Paul Erik Lewis

Current agency: St. Paul Police Dept.St. Paul, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Oct 12, 2015
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

EVOC In-Service

Completed: Jun 5, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q1 RRA POST

Completed: Mar 16, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: Sgt. Chelsey Siverling, Officers Seth Snedden, Paul Lewis, Hector Mena-Carion, Neil Anderson

SWAT - Deliberate Clearance / Live Fire / Hostage Rescue

Completed: Feb 17, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

SWAT Training with K9 Training

Completed: Jan 28, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Building Searches / Post Active Shooter Training

Completed: Dec 10, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Ballistic Shield Training / Live Fire / Scenario

Completed: Oct 29, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Camp Ripley Training 2025

Completed: Oct 15, 2025
Credits: 20
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

SPPD 2025 Q-4 RRA Ti Scenarios

Completed: Sep 30, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Shooting Drills / Hostage Rescue Drills at Chisago Co. Range

Completed: Sep 24, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Field Searches / CNT / ODU Training

Completed: Sep 4, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Q3 - Qualifications, Rifle and Pistol Shooting Drills

Completed: Aug 6, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

VIT / VCT / QRF (Officer Down) Training

Completed: Jul 16, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

UC / CI Rescue Training

Completed: Jun 4, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

POST Pistol Qualification

Completed: May 16, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Informed Policing

Completed: May 8, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560

Rifle / Pistol Shooting Drills

Completed: Apr 23, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Lowlight / Flashlight Shoot

Completed: Apr 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2024 Q-1 RRA Training

Completed: Mar 27, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Less Lethal Impact Munitions, Chemical, PepperBall, and Distraction Devices Certification

Completed: Mar 12, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209

Cold Weather Pistol & Rifle Shoot

Completed: Feb 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Hostage Rescue, 1st Qrt Qual, Shooting Drills

Completed: Jan 29, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Officer Wellness: An Intentional Priority

Completed: Jan 15, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Provicta I HQ by TCO i-Health - SP10659
Instructor: Provicta I HQ by TCO i-Health

Small Space Room Clearing / Deliberate Clearance / Hostage Rescue

Completed: Dec 18, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD Q-4 RRA (Ti)

Completed: Dec 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Rifle / Pistol Qualification and Shooting Drills

Completed: Nov 21, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Officer Wellness: An Intentional Priority

Completed: Nov 14, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Provicta I HQ by TCO i-Health - SP10659
Instructor: Provicta I HQ by TCO i-Health

2024 - Ballistic Shield Training

Completed: Nov 7, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q4 - DCI / Pistol Training Shoot

Completed: Nov 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

OWN-IT

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

SWAT - Ripley 2024

Completed: Oct 15, 2024
Credits: 20
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q-3 VCT In-Service

Completed: Sep 16, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Pistol / Rifle Drills - HR / Explosive Breaching

Completed: Sep 11, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

POST Pistol Qualification

Completed: Sep 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Aug 2024 - Officer Rescue Scenarios / Live Fire Exercise

Completed: Aug 21, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q3 Qual, Ballistic Shield, VCT Drills

Completed: Aug 8, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Pistol Training and Rifle Qual

Completed: Aug 1, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD 2024 Q-2 RRA Training

Completed: May 31, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Lowlight / Flashlight Shoot

Completed: May 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Neurodiversity Workshop

Completed: Mar 19, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560
Instructor: Mental Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC

2024 Q-1 RRA Training

Completed: Mar 19, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Crimes Motivated By Bias

Completed: Mar 19, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560
Instructor: Mental Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC

AR15 Armorers Course

Completed: Feb 29, 2024
Credits: 21
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Cold Weather Pistol & Rifle Shoot

Completed: Feb 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2023 Q4 Inservice Training: Mobile Field Force

Completed: Nov 28, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Pistol Training Shoot

Completed: Oct 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q3 Response to Resistance and Aggression Training (UOF)

Completed: Aug 14, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Vehicle Extractions

Completed: Aug 10, 2023
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

POST Pistol Qualification

Completed: Aug 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Pistol Training and Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jun 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q2 Response to Resistance and Aggression Training (UOF)

Completed: Jun 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Q2 Response to Resistance and Aggression Training (UOF)

Completed: May 9, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Lowlight / Flashlight Shoot

Completed: Apr 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Preperation for the State Fair

Completed: Apr 11, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Mental Health Awareness and Crisis Intervention Training

Completed: Mar 29, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

Less Lethal Impact Munitions, Chemical Munitions, Distraction Devices Certification

Completed: Mar 15, 2023
Credits: 10
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

LLIMS Re-Cert 40mm

Completed: Mar 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

PepperBall Recert

Completed: Mar 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)

Completed: Mar 10, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Cold Weather Pistol & Rifle Shoot

Completed: Feb 22, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Trauma Med, 2-day

Completed: Feb 9, 2023
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

In-Progress Calls: Command & Control Officer Version

Completed: Dec 30, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2022 Catastrophic Event Response Training (CERT)

Completed: Dec 30, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD Q4 MFF Training

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD Q4 MFF Training

Completed: Nov 30, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

4th Quarter Pistol Training Shoot

Completed: Nov 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Basic Sniper Operations Course

Completed: Nov 4, 2022
Credits: 43
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

Radio Transition Training

Completed: Nov 4, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

In-Progress Calls: Command & Control Officer Version

Completed: Oct 26, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Handgun Transition Course

Completed: Aug 18, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD 2022 Q3 RRA Training

Completed: Jul 26, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD 2022 Q3 RRA Training

Completed: Jul 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Rifle Training and Qual

Completed: Jun 28, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2022 Spring In-Service

Completed: May 5, 2022
Credits: 6
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Low-light Training Shoot

Completed: Apr 28, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SPPD 2022 Q2 RRA Training

Completed: Apr 14, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

FTO Re-Certification Course

Completed: Feb 27, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Lead FTO & FTO Supervisor Course

Completed: Feb 14, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Cold Weather Pistol & Rifle Shoot

Completed: Jan 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2021 ECD Recertification

Completed: Dec 20, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Training for Peace Officers

Completed: Sep 21, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Autism Society Of Mn - SP10393
Instructor: Autism Society Of Mn

2021 Fall In-Service Sleep Health

Completed: Sep 21, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2021 Q3 Response to Resistance and Aggression Training

Completed: Sep 14, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Minnesota Crime Alert Certification Online Training

Completed: Jul 29, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 29, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Legal Updates

Completed: Jul 12, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2021 Q2 Response to Resistance and Agression

Completed: Jun 23, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

EPIC

Completed: May 24, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2021 Lowlight Training

Completed: Apr 19, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2021 Spring In-Service

Completed: Mar 25, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather/Hangun Rifle Practical

Completed: Feb 15, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Cold Weather Pistol & Rifle Shoot

Completed: Jan 26, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Response to Civil Unrest

Completed: Jan 14, 2021
Credits: 9
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Moral Courage

Completed: Aug 24, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

RRA Q2 2020 In-Service

Completed: Aug 19, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

POST handgun and shotgun

Completed: Jul 29, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Trauma Informed Care

Completed: Jun 24, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Low Light- Flash Light Course

Completed: Mar 11, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2020 SPPD Q1 MFF Department Training

Completed: Mar 4, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2020 Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Feb 4, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2020 SPPD Q1 MFF Department Training

Completed: Jan 28, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2020 SPPD Q1 Patrol Operations RRA

Completed: Jan 28, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

FTO Refresher Course

Completed: Jan 22, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Pepper Ball Operator

Completed: Nov 25, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2019 Fall In-Service SPPD

Completed: Sep 17, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2019 POST Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 21, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Basic SWAT Operator Course

Completed: May 3, 2019
Credits: 45
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

EVOC Department In-Service

Completed: Apr 23, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Basic SWAT Prep Course

Completed: Apr 16, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Response to Resistance & Aggression Instructor Course

Completed: Mar 29, 2019
Credits: 37
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Spring Department In-Service 2019

Completed: Mar 21, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2018 POST lowlight/flashlight shoot

Completed: Mar 5, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2019 Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Jan 22, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2018 POST lowlight/flashlight shoot

Completed: Dec 10, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Interview & Interrogation Course

Completed: Dec 4, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

New FTO Basic Training

Completed: Nov 15, 2018
Credits: 14
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Less Lethal- Specialty Impact Munitions(SIMS)

Completed: Nov 6, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Fall 2018 Department In-service

Completed: Oct 1, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

SFST & DRE Instructor Development Course

Completed: Sep 7, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST & DRE Instructor Development Course

Completed: Sep 6, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST & DRE Instructor Development Course

Completed: Sep 5, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST & DRE Instructor Development Course

Completed: Sep 4, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

3rd Quarter RRA

Completed: Aug 29, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

Completed: Aug 21, 2018
Credits: 16
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response

Completed: Jun 19, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Countering Active Terrorist Cells in the Homeland

Completed: Jun 14, 2018
Credits: 16
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Breachpoint (officers)

Completed: May 9, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

RRA 2018 Q2 In-service

Completed: May 3, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

2018 POST Pistol Shoot

Completed: Apr 20, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

1st Qtr. RRA

Completed: Mar 15, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Spring Department In-Service 2018

Completed: Mar 14, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Feb 14, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.