James Donald Kenison

Current agency: Rochester Police Dept.Rochester, 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: Mar 15, 2006
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Night Handgun and Inclement Weather

Completed: May 29, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 29, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: May 29, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Rifle and Inclement Weather

Completed: May 29, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser user refresher

Completed: Mar 31, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Kurt Knutsen, Aron Lodermeier, Jose Martinez, Shaun McGuire, Brian Roussell, Andrew Thoma, David Dezell, Garrison Lenz, Jacob Charlton, James Logan, Kyle Kolb, Michael Goergen, Ryan Jacobson, Sky Royston

40 MM Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Mar 18, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Ofc. McGuire,Sgt. Lodermeier,Ofc. Ziemann,Ofc. Holty,Ofc. Knutsen,Ofc. Roussell,Ofc.Callahan,Ofc. Dezell

Byrna LE pepper projectile user course

Completed: Mar 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Aron Lodermeier, Kyle Kolb, Andrew Thoma, Paul Hill, Shaun McGuire, David Dezell, Alex Ziemann

Less lethal-baton

Completed: Feb 4, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Aron Lodermeier, Shaun McGuire, Kurt Knutsen, Jake Matz, Paul Hill, Kyle Kolb, Brian Roussell, David Dezell, Timothy Hagen, Brayden Chapman, Tyler Pond

Chemical Aerosol Certification

Completed: Feb 2, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501

Baton

Completed: Aug 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser

Completed: Aug 19, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Chemical Aerosol Certification

Completed: Aug 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501

40 MM Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Aug 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Ofc. McGuire,Sgt. Lodermeier,Ofc. Ziemann,Ofc. Holty,Ofc. Knutsen,Ofc. Roussell,Ofc.Callahan,Ofc. Dezell

Byrna LE pepper projectile user course

Completed: Jul 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Aron Lodermeier, Kyle Kolb, Andrew Thoma, Paul Hill, Shaun McGuire, David Dezell, Alex Ziemann

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jul 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jul 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence

Completed: May 7, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Crisis Intervention in Dealing with Mentally Ill Subjects

Completed: May 7, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)- Introduction to Mental Health Crisis

Completed: May 7, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Completed: Apr 24, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: Jenny Ashley

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)- Crisis Response

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Defensive Tactics & Use of Force

Completed: Mar 17, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Handgun and Inclement Weather

Completed: Nov 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Rifle and Inclement Weather

Completed: Nov 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Readiness Aspects of Use of Force

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Baton

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

PepperBall

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

O.C.

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

40MM

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (Refresher)

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jun 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics & Use of Force

Completed: Jun 3, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: May 28, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Implicit Bias

Completed: May 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Definition and Prevalence

Completed: Feb 8, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Promoting Safe Outcomes

Completed: Jan 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Night Handgun & Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Nov 10, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Rifle & Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 10, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Baton

Completed: Oct 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

PepperBall

Completed: Oct 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

O.C.

Completed: Oct 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser

Completed: Oct 31, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Readiness Aspects of Use of Force

Completed: Oct 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

40MM

Completed: Oct 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics & Use of Force

Completed: May 9, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Traffic/High Risk Stops, Vehicle Searches, Stop Sticks, & AXON ALPR

Completed: Feb 21, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Bloodborne Pathogens for First Responders

Completed: Feb 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

HazMat First Responder Awareness (FRA) Level 1

Completed: Feb 20, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

3 Echo Active Shooter/Violent Mass Casualty Response

Completed: Feb 14, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force ( 3 Day Course )

Completed: Feb 9, 2023
Credits: 21
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Building Search

Completed: Feb 3, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

40 MM Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Feb 1, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Pepperball Operator Course

Completed: Feb 1, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Chemical Aerosol Certification

Completed: Jan 31, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser T7Conducted Energy Weapon New User Course

Completed: Jan 31, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Rifle & Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Jan 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jan 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jan 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Handgun & Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Jan 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Patrol Rifle Basic Course

Completed: Jan 30, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Glock Semi-Automatic Pistol & Basic Police Handgun Fundamentals

Completed: Jan 26, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Police Officer Wellness by Enhancing Resiliency

Completed: Jan 18, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Jan 11, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Defensive Tactics Section E

Completed: May 24, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: May 24, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 24, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Use of Force - Readiness Aspects

Completed: May 3, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force - Update 2018

Completed: May 3, 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: May 3, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Crisis Intervention Training

Completed: Mar 22, 2019
Credits: 35
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Night Rifle and Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Feb 15, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Handgun and Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Feb 15, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics Sections A, C and D

Completed: Jan 17, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Hearing Conservation 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 2 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
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 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force - Update 2018

Completed: Dec 27, 2018
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: Jun 17, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force 2018

Completed: Jun 17, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Readiness Aspects, Use of Force 2018

Completed: Jun 11, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Day Handgun Qual (2018)

Completed: Mar 15, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

NIght Handgun Qual 1

Completed: Mar 15, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force Course

Completed: Feb 27, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 2 of 2 2017

Completed: Dec 11, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens 2016

Completed: Dec 11, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 of 2 2017

Completed: Dec 11, 2017
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 2017

Completed: Dec 11, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Deadly Force 2017

Completed: Jun 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Legal Issues 2017

Completed: Jun 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Readiness Aspects, Use of Force 2017

Completed: Jun 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Police Carbine Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jun 5, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Pursuit Refresher

Completed: Apr 19, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Daytime Handgun Qualification

Completed: Mar 29, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Handgun Qualification

Completed: Feb 23, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Feb 23, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Annual Use Of Force & Use Of Deadly Force Policy Review

Completed: Feb 7, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Ppct Defensive Tactics

Completed: Feb 7, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester 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
Rochester Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Mar 15, 2006	Present	Active