Joel Colin Melin

Current agency: Anoka Police Dept.Anoka, 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: Nov 28, 2022
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Use of Force

Completed: Aug 13, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

MILO Training

Completed: Mar 27, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Sergeant Hagen

Low Light Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Dec 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

DMT-G Certification Training

Completed: Dec 18, 2025
Credits: 22
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Dec 3, 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: Dec 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Dec 3, 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: Dec 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Bloodborne Pathogens

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

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Dec 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

2023 Firearms Training, Pistol Qualification

Completed: Oct 18, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Field Training Officer (FTO) Certification Course

Completed: Oct 16, 2025
Credits: 32
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Oct 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Oct 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Oct 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Dr. William J. Lewinski; William J. Everett, J.D.

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Oct 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies

Completed: Oct 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Hearing Conservation and Lead Awareness

Completed: Oct 8, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

2023 FIREARMS TRAINING, RIFLE QUALIFICATION

Completed: Sep 4, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Aug 14, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - New Users

Completed: Feb 13, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

MILO Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Feb 12, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Low Light Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Dec 23, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Nov 27, 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 27, 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: Nov 26, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

True North Constitutional Policing

Completed: Nov 26, 2024
Credits: 5
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 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Best Practices in Mental Health Crisis Response

Completed: Nov 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Nov 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Preventing In-Custody Suicide - Update

Completed: Nov 21, 2024
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: Nov 21, 2024
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 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Nov 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Nov 21, 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: Nov 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Nov 21, 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 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Low Light/Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

2023 FIREARMS TRAINING, RIFLE QUALIFICATION

Completed: Sep 5, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Understadning Crisis Intervention Mental Illnes Crisis & Strategies

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Understanding Autism

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Aug 21, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Memphis 2 Minneapolis; A Cultural Journey

Completed: Aug 21, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Aug 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Aug 2, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

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

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

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

Lead Awareness

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

Hearing Conservation

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

Personal Protective Equipment

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

Patrol Officer Response to Active Shooter

Completed: Jul 25, 2024
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Duty to Intercede

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

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

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

Hands-On Forensic Training for Police Officers

Completed: May 22, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory - SP10678
Instructor: Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory

First Responder Refresher

Completed: May 3, 2024
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training - SP10587
Instructor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training

2023 Firearms Training, Pistol Qualification

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Traffic Stops and Officer Safety

Completed: Apr 23, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Apr 18, 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: Apr 18, 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: Apr 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Apr 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Narcotics Enforcement 2

Completed: Apr 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics

Completed: Apr 10, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Initial 2 day

Completed: Mar 29, 2024
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Dec 27, 2023
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: Dec 27, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Dec 25, 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: Dec 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Dec 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Dec 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Low Light Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Dec 7, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

MILO Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Nov 29, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Nov 19, 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: Nov 19, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lead Awareness

Completed: Nov 19, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Nov 19, 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: Nov 19, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Nov 19, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Peer Support Team Training – Part 1

Completed: Sep 28, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Peer Support Team Training – Part 2

Completed: Sep 28, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Peer Support Team Training – Part 5

Completed: Sep 28, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Peer Support Team Training – Part 6

Completed: Sep 28, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Peer Support Team Training – Part 3

Completed: Sep 28, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Peer Support Team Training – Part 4

Completed: Sep 28, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Use of Force

Completed: Aug 22, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Street Smart Cop/Pro Active Patrol Tactics

Completed: Aug 9, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Forest Lake Police Dept. - SP08202
Instructor: Forest Lake Police Dept.

2023 FIREARMS TRAINING, RIFLE QUALIFICATION

Completed: Aug 3, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

2023 Firearms Training, Pistol Qualification

Completed: Apr 13, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Patrol Officer Response to Active Shooter

Completed: Dec 28, 2022
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

MILO Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Dec 17, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Police Dept. - SP00201
Instructor: Anoka Police Dept.

Lead Awareness

Completed: Dec 17, 2022
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: Dec 17, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Dec 6, 2022
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
Anoka Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Nov 28, 2022	Present	Active