Joseph Douglas Scholz

Current agency: Department of Natural ResourcesSt. Paul, MN

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--Current Salary

0 / 0Civil Casesactive / total

--Liability Costs

--Arrests

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jun 5, 2023
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Completed: Jun 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: Jenny Ashley

Duty Rifle/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Apr 28, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Low Light Shooting Techniques Rifle transition to Handgun

Completed: Apr 28, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Low Light Duty Shotgun Course

Completed: Apr 28, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Handgun course with MMF Gear & Gas mask

Completed: Apr 28, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Impact Weapons

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 2)

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Weapon Transitions and Drills

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Handcuffing

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 1)

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Long Gun, Handgun, OC, Taser, Baton Defense & Disarming

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Intervention in Dealing with a Person in Crisis

Completed: Mar 16, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

Interacting with the Mentally Ill as a First Responder

Completed: Mar 13, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

Procedural Justice

Completed: Mar 13, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Mar 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Responder Training

Completed: Mar 4, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003

2026 DWI Breath Testing and Right to Counsel

Completed: Feb 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minnesota County Attorneys Association - SP09286
Instructor: Laura Taken-Hotze

Duty Shotgun/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Handgun/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Annual User and Non-User Taser Energy Weapon (Taser 7) Training

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004

Aerosol Chemical Agents

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Rifle/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 1)

Completed: Apr 18, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Impact Weapons

Completed: Apr 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 2)

Completed: Apr 18, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Handcuffing

Completed: Apr 18, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Long Gun, Handgun, OC, Taser, Baton Defense & Disarming

Completed: Apr 18, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Weapon Transitions and Drills

Completed: Apr 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Low Light Shooting Techniques Rifle transition to Handgun

Completed: Apr 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Handgun course with MMF Gear & Gas mask

Completed: Apr 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Low Light Duty Shotgun Course

Completed: Apr 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Outer Plate Carrier Rifle & Handgun Shooting Techniques

Completed: Apr 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004

TECC for Law Enforcement Officers & First Responders (TECC-LEO)

Completed: Apr 16, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS

American Heart Association-BLS Health Care Provider (CPR)

Completed: Apr 16, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

Snowmobile Operations Training

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004

Missing Persons with Alzheimer's Disease

Completed: Mar 12, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365

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

Completed: Mar 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)- Crisis Response

Completed: Mar 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Implicit Bias

Completed: Mar 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Emergency Vehicle and Pursuit Operations Course

Completed: Feb 27, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Michael G. Lee

Officer Wellness and Resilience

Completed: Feb 13, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Peterson Counseling and Consulting LLC - SP10680

Duty Rifle Gas Mask Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 23, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Rifle/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 23, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Handgun/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 23, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Shotgun/Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Sep 23, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Completed: Sep 18, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

High Risk Stops

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Autism for Law Enforcement: Definition and Prevalence

Completed: Mar 29, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Traffic Stops & Safety 4

Completed: Mar 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Aerosol Chemical Agents (ACA)

Completed: Mar 27, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Low Light Duty Shotgun Course

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Rifle Mechanics and Reloads Course

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Handgun Skill Training

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Low Light Shooting Techniques Duty Rifle and Duty Handgun (Shoot house)

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Taser 7 Transition & Annual CEW User and Non-User Training

Completed: Mar 25, 2024
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Impact Weapons

Completed: Mar 25, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Handcuffing

Completed: Mar 25, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Weapon Transition Drills

Completed: Mar 25, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Strike Avoidance and Countermeasures with Back Fist

Completed: Mar 25, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Long Gun, Handgun, OC, Taser, Baton Defense & Disarming

Completed: Mar 25, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Autism for Law Enforcement: Promoting Safe Outcomes

Completed: Feb 14, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Duty Handgun / Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Aug 9, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Shotgun / Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Aug 9, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Duty Rifle / Adverse Weather Qualification Course

Completed: Aug 9, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Night Shooting Techniques M4 Rifle Transition to Handgun

Completed: Aug 8, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Rifle Mechanics and Reloads Course

Completed: Aug 8, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Shotgun Low Light Course

Completed: Aug 8, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Shotgun Skills and Techniques

Completed: Aug 7, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Annual Reduced Light, No Light, and Brake Light Cut Out Operation Review

Completed: Aug 5, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Completed: Aug 5, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Active Threat Response

Completed: Aug 4, 2023
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Weapon Transition Drills

Completed: Aug 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Handcuffing

Completed: Aug 3, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Taser 7 Transition & Annual CEW User and Non-User Training

Completed: Aug 3, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Edge Weapon Defense

Completed: Aug 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 3)

Completed: Aug 2, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Long Gun, Handgun, OC, Taser, Baton Defense & Disarming

Completed: Aug 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Impact Weapons

Completed: Aug 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Arrest and Control L.O.C.K.U.P.

Completed: Aug 1, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 2)

Completed: Aug 1, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Aerosol Chemical Agents (ACA)

Completed: Aug 1, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

STORM Ground Defense (Tier 1)

Completed: Jul 31, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Authorized Use of Deadly Force Drill

Completed: Jul 31, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Strike Avoidance and Countermeasures with Back Fist

Completed: Jul 31, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - Update Refersher

Completed: Jun 28, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

TECC for Law Enforcement Officers & First Responders (TECC-LEO)

Completed: Jun 14, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Department of Natural Resources	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jun 5, 2023	Present	Active