Brian Lee Danks

Current agency: Pipestone Co. Sheriff's OfficePipestone, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: May 10, 2002
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Intermediate Weapon - ASP Baton Training

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Pipestone Co. Sheriff's Office Firearms Low Light/Inclement/Cold Weather

Completed: Nov 5, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force, Defensive Tactics and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Jun 11, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

Completed: May 16, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4

Completed: May 16, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: May 15, 2025
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: May 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: May 14, 2025
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: May 14, 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: May 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: May 12, 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: May 12, 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: May 12, 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: May 7, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

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

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Apr 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: Apr 10, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience, Part 1

Completed: Apr 3, 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: Apr 2, 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: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Intermediate Weapon - ASP Baton Training

Completed: Dec 19, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force, Defensive Tactics and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Nov 14, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Pipestone Co. Sheriff's Office Firearms Low Light/Inclement/Cold Weather

Completed: Oct 23, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office Firearms Qualifications Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Jul 18, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 1

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

Pipestone Co. Sheriff's Office Firearms Low Light/Inclement/Cold Weather

Completed: Nov 16, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office Firearms Qualifications Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Aug 17, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force, Defensive Tactics, and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Aug 1, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force, Defensive Tactics, and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Dec 27, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Nov 7, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Nov 3, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 1

Completed: Apr 5, 2022
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 24, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Mar 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 16, 2022
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 10, 2022
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 9, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1 - Introduction

Completed: Dec 27, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2 - Assessment

Completed: Dec 27, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

(72-Hour) Holds Update

Completed: Dec 22, 2021
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: Dec 17, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms Qualification Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Nov 3, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force, Defensive Tactics, and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Oct 5, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Jul 13, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Jul 13, 2021
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: Jul 13, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms Qualification Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Dec 19, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification Handgun/Rifle/Shotgun

Completed: Oct 28, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use Of Force, Defensive Tactics, and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Oct 9, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Force on Force Training

Completed: Sep 17, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

American Heartsaver First Aid, Cpr And Aed Course

Completed: Dec 23, 2019
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use Of Force Weapon Qualifications: Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle

Completed: Oct 17, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Advanced School Resource Officer Training

Completed: Oct 16, 2019
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Mn Department Of Public Safety - SP09461
Instructor: Mn Department Of Public Safety

Use Of Force, Defensive Tactics, and Officer Safety Training

Completed: Dec 11, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use Of Force Weapon Qualifications: Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle

Completed: Oct 23, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Adolescent Mental Health for School Resource Officers

Completed: Aug 7, 2018
Credits: 12
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Basic Lidar Refresher

Completed: Jun 28, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Annual Use Of Force Weapon Qualifications: Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle

Completed: May 16, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use Of Force, Defensive Tactics And Officer Safety Training

Completed: Dec 18, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use Of Force Weapon Qualifications: Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle

Completed: Oct 25, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

American Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED Course

Completed: Mar 21, 2017
Credits: 5
Instructor: Pipestone County

American Heartsaver First Aid, Cpr And Aed Course

Completed: Mar 21, 2017
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Use Of Force Weapons Qualification: Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle, Firearms Qualification Course

Completed: Oct 18, 2016
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

3Echo - Hostile Event Response

Completed: Oct 8, 2016
Credits: 12
Instructor: Metropolitan Emergency Services Board

Use Of Force Weapons Qualification: Handgun, Shotgun, Rifle, Firearms Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 21, 2016
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05900
Instructor: Pipestone Co. Sheriffs Office

Civil Cases

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Agencies

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Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Pipestone Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	May 10, 2002	Present	Active