Matthew Jon Pappenfus

Current agency: St. Cloud Police Dept.St. Cloud, 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: Apr 10, 2023
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Taser 10 Initial Training

Completed: May 13, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Sgt Priebe and SCPD Taser Instructors

Police Cyclist Course

Completed: Apr 30, 2026
Credits: 32
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

LOCKUP Ground Control and Edged Weapon

Completed: Mar 27, 2026
Credits: 35
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

O.C. Spray

Completed: Mar 27, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Roger Baumann, Jacob Lanz

Takedowns-Empty Hands Techniques

Completed: Mar 27, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Ryan Priebe, Approved SCPD DT Instructors

PepperBall Weapon System

Completed: Mar 27, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Mar 27, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Roger Baumann, Jacob Lanz

Low Light/Adverse Weather Handgun and Rifle Practical

Completed: Mar 18, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304

SCPD Handgun Qualification

Completed: Mar 18, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304

Handcuffing/WRAP Restraints

Completed: Mar 18, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Ryan Priebe and certified Defensive Tactics Instructors

Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 18, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis

Completed: Feb 18, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Sgt Tad Hoeschen, Officer Kelly Holden, Officer John Swing, Kaiya Smith, Jake Hawkins, Claire Bendickson

Conflict Management

Completed: Feb 18, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: Sgt Tad Hoeschen

Bloodborne Pathogens Safety

Completed: Feb 4, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Vector Solutions - SP10464
Instructor: Dan Hannan

Employee Misconduct and Discipline

Completed: Jan 14, 2026
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002

40MM Less Lethal Weapon System

Completed: Dec 18, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Reload Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Dec 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Malfunction Clearing Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Dec 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Scenario Training

Completed: Nov 7, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing/WRAP Restraints

Completed: Nov 7, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Weapon Retention

Completed: Oct 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Transitional Drill Training

Completed: Oct 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

DMT-G Certification Training

Completed: Oct 9, 2025
Credits: 22
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002

FTO Basic

Completed: Sep 26, 2025
Credits: 21
Sponsor: Field Training Solutions - SP09947

LOCKUP Ground Control and Edged Weapon

Completed: Sep 3, 2025
Credits: 35
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Scenario Training

Completed: Sep 3, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

PepperBall Weapon System

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Taser/Conducted Electrical Weapon Recertification

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: SCPD Certified Taser Instructors Tabatt, Priebe, Heck, Ebert, Estby, Riekena, Boulton

Handgun Qualification

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather/Handgun Rifle Practical

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Takedowns-Empty Hands Techniques

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Ground Fighting-Empty Hands Technique

Completed: Mar 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Navigating Cultural Differences in a Globalized Society

Completed: Feb 19, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Understanding Autism

Completed: Feb 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

MPPOA Legislative Conference 2025

Completed: Feb 8, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Police & Peace Officer Association (MPPOA) - SP09211
Instructor: Shane Myre,

EMR Initial Course

Completed: Jun 10, 2024
Credits: 50
Sponsor: Allied Medical Training - SP10376
Instructor: Allied Medical Training

Interaction Principles for De-Escalation Success

Completed: Jun 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Vector Solutions - SP10464
Instructor: Vector Solutions

Taser/Conducted Electrical Weapon Recertification

Completed: Jun 7, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Scenario Training

Completed: Jun 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Rifle Qualification

Completed: May 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Identification, Investigation, & Prosecution of Bias-Motivated Crime

Completed: Apr 12, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Stearns County Attorney's Office - SP09074
Instructor: Stearns County Attorney's Office

Peace Officer Wellness Training

Completed: Apr 12, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Sunrise Wellness - SP10580
Instructor: Sunrise Wellness

Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics

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

Malfunction Clearing Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing a Compliant Subject

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Takedowns-Empty Hands Techniques

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Weapon Retention

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather/Handgun Rifle Practical

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

LOCKUP Arrest and Control- Empty Hand Techniques

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Reload Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing/WRAP Restraints

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Transitional Drill Training

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

ARIDE-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement 2 day

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jan 25, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Jan 22, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Ground Fighting-Empty Hands Technique

Completed: Jan 19, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

LOCKUP Arrest and Control- Empty Hand Techniques

Completed: Jan 19, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

40MM Less Lethal Weapon System

Completed: Jan 18, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

PepperBall Weapon System

Completed: Jan 18, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

OC Spray Training

Completed: Jan 18, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Taser/Conducted Electrical Weapon Initial Certification

Completed: Jan 18, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather/Handgun Rifle Practical

Completed: Jan 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Reload Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Jan 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Malfunction Clearing Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Jan 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Legal and Department Policy Review

Completed: Jan 12, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jan 11, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Duty to Intervene

Completed: Dec 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Dec 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 Day

Completed: Dec 13, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

No-Knock Warrants

Completed: Dec 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Dec 6, 2023
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: Dec 5, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Oct 22, 2023
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 2

Completed: Oct 22, 2023
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 1

Completed: Oct 22, 2023
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: Oct 17, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mobile Field Force

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Use Of Force I and II

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Hobble Training

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light & Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

AR15 Qualification

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Mental Health Part 3 - Intervention

Completed: Oct 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Oct 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Less Lethal

Completed: Apr 27, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force I and II

Completed: Apr 27, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Deadly Force Decision Making - Laser Shot Training Simulator

Completed: Apr 27, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Spring Shoot- Handgun Qualification

Completed: Apr 27, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Active Shooter

Completed: Apr 27, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

New Deputy Training

Completed: Apr 21, 2023
Credits: 35
Sponsor: Wright Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08600
Instructor: Wright Co. Sheriffs Office

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Apr 20, 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: Apr 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Apr 20, 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: Apr 20, 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: Apr 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

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

Lead Awareness

Completed: Apr 17, 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: Apr 14, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Apr 14, 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 2

Completed: Apr 14, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Apr 14, 2023
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 12, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Critical Incident Training from Beginning to Conclusion

Credits: 7
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS) - SP09101

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
St. Cloud Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Apr 10, 2023	Present	Active