Thomas Dean Gifferson

Current agency: Hutchinson Police Dept.Hutchinson, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: May 17, 1996
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Firearm Cover/Concealment/De-escalation/Qualification Course

Completed: Jun 3, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

ETI 2026-Thursday

Completed: Apr 16, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2026-Wednesday

Completed: Apr 15, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

ETI 2026-Monday

Completed: Apr 13, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

Cold/Inclement Weather Firearm Training/Qualification

Completed: Feb 5, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Sgt Andrew Erlandson, Officer Taylor Fenrich, Sgt Benjamin Erlandson, Lt Adam Ament

Low Light Handgun/Shoulder Weapon Training and Qualification

Completed: Nov 5, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Semi-auto Handgun and Advanced Reaction course (Bunker drill)

Completed: Sep 10, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

ETI 2025

Completed: Apr 10, 2025
Credits: 17
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041

2025 SLCW Police Track (AM)

Completed: Apr 3, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Jan 30, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

MN CIT 8 Hour Role-Play and Review - Day 2

Completed: Jan 9, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 8 Hour Role-Play and Review - Day 1

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

24-hour Mental Health Awareness and Crisis Intervention Training

Completed: Dec 26, 2024
Credits: 24
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

Low Light Handgun/Shoulder Weapon Training and Qualification

Completed: Nov 19, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Take Action: Make the R.I.G.H.T. Choice and Intervene

Completed: Oct 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Duty to Intercede

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

Diversity with Emphasis on Implicit Bias

Completed: Oct 31, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Part 4

Completed: Oct 21, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Critical Issues: Firearms Restrictions/Mental Health, ERPOs, and Other

Completed: Oct 18, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

Completed: Oct 2, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Semi-auto Handgun and Advanced Reaction course (Bunker drill)

Completed: Aug 27, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Jun 6, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

2024 Executive Training Institute

Completed: Apr 18, 2024
Credits: 17
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 11, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

PATROL Training on the Road - Day 1

Completed: Mar 12, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Feb 22, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Critical Issues: Duty to Intervene and Render Aid, and Marijuana and Policing

Completed: Nov 30, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Low Light Handgun/Shoulder Weapon Training and Qualification

Completed: Nov 15, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Sep 29, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: May 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

ETI 2023

Completed: Apr 14, 2023
Credits: 15
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Mar 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Feb 8, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Low Light Handgun/Shoulder Weapon Training and Qualification

Completed: Dec 1, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 26, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Critical Issues Webinar - Rules of Engagement & Stand Your Own Ground

Completed: Oct 26, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Critical Issues Webinar - THC Edibles: From Enforcement to Employment

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Critical Issues Webinar - Responding to Mental Health Issues

Completed: Oct 6, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

In-Service Less-Lethal Munitions Training I Qualification

Completed: Jun 23, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

What You Do Matters, Lessons from the Holocaust: Ethical and Bias Free Policing in the 21st Century

Completed: Jun 22, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Part 4

Completed: May 27, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Best Practices in Police Mental Health Crisis Responses

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Helping Those That Help Others

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Executive Training Institute 2022

Completed: Apr 7, 2022
Credits: 17
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

Completed: Mar 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Mar 14, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

BCA Use of Deadly Force Investigations

Completed: Feb 7, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 2

Completed: Jan 27, 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: Dec 29, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Executive Training Institute 2021

Completed: Nov 3, 2021
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 28, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher - Rural

Completed: Sep 23, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher - Rural

Completed: May 27, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Firearm Cover / Concealment / Qualification Course

Completed: May 25, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: May 19, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

De-escalation / Intervention Strategies for Persons in a Mental Health Crisis - Crisis De-escalation Techniques for Community Safety Personnel

Completed: Apr 21, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Centurion Skills, Inc. - SP09883
Instructor: Centurion Skills, Inc.

School’s In Cops are Out?

Completed: Mar 31, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Hot Topics in Public Safety - Avoiding Facebook Firestorms in Your Police Department

Completed: Mar 25, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Arbitration Success Stories – How CLEOs and Communities Terminated Problem Officers

Completed: Mar 24, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Mar 19, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Interpreting the New Use-of-Deadly-Force Statute

Completed: Mar 17, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

New State Database for Disciplined Police Officers – What Every CLEO Needs to Know

Completed: Mar 10, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations – The Profession’s New Reality

Completed: Mar 4, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Use of Force

Completed: Feb 18, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher - Rural

Completed: Jan 21, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Jan 5, 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: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lessons Learned from Civil Unrest

Completed: Nov 18, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Culture Eats Policy for Lunch - how to Change the Menu

Completed: Nov 10, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Low Light Handgun / Shoulder Weapon Training and Qualification

Completed: Nov 4, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Interpreting the New Use of Force Standards - What CLEOs Need to Know

Completed: Oct 28, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Recruitment Strategies in the 21st Century

Completed: Oct 21, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Collective Bargaining & Officer Discipine

Completed: Oct 14, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher - Rural

Completed: Sep 24, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Race Conversations for Law Enforcement Leaders

Completed: Sep 10, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: May 28, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

Firearm Cover / Concealment / Qualification Course

Completed: May 12, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Feb 11, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Critical Issues Forum: Wellness

Completed: Dec 11, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Low Light Handgun / Shoulder Weapon Training and Qualification

Completed: Nov 20, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: Sep 26, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

Handgun Training and Communications Drill/Handgun and Rifle Qualification

Completed: Aug 22, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Conflict Management , Mediation & Crisis intervention 8 credits

Completed: Jul 25, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Advanced CLEO & Command 2

Completed: Jun 4, 2019
Credits: 17
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: May 23, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

MCPA Executive Training Institute 2019

Completed: Apr 17, 2019
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Cold / Inclement Weather Firearm Training / Qualification

Completed: Apr 4, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Coordinated Response Exercise (CoRE) First Responder Training

Completed: Mar 26, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Paradigm Liaison Services - SP10263
Instructor: Paradigm Liaison Services

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: Jan 24, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

Critical Issues Forum - Police Recruiting

Completed: Dec 12, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: Sep 27, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

Handgun Training and Communications Drill/Handgun and Rifle Qualification

Completed: Sep 11, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Strength & Resilience: A Tactical Approach to Wellness Training - 3 Parts

Completed: Jun 7, 2018
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Firearm Cover / Concealment / Qualification Course

Completed: May 31, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hutchinson Police Dept. - SP04302
Instructor: Hutchinson Police Dept.

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Refresher - Urban

Completed: May 18, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: MNSCU- Fire/EMS/Safety Center

ETI 2018

Completed: Apr 25, 2018
Credits: 18
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: Jan 25, 2018
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

Critical Issues Forum - Mental Health

Completed: Dec 13, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

BCA Leaders Conference

Completed: Oct 11, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Emergency Medical Responder (Emr) Refresher - Urban

Completed: Sep 28, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities - SP09486
Instructor: Mnscu- Fire/Ems/Safety Center

ETI 2017

Completed: Apr 26, 2017
Credits: 19
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

2017 Spring Loss Control Workshop - Police Track

Completed: Apr 5, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2017 Spring Loss Control Workshop - HR & Leadership Track

Completed: Apr 5, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

War on Cops

Completed: Dec 8, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Hutchinson Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	May 17, 1996	Present	Active