / Low Light Shoot

Completed: Jan 11, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Sep 7, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Officer Wellness & Mental Health Awareness

Completed: Sep 7, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

40mm Less Lethal Certification

Completed: Aug 30, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Aug 9, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Use of Force

Completed: Jun 13, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Taser 7 Operator Course

Completed: Jun 13, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Less Lethal

Completed: Jun 13, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

The LGBTQ Community

Completed: Mar 23, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Promoting Safe Outcomes

Completed: Mar 22, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Definition and Prevalence

Completed: Feb 22, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Firearms Low Light / Inclement Weather

Completed: Jan 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

: Arrest, Search, & Seizure (Fourth Amendment)

Completed: Aug 25, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Emotional & Psychological Disorders 1

Completed: Aug 25, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Ethics in Law Enforcement

Completed: Aug 25, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

The LGBTQ Community

Completed: Aug 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Airborne and Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Aug 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cultural Awareness and Diversity Overview

Completed: Aug 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Completed: Aug 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - New Users

Completed: Aug 8, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Aug 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuits Refresher

Completed: Jul 26, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Civil Cases

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Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Metropolitan Transit Police Department	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jul 11, 2022	Present	Active