Benjamin James Stepan

Current agency: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.Circle Pines, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

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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 22, 2000
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Use of Force

Completed: May 14, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Dec 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Nov 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Nov 4, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Oct 27, 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 2: Law and Principles

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

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

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

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Sep 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Vehicle Extraction

Completed: Aug 26, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203

Part 107 Commercial Drone License Course

Completed: Jun 25, 2025
Credits: 15
Sponsor: Pilot Institute - SP10654
Instructor: Pilot Institute

Building Clearing

Completed: Jun 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: May 2, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Best Practices in Mental Health Crisis Response

Completed: Apr 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo

Completed: Jan 19, 2025
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Arrowhead EMS Association Inc. - SP09332

Use of Force

Completed: Dec 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

High Risk Stops

Completed: Dec 4, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Oct 29, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Oct 25, 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: Oct 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Oct 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Oct 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Lexipol Daily Training- Jan 2024

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

Hands-On Forensic Training for Police Officers

Completed: May 29, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory - SP10678
Instructor: Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory

Wellness and Emotional Resilience, Part 1

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Apr 2, 2024
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 1, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Mar 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Mar 28, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Mar 27, 2024
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 26, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 4 - Capstone

Completed: Mar 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 3 - Intervention

Completed: Mar 15, 2024
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 14, 2024
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 6, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Mar 5, 2024
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 4

Completed: Feb 29, 2024
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 3

Completed: Feb 27, 2024
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 2

Completed: Feb 27, 2024
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: Feb 26, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo

Completed: Jan 21, 2024
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Arrowhead EMS Association Inc. - SP09332
Instructor: Arrowhead EMS Association Inc.

Deadly Force Decision Making (Laser Shot)

Completed: Dec 21, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Nov 9, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Nov 3, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Taser X26P, X26 and Taser 7 Certification, recertification and transition course

Completed: Jun 26, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 25, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Jun 6, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Mar 11, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo

Completed: Jan 29, 2023
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Arrowhead EMS Association Inc. - SP09332
Instructor: Arrowhead Ems Association Inc.

Taser X26P, X26 and Taser 7 Certification, recertification and transition course

Completed: Jan 13, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Nov 2, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 14, 2022
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Emergency Medical Responder Continuing Education, Refresher

Completed: Oct 4, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Fire District - SP10336
Instructor: Centennial Fire District

Deadly Force Decision Making/Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Sep 28, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

High Risk Stops

Completed: May 24, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

High Risk Stops

Completed: May 22, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo

Completed: Jan 23, 2022
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Arrowhead EMS Association Inc. - SP09332
Instructor: Arrowhead Ems Association Inc.

Lexipol Daily Training Nov- 21

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

Lexipol Daily Training July- 21

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

Lexipol Daily Training Sept- 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 August- 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

Taser X26P, X26 and Taser 7 Certification, recertification and transition course

Completed: Dec 19, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Nov 8, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Nov 1, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 17, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Deadly Force Decision Making/Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Sep 12, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Hostile Event Response Training

Completed: Aug 5, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Fridley Police Dept. - SP00206
Instructor: Fridley Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Use of Force

Completed: May 11, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: May 2, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Apr 13, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Minnesota Crime Alert Certification Online Training

Completed: Apr 13, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

X26P and X26 User Certification

Completed: Dec 30, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

X26P and X26 User Certification

Completed: Dec 29, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Deadly Force Decision Making/Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Nov 22, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

X26P and X26 User Certification

Completed: Dec 17, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Dec 17, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Deadly Force Decision Making/Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Oct 23, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Hostile Event Response Training

Completed: Aug 12, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Fridley Police Dept. - SP00206
Instructor: Fridley Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-5

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-3

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-2

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-4

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Spring Firearms Course

Completed: Apr 26, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

39th Annual Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo

Completed: Jan 27, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Arrowhead EMS Association Inc. - SP09332
Instructor: Arrowhead Ems Association Inc.

Lexipol DTB 18-7

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Dec 13, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Nov 9, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Responding to Lethal Threats

Completed: Oct 1, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Sep 27, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness

Completed: Sep 27, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Policing in the 21st Century: Implicit Social Cognition (Implicit Bias), Cultural Competency, and Community Engagement Training

Completed: Sep 26, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (Evoc)

Completed: Jul 25, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

2018 Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-3

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-2

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Use Of Force Session Iv / Qualification Shoot

Completed: Jan 8, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lino Lakes Police Dept. - SP00207
Instructor: Lino Lakes Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification and Related Law

Completed: Dec 7, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Nov 2, 2017
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Deadly Force Decision Making / Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Jul 25, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

Deadly Force Decision Making / Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Jul 25, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept. - SP00203
Instructor: Centennial Lakes Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

2016 Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 36
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 16-3

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Low Light And Adverse Weather Training

Completed: Nov 1, 2016
Credits: 2
Instructor: Centennial Lakes 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
Centennial Lakes Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jun 22, 2000	Present	Active