Nicholas James Duren

Current agency: Anoka Co. Sheriff's OfficeAndover, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Feb 9, 2015
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

2026 ACSO Spring Firearms Training

Completed: Jun 3, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: C. Czech, T. Kvam, M. Seafolk, A. Flynn, J. Hatton, D. Lien and other ACSO Firearms Instructors

2024 ACSO Patrol Tactics

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Active Shooter Response Training

Completed: Mar 12, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Josh Hatton

Anoka County Night Shoot 2024

Completed: Nov 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

MILO Shoot

Completed: Oct 27, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Jeske, Ninow, Hatton, Sawatsky, Cutler

2025 Anoka County Attorney Update

Completed: Sep 22, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Kyle Peterson

First Responder Refresher

Completed: Aug 29, 2025
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training - SP10587
Instructor: Kate Ott, Tyler Decker

ACSO Spring Firearms Training Inservice

Completed: May 19, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2024 ACSO Patrol Tactics

Completed: Apr 9, 2025
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Nov 18, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

2024 ACAO Update

Completed: Oct 7, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 MILO-Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Sep 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Taser 7 User Transition Course

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Law Enforcement Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, & Resiliency

Completed: Jul 30, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560
Instructor: Mental Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC

Firearms Instructor Course

Completed: Jul 19, 2024
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Mission Critical Concepts - SP09737
Instructor: Mission Critical Concepts

ACSO Spring Firearms Training Inservice

Completed: May 28, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2024 ACSO Administration Use of Force Training

Completed: May 16, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Rules of Engagement; A Law Enforcement's Guide to Intervene and Render Aid

Completed: May 15, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: May 15, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

2024 Financial Crimes Task Force Criminal Investigation Conference

Completed: May 10, 2024
Credits: 15
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

The 36th Annual Fraud Investigators Spring Conference

Completed: May 3, 2024
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Minnesota Fraud Investigator's Association (MFIA) - SP09457
Instructor: Mn Fraud Investigator's Association (MFIA)

SFST Updates/Refresher

Completed: Apr 23, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Active Shooter Response Training

Completed: Mar 6, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Minnesota Crime Alert Certification Online Training (Online)

Completed: Feb 16, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations

Completed: Feb 15, 2024
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

2023 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Law Enforcement Guide to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises (CIMIC) Training

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Oct 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences to Include Implicit Bias

Completed: Oct 25, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Oct 25, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 2

Completed: Oct 17, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2023 MN Fraud Investigators Association Fall Training

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota Fraud Investigator's Association (MFIA) - SP09457
Instructor: Mn Fraud Investigator'S Association (Mfia)

Taser 7 User Transition Course

Completed: Oct 9, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Oct 5, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 3

Completed: Sep 14, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 2

Completed: May 17, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

35th Annual Fraud Investigators Spring Conference

Completed: May 5, 2023
Credits: 11
Sponsor: Minnesota Fraud Investigator's Association (MFIA) - SP09457
Instructor: Mn Fraud Investigator'S Association (Mfia)

ACSO In Service Firearms Training

Completed: May 2, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Active Shooter Response Training

Completed: Apr 28, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

First Responder Refresher

Completed: Apr 27, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training - SP10587
Instructor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training

Use Of Force - Scenario Day

Completed: Apr 11, 2023
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 1

Completed: Feb 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jan 27, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

2022 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 15, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

AR15 / M16 / M4 Armorer Course

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Defensive Edge Training & Consulting, Inc. - SP09877
Instructor: Defensive Edge Training & Consulting, Inc.

2022 MILO-Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Oct 5, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 5

Completed: Sep 21, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 4

Completed: Jul 19, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 3

Completed: Jun 20, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 ACSO Spring Firearms Training (RDS)

Completed: Jun 13, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol Use of Force Scenario Day

Completed: Apr 28, 2022
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 2

Completed: Apr 8, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol Taser/Use of Force Lecture

Completed: Mar 10, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Interview and Interrogation

Completed: Feb 23, 2022
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 1

Completed: Feb 15, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2021 Use of Force CID

Completed: Dec 1, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2021 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 22, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Recognizing and Valuing Community Diversity and Cultural Differences

Completed: Oct 26, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Oct 26, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises (CIMIC) Training

Completed: Oct 26, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Law Enforcement Guide to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Completed: Oct 25, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

MN Fraud Investigators Fall Training 2021

Completed: Oct 14, 2021
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Minnesota Fraud Investigator's Association (MFIA) - SP09457
Instructor: Mn Fraud Investigator'S Association (Mfia)

Basic Financial Crimes Investigations

Completed: Oct 6, 2021
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

2021 ACSO In-Service Firearms Training

Completed: May 26, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MN Fraud Investigators Annual Spring Conference

Completed: May 14, 2021
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Minnesota Fraud Investigator's Association (MFIA) - SP09457
Instructor: Mn Fraud Investigator'S Association (Mfia)

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Apr 2, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: Feb 4, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: Feb 3, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jan 15, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Dec 22, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force Refresher (Classroom Only)

Completed: Dec 22, 2020
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2020 Adverse Weather/Night Shoot

Completed: Dec 17, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2020 ACSO In Service Firearms Training

Completed: Sep 16, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Introduction to Mass Casualty Incidents / Active Shooter Refresher

Completed: Jan 16, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

BCA Crime Scene Course For Minnesota Law Enforcement

Completed: Dec 13, 2019
Credits: 24
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Officer Involved Shooting

Completed: Nov 21, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 12, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: Sep 24, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: Sep 23, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Use of Force - Justice Services

Completed: Sep 21, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Basic Lidar Refresher

Completed: Sep 12, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Sep 6, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: May 8, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Spring Firearms Course

Completed: Apr 24, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Feb 19, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Introduction to Mass Casualty Incidents / Active Shooter Refresher

Completed: Jan 10, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness

Completed: Nov 29, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Nov 29, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Policing in the 21st Century: Implicit Social Cognition (Implicit Bias), Cultural Competency, and Community Engagement Training

Completed: Nov 28, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (Evoc)

Completed: Jul 25, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Spring Training Shoot

Completed: May 2, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Mar 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Dec 31, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 20, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

EMR First Responder

Completed: Sep 26, 2017
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

EMR First Responder

Completed: Sep 25, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

EMR Refresher

Completed: Sep 25, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Forensic DNA for Law Enforcement

Completed: Sep 14, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Jun 30, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

In-Service Use of Force 2017

Completed: Jun 1, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: May 10, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

40 Hour Cit Certification Training

Completed: Apr 14, 2017
Credits: 40
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2016
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Communicating Though Crisis And Conflict

Completed: Nov 1, 2016
Credits: 4
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics (Pit)

Completed: Aug 17, 2016
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Crime Scene Processing For The Patrol Officer

Completed: Jul 12, 2016
Credits: 7
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

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

Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Feb 9, 2015	Present	Active