Tara Lea Dow

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: Jun 20, 2019
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Officer Wellness

Completed: Jul 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Azar-Dickens, Everett

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

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

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

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

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

Completed: Jul 13, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Jul 13, 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: Jul 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Jul 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: Jul 12, 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 3

Completed: Jul 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Jul 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Jul 11, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 1

Completed: Jul 11, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Jul 11, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

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

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 10, 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 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Jul 9, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Firearms Annual POST F-J1 In-Service

Completed: Jun 30, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Peter Eshenaur, Benjamin Kirk

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Jun 13, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Dr. John Azar-Dickens

2025 POST Taser Recertification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

Use-of-Force Annual POST In-Service

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Richard Gizzi, Erika Hatle, James Menter

2025 POST Non-Lethal PepperBall Recertification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Hatle, Menter, Kirk

2025 POST Less Lethal 40mm Recertification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: James Menter, Benjamin Kirk

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 4

Completed: Dec 18, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course Day 3

Completed: Dec 17, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Nov 28, 2025
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: Nov 27, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Nov 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Nov 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Vehicle Searches

Completed: Nov 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Trust - Part1: Inside the Agency

Completed: Nov 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Nov 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms POST F-J In-Service

Completed: Oct 30, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Paul Buzicky, Peter Eshenaur, Peter Chang

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Sep 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Preventing Harmful Workplace Behaviors

Completed: Sep 22, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Sep 21, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 5

Completed: Sep 19, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40Hour Course DAY 2

Completed: Sep 16, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 1

Completed: Sep 15, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Aug 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Aug 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Jun 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies

Completed: Jun 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Jun 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

Completed: Jun 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

New Pistol Transition & Qualification In-Service

Completed: Jun 17, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Jun 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

2025 POST Less Lethal 40mm Recertification

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

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

Use of Force

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

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Apr 15, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Qualification

Completed: Jan 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Sep 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Sep 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Crisis Intervention in Dealing with Mentally Ill Subjects

Completed: Jul 19, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Pepperball

Completed: May 28, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Taser In-Service

Completed: May 28, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Less Lethal

Completed: May 28, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Use of Force

Completed: May 28, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT)- Crisis Response

Completed: Apr 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: Feb 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cold Weather / Low Light Shoot

Completed: Jan 11, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Procedural Justice

Completed: Jan 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Sep 6, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Officer Wellness & Mental Health Awareness

Completed: Aug 24, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Jul 13, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Less Lethal

Completed: Jun 6, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Taser 7 Operator Course

Completed: Jun 6, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Use of Force

Completed: Jun 6, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

DMT-G Certification Course

Completed: May 25, 2023
Credits: 18
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

The LGBTQ Community

Completed: Mar 23, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Promoting Safe Outcomes

Completed: Mar 21, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Autism for Law Enforcement: Definition and Prevalence

Completed: Feb 20, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Firearms Low Light / Inclement Weather

Completed: Feb 1, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence

Completed: Dec 3, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

2022 Firearms Fundamentals and Qualification

Completed: Nov 29, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Taser Re-certification 2022

Completed: Nov 29, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

40mm Less Lethal Certification

Completed: Nov 29, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Tactical Emergency Care-Narcan Administration Refresher

Completed: Nov 2, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Jul 4, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Police & Counseling: Stigmas Rumors, and Anxieties

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

: Mental Health Crisis Response for Minnesota Law Enforcement - Better Service through Innovative Approaches

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Trauma and Resilience

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Training for Peace Officers

Completed: Apr 12, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Autism Society Of Mn - SP10393
Instructor: Autism Society Of Mn

Use of Force and CQC Active Threat Response

Completed: Apr 12, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Mar 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Feb 21, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Low-Light and Inclement Weather Firearms Training

Completed: Feb 17, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement (2 hours)

Completed: Jan 26, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

2021-2 Metro Transit Recruit Academy

Completed: Dec 9, 2021
Credits: 226
Sponsor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department - SP02798
Instructor: Metropolitan Transit Police Department

Understanding and Responding to Excited Delirium Calls

Completed: Dec 4, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

De-Escalation and Minimizing Use of Force

Completed: Dec 4, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuits Refresher

Completed: Dec 1, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Emotional & Psychological Disorders 1

Completed: Nov 28, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cultural Awareness 1

Completed: Nov 28, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement

Completed: Nov 27, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - New Users

Completed: Nov 24, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Ethics in Law Enforcement

Completed: Nov 21, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Stress and Your Health

Completed: Nov 21, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Crisis Intervention / Mental Illness

Completed: May 13, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Off-duty and Retired Officer Qualification

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

Emergency Medical Responder - Refresher

Completed: Sep 24, 2020
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jul 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

Long Gun Qualification

Completed: Jul 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service Use of Force Training

Completed: Jul 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

Street Officer's Response to Civil Disputes

Completed: Oct 18, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Street Officer's Response to Family Law Disputes

Completed: Oct 18, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Basic Civil Process

Completed: Oct 15, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

In-Service Use of Force Training

Completed: Oct 8, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jul 9, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

Long Gun Qualification

Completed: Jul 9, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office - SP04700
Instructor: Meeker Co. Sheriffs Office

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Metropolitan Transit Police Department	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jun 20, 2019	Present	Active