James Kelley

Current agency: Plymouth Police Dept.Plymouth, 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: Jul 11, 2022
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

April Use of Force and OIS Debrief

Completed: Apr 1, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717

PIT (Pursuit Intervention Tactics)

Completed: Mar 26, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mark Bromwneshenkel, Greg Newinski

Handgun and Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 6, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Anthony Boone, Quincy Grabau, Jacob Coopet, Nate Palm, Kyle Kvenild

TASER 10 Department Certification

Completed: Feb 4, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Dave Durenberger, Kevin Schik, Adam Magy, Hanna Olson

Arrest and Control Tactics / Use of Force Annual Refresher

Completed: Jan 9, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Dave Durenberger, Paul Nystrom, Brianna Bannon, Meg Soultz, Quincy Grabau

Office Wellness - 2 Hour

Completed: Jan 9, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474

November 2025 In-Service Use of Force

Completed: Nov 14, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717

EMR

Completed: Oct 1, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

40MM Less Lethal Certification & Anual Recertification

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Vehicle Suppression Tactics

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717

Annual Pepperball Recertification

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Shawn Grande, Matt Gliniany, Dan Raquet

Taser Annual Recertification

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

Radar & Lidar New Officer

Completed: Jun 12, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

VirTra V-300 New Officer

Completed: Jun 9, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

New Officer-Patrol Rifle

Completed: Jun 9, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

New Officer Glock & Red Dot

Completed: Jun 5, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717

Taser Certification - New Officer

Completed: Jun 4, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Plymouth Police Dept. - SP02717
Instructor: Plymouth Police Dept.

2025 Use of Force Day 1- Policy Suite Introduction

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Sgt. Mark Hanneman, Officer Dominic Manelli, and Officer Melissa Hansen

2025 Use of Force Day 1- Policy Suite Introduction

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Sgt. Mark Hanneman, Officer Dominic Manelli, and Officer Melissa Hansen

2025 Use of Force Day 1- Force Guiding Principles

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Sgt. Mark Hanneman, Officer Dominic Manelli, and Officer Melissa Hansen

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4

Completed: Mar 31, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

Completed: Mar 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Mar 26, 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 2

Completed: Mar 21, 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: Mar 15, 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: Mar 4, 2025
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 21, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

8-Hour MH Refresher and Crisis De-Escalation with Scenarios

Completed: Jan 29, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

2025 MPD Handgun Qualification, Low Light Patrol Rifle Operator Qual, Back-Up Gun Qual, and Shotgun Qual

Completed: Jan 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Shawn Kelly, Juan Valencia, Jason Schmitt, Lonnie Hoffbeck

2024 Use of Force- ABLE Refresher

Completed: Dec 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Taser 7 Annual Recertification

Completed: Dec 4, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Empty Hand Technique 3

Completed: Dec 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Vehicle Impounds and Inventories

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

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

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

2024 Use of Force- De-Escalation

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Introduction to Expanding Incidents

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Empty Hand Technique 2

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Empty Hand Technique 1

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Designated Marksmans Rifle (DMR) Course

Completed: Sep 30, 2024
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Engaging with Minors- Classroom

Completed: Sep 19, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving – Initial Contact, Arrest, Processing and Charging

Completed: Sep 16, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Sep 10, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction

Completed: Sep 10, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Officer Safety Searches - 2022 Update

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

Policing Protests

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

8-Hour MH Refresher and Crisis De-Escalation with Scenarios

Completed: Jul 9, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

Mental Health Part 1

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

Minneapolis EVOC, Pursuit Refresher-Driving only

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

2024 Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Online Learning Modules

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Jun 18, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2024 Designated Marksmans Rifle (DMR) Course

Completed: Jun 13, 2024
Credits: 21
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

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

2023 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Apr 30, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2024 Handgun Development

Completed: Apr 14, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 40MM Recertification Course

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Mar 19, 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 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2024 MPD Handgun, Low Light Patrol Rifle Operator, Back-Up Gun (BUG), and Shotgun Qualification Courses

Completed: Jan 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Dec 21, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Policing Protests

Completed: Dec 21, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2023 40MM Recertification Course

Completed: Dec 6, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Instructor Development

Completed: Dec 1, 2023
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

MN CIT 40-hour Certification Class / Autism

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

MN CIT 40-hour certificate class/ Crisis Intervention Mental Illness Crisis

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 11
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

MN CIT 40 Hour Certification Course / Cultural Diversity-Implicit Bias

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

MN CIT 40-Hour Certificate Class: Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

2023 Handgun Development

Completed: Sep 5, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Taser 7 Recertification Course

Completed: Sep 1, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

BJA - VALOR - Safer Together - Frontline Officer Workshop

Completed: Jul 19, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Patrol Rifle New Operator

Completed: Jun 9, 2023
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Vehicle Searches - Update 2022

Completed: Apr 18, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2023 Phase 2 In-Service Training

Completed: Apr 13, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Phase 1 In-service

Completed: Mar 28, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Mar 20, 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: Mar 17, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Vehicle Impounds and Inventories

Completed: Mar 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 3: Readiness

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

2023 MPD "Inclement Weather" (IW) -Handgun Qualification Course, Low Light IW Patrol Rifle Operator Qualification Course, Back-Up Gun (BUG) Qualification Course, and Shotgun IW Qualification Course

Completed: Jan 24, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

In-Service Phase 3 Use of Force

Completed: Dec 19, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Wellness and Emotional Resilience, Part 1

Completed: Dec 1, 2022
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: Nov 29, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Vehicle Searches - Update 2022

Completed: Nov 29, 2022
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: Nov 29, 2022
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: Nov 28, 2022
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: Nov 28, 2022
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: Nov 22, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Intervene

Completed: Nov 22, 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: Nov 20, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Protect

Completed: Sep 26, 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: Sep 26, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Exigent Circumstances 2021

Completed: Sep 26, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Professional Conduct and Ethics

Completed: Sep 26, 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: Law and Principles

Completed: Sep 25, 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: Sep 25, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - New Users

Completed: Sep 7, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 Day

Completed: Aug 5, 2022
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics (I.C.A.T.)

Completed: Jul 15, 2022
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis 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
Plymouth Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jul 11, 2022	Present	Active