Erik Paul Schaeffer

Current agency: Lakeville Police Dept.Lakeville, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jun 1, 2023
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 of 2

Completed: Jun 30, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies

Completed: Jun 30, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Defensive Tactics - Top Control

Completed: Jun 25, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Spearman, Kellington, Pelach

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Jun 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Jun 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Department Firearms Qualification

Completed: May 19, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Eric Craig

Low Light/Cold Weather Department Qualification

Completed: May 19, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Eric Craig

High Risk Stops Training Tuesday

Completed: Mar 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Officer Eric Craig

February Defensive Tactics and Less_Non Lethal Department Training 2026

Completed: Feb 17, 2026
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Joshua Flynn, Caroline Witschorik, Joleen Werden, Mitch Nelson, Bill Oyaas, Nick Pelach, Russel Spearman, Mariah Kellington

Rifle/Pistol CQB Training

Completed: Oct 7, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Sep 14, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Vehicle Extraction Basics

Completed: Sep 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Nick Pelach, Carrie Witschorik, Mitch Nelson

American Heart Association BLS CPR & HeartSaver First Aid Refresher Course

Completed: Jul 24, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Allina Health EMS Education - SP09645
Instructor: Allina Health EMS Education

Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies

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

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

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

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

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

Bloodborne Pathogens

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

Personal Protective Equipment

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

Lead Awareness

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

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 2 of 2

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

Hearing Conservation

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

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 of 2

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

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 6, 2025
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 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Duty to Intercede

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

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

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

PepperBall TRP Certification Course

Completed: May 28, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Caroline Witschorik, Joleen Werden, Mariah Kellington, Bill Oyaas

Taser 10 Certification Course

Completed: May 28, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911

Low Light / Cold Weather Qualification

Completed: Mar 20, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Department Firearms Qualification

Completed: Mar 20, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Defensive tactics and Less -Lethal/Non -Lethal

Completed: Feb 13, 2025
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Field Training Officer (FTO) Certification Course

Completed: Jan 30, 2025
Credits: 32
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis

Completed: Jan 24, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Autism

Completed: Jan 24, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Crimes Motivated By Bias

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Conflict Management and Mediation

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Community Diversity/Cultural Differences/Implicit Bias

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Cities in Crisis: Leadership Through Civil Unrest - OFFICER WELLNESS / UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT

Completed: Jan 22, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

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

Portable Fire Extinguishers

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

Lead Awareness

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

Personal Protective Equipment

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

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Nov 11, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

DT and Less Lethal November Training

Completed: Nov 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Low Light Stress Shoot / Urban Room Clearing

Completed: Nov 1, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Oct 31, 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: Oct 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Oct 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 1

Completed: Oct 31, 2024
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: Oct 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Two Day Vehicle Extraction Course

Completed: Oct 11, 2024
Credits: 18
Sponsor: Jiu Jitsu Five-O - SP10593
Instructor: Jiu Jitsu Five o

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Oct 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Moving and Shooting / Moving to Cover

Completed: Oct 8, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Duty to Intercede

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

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

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

Officer Wellness

Completed: Sep 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

June Training Tuesday TRP

Completed: Jun 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Completed: May 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Handgun proficiency shoot under stress

Completed: May 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Defensive tactics and Less -Lethal/Non -Lethal

Completed: Mar 28, 2024
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Mar 8, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

SFST Updates/Refresher

Completed: Feb 8, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

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

Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations

Completed: Nov 21, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

2023 Mobile Field Force Training

Completed: Nov 14, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: West St. Paul Police Dept. - SP01907
Instructor: West St. Paul Police Dept.

Training Tuesday Less Lethal and Arm Extraction

Completed: Nov 7, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics and Scenarios

Completed: Sep 25, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Advanced Shoot I Scenario Day

Completed: Sep 25, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Sep 16, 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: Sep 12, 2023
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: Sep 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

ARIDE Day 3-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

Completed: Aug 17, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Training Tuesday Defensive Tactics

Completed: Aug 1, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Active Shooter Response

Completed: Jun 13, 2023
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

New Hire Defensive Tactics

Completed: Jun 9, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

40mm Less Lethal Tactics and Impact Rounds

Completed: Jun 7, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Pepper Ball Training

Completed: Jun 7, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Taser 7 CQ

Completed: Jun 7, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Department Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Advanced Pistol/Rifle Fire and Maneuver

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Traffic Stop Scenarios

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Low Light / Cold Weather Qualification

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville Police Dept.

Rifle/Pistol Transition Drills

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Lakeville Police Dept. - SP01911
Instructor: Lakeville 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
Lakeville Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jun 1, 2023	Present	Active