Kent Michael Gaidis

Current agency: Proctor Police Dept.Proctor, 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: Apr 23, 1996
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 28, 2026
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 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Jul 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Defensive Tactics and De- Escalation Techniques

Completed: Nov 13, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

ANNUAL FIREARMS TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

Completed: Sep 20, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

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

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Jun 2, 2025
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: May 30, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: May 27, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: May 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: May 13, 2025
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: May 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Apr 14, 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 4

Completed: Apr 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

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

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Mar 20, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 1

Completed: Mar 16, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Jan 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

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

Preventing In-Custody Suicide - Update

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

ANNUAL FIREARMS TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

Completed: Dec 16, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Nov 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

CEW USER RECERTIFICATION TRAINING COURSE

Completed: Oct 7, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

Emergency Medical Responder Certification

Completed: Sep 18, 2024
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

Defensive Tactics and De- Escalation Techniques

Completed: Apr 25, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

CEW User Recertification Course

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Training and Qualification

Completed: Dec 12, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Jul 11, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Defensive Tactics and De-Escalation Techniques

Completed: Apr 20, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

CEW User Recertification Course

Completed: Dec 30, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

Simulator (2 Credits) Use of Force, De-Escalation, In-Custody Subject Management

Completed: Nov 23, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

Defensive Tactics and De-Escalation Techniques

Completed: Nov 22, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Session 29 Tackling Impaired Driving through the Ignition Interlock Program

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Session 9 Traffic Safety and Equity

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Closing Plenary Take Action Now: What YOU Can Do to Create a Culture of Wellness in Your Agency (and in Yourself)!

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Session 33 Human Trafficking & Exploitation: Identify, Help and Investigate Potential Cases during Traffic Incidents

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Session 21 Worried about an Aging Driver? Considerations, Options, and Actions to Increase their Safety

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Opening Plenary The Aftermath of a DWI Crash: An Officer’s Comeback Story

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

2022 Toward Zero Deaths Statewide Conference Virtual Attendee for Session 1 Investigating Alcohol Overservice and Discovering Real Solutions for your Community

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

Annual Firearms Training and Qualification

Completed: Jul 5, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

2022 Northeast Minnesota Criminal Justice Summit

Completed: Apr 25, 2022
Credits: 6
Sponsor: St. Louis County Attorney's Office - SP10424
Instructor: St. Louis County Attorney's Office

2022 MPPOA Legislative Conference

Completed: Apr 13, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Police & Peace Officer Association (MPPOA) - SP09211
Instructor: Mn Police & Peace Officer Assn. (MPPOA)

CEW User Recertification Course

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Proctor Police Dept. - SP06913
Instructor: Proctor Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Minnesota Crime Alert Certification Online Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2021
Credits: 3

Simulator (2 Credits) Use of Force, De-Escalation, In-Custody Subject Management

Completed: Dec 9, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

Defensive Tactics and De-Escalation Techniques

Completed: Dec 9, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC - SP10562
Instructor: Tactical & Technical Assessment Services, LLC

EMR Refresher

Completed: Sep 23, 2020
Credits: 16

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Dec 20, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Use of Force Laws & Related Subject Matter

Completed: Dec 20, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Hazardous Materials

Completed: Dec 20, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Nov 7, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Nov 7, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

The 2019 Criminal Justice Summit of NE Minnesota

Completed: Sep 5, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Louis County Attorney's Office - SP10424
Instructor: St. Louis County Attorney'S Office

Spring In-Service 2019 Pursuit Policy Review

Completed: Jul 18, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Proctor PD Weapons Training

Completed: May 8, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Readiness Aspects, Use of Force 2018

Completed: Dec 18, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Online Use of Force

Completed: Dec 14, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Dec 13, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Oct 29, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Trauma EMS1

Completed: Oct 3, 2018
Credits: 1

Basic Airway Mastery

Completed: Oct 1, 2018
Credits: 1

Grant Writing Workshop

Completed: Sep 28, 2018
Credits: 14
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

ASTHMA (BLS) COURSE # 17-PRAE-F3-1326

Completed: Sep 25, 2018
Credits: 1

Online Use of Force

Completed: Aug 1, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Online BBP

Completed: Aug 1, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Online Hazmat

Completed: Aug 1, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Evoc - Precision Immobilization Techniques - Practical

Completed: Apr 23, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Louis Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06900
Instructor: St. Louis Co. Sheriffs Office

Evoc - Emergency Vehicle Operation - Practical - Refresher

Completed: Apr 23, 2018
Credits: 6
Sponsor: St. Louis Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06900
Instructor: St. Louis Co. Sheriffs Office

2018 Spring Loss Control Workshop - First Amendment Track

Completed: Apr 4, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2018 Spring Loss Control Workshop - Police Track

Completed: Apr 4, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Media Training One Credit

Completed: Feb 22, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Day/Night Cold Weather F/A Qual

Completed: Dec 18, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Online New Laws 2017-2018

Completed: Nov 28, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Online Use of Force

Completed: Nov 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Online BBP

Completed: Nov 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Online Hazmat

Completed: Nov 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Oct 30, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

CLEO and Command Academy

Completed: Oct 20, 2017
Credits: 33
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

ETI 2017

Completed: Apr 26, 2017
Credits: 19
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Taser recertification

Completed: Dec 29, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: Taser Training Academy

Use of Deadly Force 2016

Completed: Dec 17, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Patrol - Employee Right To Know (2015 Update)

Completed: Dec 4, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Patrol - Respiratory Issues (2015 Update)

Completed: Dec 4, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Patrol - Hearing Conservation (2015 Update)

Completed: Dec 4, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Patrol - Personal Protective Equipment (2014 Update)

Completed: Dec 4, 2016
Credits: 1
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Range Qualification

Completed: Nov 9, 2016
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

Defensive Tactics

Completed: Oct 6, 2016
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

CORE/Use of Force

Completed: Oct 6, 2016
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hibbing Community College - SP09165
Instructor: Hibbing Community College

OPUE Occupant Protection Usage Enforcement

Completed: Oct 1, 2016
Credits: 3
Instructor: Minnesota Department of Public Safety

ARIDE online training

Completed: Dec 27, 2015
Credits: 4
Instructor: TSI NHTSA

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Proctor Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Apr 23, 1996	Present	Active