Michael John Ceynowa

Current agency: Duluth Police Dept.Duluth, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jan 21, 1998
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Miranda, Selected Problems, Part 1

Completed: Aug 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

No-Knock Warrants

Completed: Jul 29, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Misdemeanor Arrests and Stops - Selected Topics

Completed: May 22, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

ETI 2026-Thursday

Completed: Apr 16, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2026-Tuesday

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2026-Monday

Completed: Apr 13, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Mar 13, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Mar 6, 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 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Mar 2, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Mar 2, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Spring Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Completed: Feb 25, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement - Refresher

Completed: Dec 3, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Nov 24, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Fall Leadership Summit-2025

Completed: Nov 20, 2025
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

New Pistol/RDS (Red Dot Sight) Transition Course

Completed: Oct 28, 2025
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906

Vehicle Searches

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

Vehicle Impounds and Inventories

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

Taser Fall in-Service

Completed: Sep 2, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Schmidt, Olejnicak, Pruse, Smith

PepperBall Launcher Fall In-Service

Completed: Sep 2, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906

40mm Launcher Fall In-Service

Completed: Sep 2, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906

Stop Stick Deployment and Vehicle Pinches

Completed: Sep 2, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jul 8, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Arrest Warrants

Completed: Jun 6, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Spring Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Completed: May 20, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Professional Conduct and Ethics

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

To Serve, Protect and Document Part 2

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

ETI 2025 - Wednesday

Completed: Apr 9, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2025 - Tuesday

Completed: Apr 8, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2025 - Monday

Completed: Apr 7, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

To Serve, Protect and Document Part 1

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

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Nov 25, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Officer Safety Searches - 2022 Update

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

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Oct 23, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Oct 23, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Taser/ 40mm Launcher/ Active Threat

Completed: Sep 27, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

Completed: Aug 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2024 Legislative Update

Completed: Aug 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Part 4

Completed: Aug 30, 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 2

Completed: Aug 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement - Refresher

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Disorderly Conduct and Obstruction

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

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jul 11, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 1

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

Critical Incidents from Beginning to End

Completed: May 29, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. (LELS) - SP09101
Instructor: Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.

2024 Executive Training Institute

Completed: Apr 18, 2024
Credits: 15
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 12, 2024
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 – Update

Completed: Apr 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

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

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Spring Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Completed: Apr 1, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Implicit Bias, Native Culture and History, Mental Illness and De-escalation

Completed: Mar 21, 2024
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Feb 12, 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: Jan 19, 2024
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: Jan 19, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Nov 15, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Taser/40mm Launcher/ Tactical Movement and Active Shooter

Completed: Oct 3, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Aug 18, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jul 25, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

ETI 2023

Completed: Apr 14, 2023
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 22, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Completed: Feb 21, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Nov 28, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Use of Force in Minnesota: The Evolution of the Legal Standard

Completed: Oct 18, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

2022 Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Taser 7 Transition Field Certification

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Command and Control 101 for Patrol Supervisors, 2-day

Completed: Sep 23, 2022
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Aug 5, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Completed: Apr 20, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
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 19, 2022
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: Mar 18, 2022
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: Mar 11, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Dec 22, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

2021 Legislative Update

Completed: Nov 2, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Active Threat/Shooter Response

Completed: Sep 30, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Combat Arrest Control Tactics

Completed: Sep 30, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Jun 8, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 3, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Feb 26, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Fall Combat Arrest Control Tactics and Strategies (2017)

Completed: Jan 26, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Dec 19, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Dec 19, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Dec 19, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Annual Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 3, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Head of the Lakes Collaborative Two Day Implicit Bias, Conflict Management and Mediation, Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis Training

Completed: Jul 30, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Head of the Lakes Collaborative Two Day Implicit Bias, Conflict Management and Mediation, Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis Training

Completed: Jul 30, 2019
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Head of the Lakes Collaborative Two Day Implicit Bias, Conflict Management and Mediation, Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crisis Training

Completed: Jul 29, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuits (Inservice Training)

Completed: May 30, 2019
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

MCPA Executive Training Institute 2019

Completed: Apr 17, 2019
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

MILO Simulator / Defensive Tactics Scenario Training

Completed: Mar 31, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Low Light / Adverse Weather Firearms

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

ETI 2018

Completed: Apr 25, 2018
Credits: 15
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Media Training One Credit

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

Fall Combat Arrest Control Tactics and Strategies (2017)

Completed: Dec 21, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Fair and Impartial Policing: Command and Community Course

Completed: Aug 3, 2017
Credits: 11
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Communication Strategies for Law Enforcement by FBI Quantico

Completed: Jun 28, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Dakota County Attorney's Office - SP09853
Instructor: Dakota County Attorney'S Office

2017 Law Enforcement Peer Support Refresher

Completed: Jun 7, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Brent Richter Consulting, Llc - SP10395
Instructor: Brent Richter Consulting, Llc

TASER Training

Completed: May 31, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Annual Qualification

Completed: Oct 31, 2016
Credits: 2
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Understanding Issues Related To Body Cameras

Completed: Sep 7, 2016
Credits: 6
Instructor: Mn Police & Peace Officer Assn. (Mppoa)

Understanding Issues Related To Body Cameras

Completed: Jul 29, 2016
Credits: 6
Sponsor: MN Police & Peace Officer Association (MPPOA) - SP09211
Instructor: Mn Police & Peace Officer Assn. (Mppoa)

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

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

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuits (Inservice Training)

Credits: 10
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Combat Arrest and Control Tactics

Credits: 8
Sponsor: Duluth Police Dept. - SP06906
Instructor: Duluth Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

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

Duty to Intervene

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

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.

Case Name	Filed	Court	Cause
Kirk v. City of Duluth, Minnesota	Jun 12, 2023	mnd	0:23-cv-01758

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Duluth Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jan 21, 1998	Present	Active