Darren Joseph Mc Kernan

Current agency: Elk River Police Dept.Elk River, 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: Oct 17, 2000
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

2026 Legislative Update

Completed: Aug 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Handcuffing

Completed: Dec 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Proficiency with Intermediate Weapons

Completed: Dec 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Elk River Police Department Use of Force Training

Completed: Dec 22, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

PepperBall qualification

Completed: Dec 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Jon Christie, Dale Olmscheid, Dave Williams

Taser 10 qualification

Completed: Nov 7, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Andrew Zabee

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Nov 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Nov 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Sep 16, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Crisis Intervention Strategies and Mental Health Awareness for Law Enforcement- CIMIC 6 Hour

Completed: Sep 16, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Understanding Autism

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

M2M; American Stories of Cultural Change

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Shawn Moore, Lee Vague

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

ETI 2025 - Wednesday

Completed: Apr 9, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2025 - Tuesday

Completed: Apr 8, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2025 - Monday

Completed: Apr 7, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Weapon Retention, Disarming, Transition

Completed: Aug 1, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Elk River Police Department Use of Force Training

Completed: Aug 1, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Proficiency with Intermediate Weapons

Completed: Aug 1, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Handcuffing

Completed: Aug 1, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Basic Gun Carry Laws

Completed: May 17, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

PepperBall Training

Completed: Apr 25, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

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

PepperBall Training

Completed: Apr 11, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Apr 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Apr 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

MILO Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Taser 7 Training

Completed: Mar 19, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Taser 7 Training

Completed: Feb 26, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Jan 30, 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: Dec 29, 2023
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 29, 2023
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: Dec 29, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Dec 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Aug 10, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lexipol Daily Training Feb 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Weapon Retention, Disarming, Transition

Completed: Jun 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Subject Restraint and Control

Completed: Jun 20, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Proficiency with Intermediate Weapons

Completed: Jun 20, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Use of Force Training

Completed: Jun 20, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Jun 14, 2023
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 12, 2023
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: Jun 9, 2023
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: Jun 9, 2023
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: Jun 7, 2023
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: Jun 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

PATROL-True North Constitutional Policing

Completed: Jun 5, 2023
Credits: 5
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preventing In-Custody Suicide - Update

Completed: May 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

(72-Hour) Holds Update

Completed: May 30, 2023
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: May 30, 2023
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: May 30, 2023
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: May 23, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: May 23, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

ETI 2023

Completed: Apr 14, 2023
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Mar 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Dec 20, 2022
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 19, 2022
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: Dec 16, 2022
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: Dec 7, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force in Minnesota: The Evolution of the Legal Standard

Completed: May 5, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher

Completed: Nov 16, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Medics Training Inc. - SP09310
Instructor: Medics Training Inc.

Body Worn Cameras- Legal Issues

Completed: Oct 8, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

LELS Steward Training

Completed: Sep 30, 2021
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS) - SP09101
Instructor: Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Aug 4, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Peace Officer Training Manual

Completed: Jun 13, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minnesota County Attorneys Association - SP09286
Instructor: Mn County Attorneys Association

Electronic Control Device (TASER) Training

Completed: Apr 18, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Subject Restraint and Control

Completed: Apr 18, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Proficiency with Intermediate Weapons

Completed: Apr 18, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Weapon Retention, Disarming, & Transition

Completed: Apr 18, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Elk River Police Dept. - SP07102
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

MCPA Executive Training Institute 2019

Completed: Apr 17, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Use of Deadly Force - Update 2018

Completed: Mar 22, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Legal Issues Update 2018

Completed: Mar 22, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force - Readiness Aspects

Completed: Mar 22, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher

Completed: Jan 24, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Medics Training Inc. - SP09310
Instructor: Medics Training Inc.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 27, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Strength & Resilience: A Tactical Approach to Wellness Training - 3 Parts

Completed: Jun 7, 2018
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

ETI 2018

Completed: Apr 25, 2018
Credits: 15
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Emergency Medical Responder Refresher

Completed: Feb 6, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Medics Training Inc. - SP09310
Instructor: Medics Training Inc.

School of Police Staff and Command

Completed: Dec 8, 2017
Credits: 350

Drones: What Public Safety Officials Need to Know

Completed: Aug 16, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota Crime Prevention Association (MNCPA) - SP09042
Instructor: Mn Crime Prevention Association

ETI 2017

Completed: Apr 26, 2017
Credits: 19
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Humvee Operator Course

Completed: Apr 25, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (Evoc)

Completed: Mar 3, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Less Lethal Impact Munitions Training

Completed: Nov 17, 2016
Credits: 4
Instructor: Elk River Police Dept.

Internal Affairs Investigation

Completed: Nov 3, 2016
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute (Umcpi) - SP09729
Instructor: Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute (Umcpi)

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Elk River Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Oct 17, 2000	Present	Active