Patrick Michael Baumgardner

Current agency: Metropolitan Transit Police DepartmentMinneapolis, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Aug 14, 2023
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

EVOC Pursuit Refresher

Completed: Mar 11, 2202
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Firearms Annual POST F-J1 In-Service

Completed: Jul 13, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Peter Eshenaur, Benjamin Kirk

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: May 5, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Dr. John Azar-Dickens

Warrant Writing Basics

Completed: Apr 24, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Robert Lokhorst

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

Completed: Apr 23, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Apr 17, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2025 POST Non-Lethal PepperBall Recertification

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Hatle, Menter, Kirk

Use-of-Force Annual POST In-Service

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

2025 POST Taser Recertification

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

2025 POST Less Lethal 40mm Recertification

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Benjamin Kirk

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Apr 7, 2026
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: Apr 7, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

Completed: Apr 7, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 1

Completed: Apr 7, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Apr 7, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Mar 13, 2026
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: Mar 13, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Mar 5, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Mar 5, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Mar 4, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, Anna L. Yunker

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Mar 4, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

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

BCA Basic Narcotics Investigations

Completed: Dec 11, 2025
Credits: 24
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Firearms POST F-J In-Service

Completed: Oct 27, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Paul Buzicky, Peter Eshenaur, Peter Chang

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

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

New Pistol Transition & Qualification In-Service

Completed: Sep 26, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798

Use of Force

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

2025 POST Taser Recertification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

2025 POST Non-Lethal PepperBall Recertification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Hatle, Menter, Kirk

2025 POST Less Lethal 40mm Recertification

Completed: Apr 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Benjamin Kirk

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - New Users

Completed: Mar 7, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Officer Wellness: An Intentional Priority

Completed: Jul 16, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Provicta I HQ by TCO i-Health - SP10659
Instructor: Provicta I HQ by TCO i-Health

Axon VR Simulator Training

Completed: Apr 11, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Use of Force Lesson Plan 1

Completed: Mar 21, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Protect

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lead Awareness

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
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: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
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: Mar 20, 2024
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: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
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: Mar 19, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Mar 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: Mar 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bola Wrap 150 User/Operator Certification

Completed: Mar 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics Initial Course

Completed: Feb 22, 2024
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Basic Pistol Qualification Course - Day Light

Completed: Jan 13, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Back Up/Off Duty Weapon Qualification

Completed: Jan 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather Conditions Shoot

Completed: Nov 1, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Use of Force Lesson Plan #2

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

BolaWrap 100 Re-certification

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Annual Taser Re-Certification

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

ARIDE Day 3-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

Completed: Oct 5, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 Day

Completed: Oct 4, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Summer Shoot

Completed: Sep 27, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Sep 20, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

40MM Less Lethal Impact Launcher

Completed: Sep 7, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Long Range Rifle and Less Than Lethal Qualification

Completed: Sep 7, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Back Up/Off Duty Weapon Qualification

Completed: Aug 15, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Deadly Force Decision Making Lasershot Training Simulator

Completed: Aug 15, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Long Range Rifle and Less Than Lethal Qualification

Completed: Aug 14, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Columbia Heights Police Dept. - SP00204
Instructor: Columbia Heights Police Dept.

Civil Cases

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Agencies

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Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Metropolitan Transit Police Department	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Aug 14, 2023	Present	Active