Tser Cheng

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 31, 2018
Issued by: MN POST

Discipline

Disciplinary or administrative certification actions.

SACO

MN POST

Effective date: Dec 9, 2022
Case number: PB21-037

Allegation: Impaired driving and failure to report misconduct and conviction.

Record details

End date: Dec 9, 2024
Rule violation: Fourth-degree DWI conviction and failure to self-report: Minn. Stat. § 626.8432, subd. 1(a)(3); Minn. R. 6700.1600(L), (A), and 6700.1610, subp. 2.
Finding: Stipulated findings establish impaired driving with a 0.13 breath test, a DWI guilty plea, and failure to self-report.
Chief's action: Cheng reported serving a 30-hour unpaid MPD suspension for policy violations.
Penalty: 160-day suspension stayed two years, conditioned on order compliance, no same or similar impaired-driving offenses, and compliance with court sentence and probation; vacated upon compliance.

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Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Minneapolis EVOC, Pursuit Refresher-Driving only

Completed: Jun 24, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

MPD MN CIT 2026 8-Hour Mental Health Refresher

Completed: Mar 31, 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

Preventing Harmful Workplace Behaviors

Completed: Dec 31, 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 31, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Law Enforcement Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, & Resiliency

Completed: Dec 10, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560
Instructor: Mental Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC

2023 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Oct 22, 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 30, 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 30, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711

2025 Use of Force Day 1

Completed: Apr 25, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711

2025 Use of Force Day 1- Policy Suite Introduction

Completed: Apr 25, 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: Apr 25, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Sgt. Mark Hanneman, Officer Dominic Manelli, and Officer Melissa Hansen

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Apr 17, 2025
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: Apr 17, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Apr 10, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

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

Completed: Feb 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Shawn Kelly, Juan Valencia, Jason Schmitt, Lonnie Hoffbeck

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

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

2024 Use of Force- Taser 7 Annual Recertification

Completed: Dec 13, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- ABLE Refresher

Completed: Dec 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Dec 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

2024 Use of Force- Empty Hand Technique 1

Completed: Oct 17, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Introduction to Expanding Incidents

Completed: Oct 17, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- Empty Hand Technique 2

Completed: Oct 17, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2024 Use of Force- De-Escalation

Completed: Oct 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

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

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

2024 Handgun Development

Completed: Jun 3, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 27, 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: Apr 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2023 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Apr 16, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

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

Completed: Feb 8, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jan 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Vehicle Searches - Update 2022

Completed: Jan 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Jan 3, 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: Jan 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Jan 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Policing Protests

Completed: Jan 3, 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: Jan 2, 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 2

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

EVOC

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

2023 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Oct 9, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Handgun Development

Completed: Sep 8, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Taser 7 Recertification Course

Completed: Aug 29, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

BJA - VALOR - Safer Together - Frontline Officer Workshop

Completed: Jul 19, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2023 Phase 2 In-Service Training

Completed: May 12, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Apr 7, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Vehicle Impounds and Inventories

Completed: Apr 7, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2023 Phase 1 In-service

Completed: Mar 8, 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 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Mental Health Part 1 - Introduction

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

Mental Health Part 2 - Assessment

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

Vehicle Searches - Update 2022

Completed: Dec 6, 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 18, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

EVOC

Completed: Nov 9, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics (I.C.A.T.)

Completed: Oct 28, 2022
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 Patrol Rifle Re-Certification

Completed: Sep 15, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Duty to Protect

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

Professional Conduct and Ethics

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

Exigent Circumstances 2021

Completed: Jul 27, 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 2, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2022 Phase 2 Outdoor Weapons and Patrol Tactics Training Program

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

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

Completed: Apr 15, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Mar 24, 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: Mar 24, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mobile Field Force

Completed: Mar 10, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2021 Use of Force Phase I

Completed: Mar 10, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

Completed: Mar 3, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Duty to Intervene

Completed: Mar 3, 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 24, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 2

Completed: Feb 4, 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 28, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

Completed: Dec 28, 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 14, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Policing Protests

Completed: Nov 29, 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: Nov 22, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Oct 28, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

(72-Hour) Holds Update

Completed: Sep 28, 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 9, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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 3: Readiness

Completed: Jul 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2021
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: Jan 25, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Use of Force Police Updates

Completed: Dec 16, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Shotgun Qualification Training

Completed: Nov 12, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 MFF Training Program

Completed: Oct 16, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Feb 13, 2020
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Feb 13, 2020
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2020 Annual In-Serrvice Traininig Program, Phase I

Completed: Feb 12, 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 7, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 Annual In-Service Training Course, Phase II

Completed: Aug 13, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 In-Service Phase I

Completed: Jan 17, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 In-Service Phase I

Completed: Jan 17, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 In-Service Phase I

Completed: Jan 16, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

2019 Range Qualification and Gas Mask fit Testing

Completed: Jan 9, 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 31, 2018	Present	Active