Samuel Thomas Erickson

Current agency: Minneapolis Police Dept.Minneapolis, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Aug 21, 2018
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

MPD MN CIT 2026 8-Hour Mental Health Refresher

Completed: Apr 2, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Gennae Falconer, Mary Warin, Amber Barnes, Morganne Napoleoni-Montez, Karen Knab, Nicole Murray, and Sara Johnstone

Law Enforcement Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, & Resiliency

Completed: Jan 15, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560
Instructor: Mental Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC

Preventing Harmful Workplace Behaviors

Completed: Dec 7, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Protecting and Serving the LGBTQ+ Community

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

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

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

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Nov 23, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

2023 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Oct 21, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2025 Use of Force Day 3- Duty to Intervene

Completed: Oct 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711

2025 Use of Force Day 3

Completed: Oct 3, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711

2025 Use of Force Day 2- Empty Hand Technique

Completed: Jun 3, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Tom Menton, Chad Malmberg

2025 Use of Force Day 2- Taser 10 Transition Course

Completed: Jun 3, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711

2025 Use of Force Day 1

Completed: May 13, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711

2025 Use of Force Day 1- Policy Suite Introduction

Completed: May 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Sgt. Mark Hanneman, Officer Dominic Manelli, and Officer Melissa Hansen

2025 Use of Force Day 1- Force Guiding Principles

Completed: May 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Sgt. Mark Hanneman, Officer Dominic Manelli, and Officer Melissa Hansen

2025 MPD Handgun Qualification, Low Light Patrol Rifle Operator Qual, Back-Up Gun Qual, and Shotgun Qual

Completed: Feb 12, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Shawn Kelly, Juan Valencia, Jason Schmitt, Lonnie Hoffbeck

2025 Crowd Management

Completed: Jan 9, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

8-Hour MH Refresher and Crisis De-Escalation with Scenarios

Completed: Jan 7, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Policing Protests

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
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 31, 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: Dec 31, 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: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

2024 Use of Force- ABLE Refresher

Completed: Dec 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Empty Hand Technique 3

Completed: Dec 5, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Crowd Management Training

Completed: Oct 29, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Engaging with Minors- Classroom

Completed: Oct 14, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Crowd Management Training

Completed: Sep 10, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Handgun Development

Completed: Aug 23, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

8-Hour MH Refresher and Crisis De-Escalation with Scenarios

Completed: Jul 10, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: May 29, 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: May 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

True North Constitutional Policing

Completed: May 29, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2023 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Crowd Management Training

Completed: Apr 9, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
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: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2024 MPD Handgun, Low Light Patrol Rifle Operator, Back-Up Gun (BUG), and Shotgun Qualification Courses

Completed: Jan 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Mental Health Part 4 - Capstone

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

2023 Taser 7 Recertification Course

Completed: Nov 14, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

EVOC

Completed: Nov 9, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Crowd Management Training

Completed: Oct 25, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Mental Health Part 3 - Intervention

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

2023 Handgun Development

Completed: Aug 10, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

BJA - VALOR - Safer Together - Frontline Officer Workshop

Completed: Jun 28, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Phase 2 In-Service Training

Completed: May 4, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Phase 1 In-service

Completed: Mar 3, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 MPD "Inclement Weather" (IW) -Handgun Qualification Course, Low Light IW Patrol Rifle Operator Qualification Course, Back-Up Gun (BUG) Qualification Course, and Shotgun IW Qualification Course

Completed: Jan 24, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 Use of Force Phase I

Completed: Dec 14, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Vehicle Searches - Update 2022

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

2022 4th Quarter FTO Training – Beyond the Basics – NAFTO

Completed: Dec 6, 2022
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Mental Health Part 2 - Assessment

Completed: Dec 4, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1 - Introduction

Completed: Nov 22, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

In-Service Phase 3 Use of Force

Completed: Nov 9, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

EVOC

Completed: Nov 8, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Professional Conduct and Ethics

Completed: Oct 6, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Exigent Circumstances 2021

Completed: Oct 5, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Protect

Completed: Sep 29, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Sep 13, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2022 Phase 2 Outdoor Weapons and Patrol Tactics Training Program

Completed: Sep 6, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Teaching and Mentoring for Integrity and Professionalism

Completed: Aug 22, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Power and Influence

Completed: Jul 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Leaders and Followers

Completed: Jul 8, 2022
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: Jun 21, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Jun 5, 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: Jun 5, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (A.B.L.E.)

Completed: May 13, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Duty to Intervene

Completed: Apr 3, 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 3

Completed: Feb 28, 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: Feb 28, 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: Feb 26, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021 Annual Semi-Automatic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Feb 2, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2022 MPD Field Training Officer Course

Completed: Jan 27, 2022
Credits: 21
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Policing Protests

Completed: Dec 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021 Taser Re-Certification Program

Completed: Dec 13, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Persuasion and De-escalation

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

2021 Use of Force, Phase II

Completed: Oct 15, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Oct 13, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

(72-Hour) Holds Update

Completed: Sep 22, 2021
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 (ASD)

Completed: Aug 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021 Encrypted Radio Training, Multiple dates

Completed: Aug 3, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 30, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Jun 19, 2021
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: Jun 19, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021 Field Training Program

Completed: Apr 18, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 Field Training Program

Completed: Mar 18, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

40MM Less Lethal Operator Certification Course

Completed: Mar 9, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 MFF Large Scale Training Program

Completed: Feb 18, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 Annual Semi-Automatic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jan 27, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 MFF Large Scale Training Program

Completed: Jan 21, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Use of Force Police Updates

Completed: Dec 17, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Nov 30, 2020
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Shotgun Qualification Training

Completed: Nov 24, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 MFF Training Program

Completed: Oct 26, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Feb 25, 2020
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Feb 25, 2020
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Feb 24, 2020
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual Semi-Automatic Handgun Qualification and Gas Mask Fit Testing

Completed: Jan 14, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 Annual In-Service Training Course, Phase II

Completed: Aug 21, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 In-Service Phase I

Completed: Feb 12, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 In-Service Phase I

Completed: Feb 12, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 In-Service Phase I

Completed: Feb 11, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 Range Qualification and Gas Mask fit Testing

Completed: Jan 17, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 day

Completed: Oct 29, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Minneapolis Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Aug 21, 2018	Present	Active