Edward Curtis Nelson

Current agency: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's OfficeSt. Paul, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

1Agencies

--Current Salary

0 / 0Civil Casesactive / total

--Liability Costs

--Arrests

0Reports

Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Dec 27, 1990
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2026

Completed: Jun 17, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Neil Iverson Michael Tombaga Keirsten Englund Nicholas Smith Steven Routhe

Duty Handgun Qualification 2026

Completed: Feb 19, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Neil Iverson, Mike Tombaga, Keirsten Englund

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise 2024

Completed: Dec 8, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO Annual Qualification

Completed: Nov 20, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Washington County Sheriff Office Fall In-Service

Completed: Nov 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2025

Completed: Nov 12, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Neil Iverson

Medical Overview 2025

Completed: Oct 13, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200

Resiliency and Law Enforcement

Completed: Oct 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PRO Network - SP10698
Instructor: Rochelle Hawthorne, Sara Nelson, Melinda Coscarelli, Charles Fogarty

2025 Use of Force

Completed: Oct 13, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200

Ballistic Shield Familiarization Range Lesson Plan

Completed: Oct 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Brian Krook, Ronni Lake, Ramar Davis, John Stringer, Clay Evens, Shawn Irvin, Michael Anlauf, Jordan Magler, Jason Sutherland, Joseph Zerwas

Reality Based Scenarios

Completed: Sep 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

EVOC

Completed: Jul 22, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF SPRING IN-SERVICE

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Ramar Davis, Shawn Irvin, Patrick Swenson, Jason Sutherland & Chris Maziarka

Close Quarter/Cover/Cold Weather

Completed: Mar 27, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 21, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Nichole Reinardy

Bias Crimes Part 1: The Legal Aspects

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

No Light/Low Light/Cover Firearms Course

Completed: Feb 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty Handgun Qualification 2025

Completed: Feb 12, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Neil Iverson, Michael Tombaga, Keirsten Englund, Nicholas Smith

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Dec 13, 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: Dec 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise 2024

Completed: Dec 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Reality Based Scenarios

Completed: Nov 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Gas Mask Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Close Quarter/Cover/Cold Weather

Completed: Nov 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Washington County Sheriff Fall In-Service

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO PepperBall Annual Re-certification

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Taser 7 Recertification

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Law Enforcement Trauma & Personal Resilience: What - Why - How

Completed: Oct 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: ASC Psychological Services - SP10676
Instructor: ASC Psychological Services

Active Threat Training

Completed: Sep 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2024

Completed: Sep 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Handgun and Rifle Skills / Malfunction Course

Completed: Sep 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Pistol Transition Course

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO Annual Qualification

Completed: May 23, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Medical In-service 2024

Completed: May 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Control Tactics

Completed: May 2, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

E-Charging/DWI Search Warrants

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO BLS CPR Certification

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

2024 Annual Policy Review

Completed: Mar 8, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

No Light/Low Light/Cover Firearms Course

Completed: Feb 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty Handgun Qualification 2024

Completed: Feb 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

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

Completed: Feb 15, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Duty-Handgun Qualification 2023

Completed: Feb 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force In-service

Completed: Nov 15, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO PepperBall Annual Re-certification

Completed: Nov 8, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Taser 7 Recertification

Completed: Nov 8, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

New Deputy Firearms Course/Qualifications

Completed: Sep 8, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force In-service

Completed: Sep 5, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of force - empty hand techniques

Completed: Sep 5, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Motor Vehicle Theft Investigations

Completed: Mar 29, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty-Handgun Qualification 2023

Completed: Mar 14, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

ICLD 1.11 Active Listening

Completed: Feb 12, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.12 Effective Communication

Completed: Feb 10, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 2.6 Conflict Management

Completed: Jan 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Basics of Animal Law and Investigations

Completed: Jan 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 2.7 Cultural Diversity

Completed: Jan 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2022

Completed: Dec 20, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty Handgun Qualification 2022

Completed: Dec 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2022

Completed: Dec 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

ICLD 1.5 Leadership and Change

Completed: Dec 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.5 Leadership and Change

Completed: Dec 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise 2022

Completed: Dec 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

CIT Module 6: Anxiety Disorders

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 5: Mood Disorders - Depression

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 7: PTSD

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 5: Mood Disorders - Depression

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 7: PTSD

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 8 Substance Use Disorders

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 6: Anxiety Disorders

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 8 Substance Use Disorders

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 4: Mood Disorders - Bipolar

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 3: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Crisis Management & De-Esculation Skills During COVID 19 Pandemic

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Understanding Mental Illness

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 4: Mood Disorders - Bipolar

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 3: Schizophrenia and Psychosis

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Understanding Mental Illness

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Crisis Management & De-Esculation Skills During COVID 19 Pandemic

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Inrtroduction to CIT

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

Implicit Bias

Completed: Dec 12, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Inrtroduction to CIT

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

Implicit Bias

Completed: Dec 12, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Basics of Animal Law and Investigations

Completed: Dec 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Autism for Law Enforcement: Recognition & Response

Completed: Dec 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Autism for Law Enforcement: Recognition & Response

Completed: Dec 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Axon Body Worn Camera (BWC) - Deputy Training

Completed: Feb 14, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Skill Builder Handgun Exercise

Completed: Jan 30, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise

Completed: Dec 10, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course - Recertification

Completed: Nov 13, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Handgun Exercise

Completed: Oct 11, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Financial Wellness

Completed: Jun 6, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service 2019 Use of Force

Completed: May 25, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Employee Assistance Program Orientation

Completed: May 23, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Understanding the People of Somalia

Completed: May 22, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Ceremonial Drills and Movements

Completed: May 14, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Skill Builder Handgun Exercise 2019

Completed: Apr 2, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jan 29, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise

Completed: Dec 4, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Handgun Exercise

Completed: Oct 9, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Decision Making Handgun Exercise

Completed: Jun 8, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Recertification - In-Service 2018

Completed: Apr 26, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Trauma, Narcan, O2 Management - In-Service 2018

Completed: Apr 26, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force - In-Service 2018

Completed: Apr 26, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

AHA Basic Life Support Refresher - In-Service 2018

Completed: Apr 26, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty Handgun Qualification

Completed: Mar 16, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise

Completed: Dec 13, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise

Completed: Dec 8, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Handgun Exercise

Completed: Oct 2, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Balance of Accuracy & Speed Handgun Exercise

Completed: May 19, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Why We Serve

Completed: Apr 12, 2017
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty-Handgun Qualification

Completed: Apr 12, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Recertification

Completed: Mar 15, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service 2017 Shoot House / Officer Down

Completed: Mar 15, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service 2017 Conceal Carry / LEOSA

Completed: Mar 15, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service 2017 Use of Force

Completed: Mar 14, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service 2017 Naloxone (Narcan) Training

Completed: Mar 14, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise

Completed: Dec 16, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Handgun Exercise

Completed: Oct 14, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Crisis Intervention Strategies and Mental Health Awareness for Law Enforcement

Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Dec 27, 1990	Present	Active