James Mark Penaz

Current agency: State Fair Police Dept.St. Paul, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

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--Liability Costs

--Arrests

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jul 1, 1978
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

State Fair Police Use of Force

Completed: Apr 2, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: Matthew Bagan

Handgun Qualification and Drills

Completed: Mar 19, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: Andrew Ronning

Use of Force MN

Completed: Mar 7, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Use of Force MN

Completed: Jan 5, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Low Light and Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: Andrew Ronning

Use of Force MN

Completed: Dec 14, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Taser X26P Initial Certification

Completed: Jul 26, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

State Fair Radio Training

Completed: Jun 14, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298

Duty Handgun Qualification 2025

Completed: Feb 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Neil Iverson, Michael Tombaga, Keirsten Englund, Nicholas Smith

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise 2024

Completed: Dec 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 Use of Force Training

Completed: Nov 25, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

Use of Force MN

Completed: Nov 22, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2024

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

Criminal Elements and RMS Cases

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

EVOC Pursuit Refresher

Completed: Jun 18, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 11, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Taser X26P Initial Certification

Completed: Mar 9, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

Duty Handgun Qualification 2024

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Agitated Chaotic Events/In-custody Death Prevention

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise 2023

Completed: Dec 5, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 Use of Force Training

Completed: Oct 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

Low Light Handgun Exercise 2023

Completed: Oct 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 MN State Fair Orientation

Completed: Sep 4, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

Duty-Handgun Qualification 2023

Completed: Feb 13, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Adverse Weather Handgun Exercise 2022

Completed: Dec 20, 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

2022 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 17, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 MILO-Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Sep 28, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 4

Completed: Sep 12, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 5

Completed: Sep 12, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 MN State Fair Orientation

Completed: Sep 5, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

2022 ACSO Spring Firearms Training

Completed: Aug 9, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 Use of Force Training

Completed: Aug 4, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: State Fair Police Dept. - SP06298
Instructor: State Fair Police Dept.

Duty Handgun Qualification 2022

Completed: Aug 4, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 3

Completed: Jul 5, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol Use of Force Scenario Day

Completed: Apr 29, 2022
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 2

Completed: Apr 12, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol Taser/Use of Force Lecture

Completed: Apr 11, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 1

Completed: Feb 7, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2021 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 15, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Oct 26, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises (CIMIC) Training

Completed: Oct 26, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences

Completed: Oct 26, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Law Enforcement Guide to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Completed: Oct 25, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

2021 Use of Force - Justice Services

Completed: Sep 29, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: Sep 23, 2021
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

2021 ACSO In-Service Firearms Training

Completed: Jun 10, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Apr 5, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force Refresher (Classroom Only)

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Dec 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2020 Adverse Weather/Night Shoot

Completed: Dec 20, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2020 ACSO In Service Firearms Training

Completed: Sep 14, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Introduction to Mass Casualty Incidents / Active Shooter Refresher

Completed: Jan 16, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Dec 4, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 15, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force - Justice Services

Completed: Sep 21, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: Jun 19, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: May 14, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: May 13, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Spring Firearms Course

Completed: Apr 25, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness

Completed: Nov 29, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Nov 29, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Policing in the 21st Century: Implicit Social Cognition (Implicit Bias), Cultural Competency, and Community Engagement Training

Completed: Nov 28, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 19, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Coon Rapids Police Dept. - SP00205
Instructor: Coon Rapids Police Dept.

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Nov 16, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force - Justice Services

Completed: Jul 12, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: May 9, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Spring Training Shoot

Completed: May 1, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Dec 31, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 17, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

EMR First Responder

Completed: Oct 26, 2017
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

EMR First Responder

Completed: Oct 25, 2017
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Aug 31, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use Of Force For Justice Services

Completed: Jul 13, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: May 10, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Policing Protests

Completed: Apr 23, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Warrantless Searches of Vehicles - 2017 Update

Completed: Apr 16, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Liability Issues in Emergency Vehicle and Pursuit Operations

Completed: Apr 16, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Consent Searches Update 2017

Completed: Apr 16, 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: Apr 14, 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: Mar 25, 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: Mar 24, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Mar 23, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment 2017

Completed: Mar 23, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement 2017

Completed: Mar 16, 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 2 of 2 2017

Completed: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

EMR Refesher - 8 hours

Completed: Feb 1, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: North Memorial Ems Education - SP09057
Instructor: North Memorial Ems Education

Civil Liability

Completed: Nov 6, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2

Completed: Nov 4, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Sep 8, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2016 Legislative Update

Completed: Aug 26, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

Completed: Jul 19, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
State Fair Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jul 1, 1978	Present	Active