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Upcoming Public Safety Courses

  • TASER Instructor Course (2-Day)
    TASER Instructor Course (2-Day)
    May 27, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – May 28, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    May 27, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – May 28, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    TASER X26P, X2, TASER 7, TASER 7 CQ, and TASER 10 Instructor certification course. With the release of Version 24, we have enhanced the instructor course to teach students how to develop and safely execute scenarios and isolation drills and provide more in-depth scenario training...
  • PepperBall Instructor /Armorer Certification (May 27-28, 2025)
    PepperBall Instructor /Armorer Certification (May 27-28, 2025)
    May 27, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – May 28, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    May 27, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – May 28, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    The Instructor/Armorer course certifies students as PepperBall Instructors and Armorers for their individual agency, allowing them to design a course in the safe and effective use of the PepperBall system and to service and maintain their launchers. Every agency wishing to deploy the PepperBall...
  • Understanding Signs & Symptoms of Mental Distress in Your Co-Workers (1-Day)
    Understanding Signs & Symptoms of Mental Distress in Your Co-Workers (1-Day)
    Jun 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Jun 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This 8-hour course is designed to equip trainers, Field Training Officers (FTOs), sergeants, and command staff with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize signs and symptoms of mental distress among their colleagues. Participants will explore common mental health challenges..
  • PepperBall Instructor /Armorer Certification (Sept 4-5, 2025)
    PepperBall Instructor /Armorer Certification (Sept 4-5, 2025)
    Sep 04, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Sep 05, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Sep 04, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Sep 05, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    The Instructor/Armorer course certifies students as PepperBall Instructors and Armorers for their individual agency, allowing them to design a course in the safe and effective use of the PepperBall system and to service and maintain their launchers. Every agency wishing to deploy the PepperBall...
  • BCA Mentoring and Coaching Supervision
    BCA Mentoring and Coaching Supervision
    Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Sep 24, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Sep 23, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Sep 24, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Mentoring and coaching programs, when used in conjunction with an agency’s other formal and informal training, can be a valuable tool to help further the success in individuals. Learn simple techniques that when appropriately and consistently utilized, can help to further improve performance...
  • BCA Leading Beyond Compliance
    BCA Leading Beyond Compliance
    Oct 07, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Oct 08, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Oct 07, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Oct 08, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    The paramilitary command structure often found in law enforcement can discourage individuals and teams from performing at their highest level. Ethical and thought-provoking leaders, who engage teams and inspire others, can make a difference between an organization that meets minimum standards...
  • BCA Trust and Legitimacy
    BCA Trust and Legitimacy
    Oct 21, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Oct 22, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Oct 21, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Oct 22, 2025, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Trust plays a huge role in the ability to influence others. Without trust, a leader loses credibility and diminishes their potential to effectively influence their followers. People are simply more likely to obey the law when they believe those enforcing it have legitimate authority...
  • BCA Ethics and Integrity in Supervision
    BCA Ethics and Integrity in Supervision
    Nov 04, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Nov 05, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Nov 04, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Nov 05, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    As leaders, supervisors play a fundamental role in setting the tone for acceptable personal and professional conduct, ensuring adherence to departmental policies. This course teaches participants about the important values ethical leaders impart at all levels of an organization in order to build...
  • BCA Crime Scene Photography
    BCA Crime Scene Photography
    Nov 06, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Nov 07, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Nov 06, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Nov 07, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    In this hands-on class, students will be trained in the photographic documentation of evidence for cases including assaults, death scenes, arson investigations, vehicle crashes, burglaries, etc. Students will learn how to use their camera in difficult shooting conditions including no light...
  • BCA Influence in Supervision
    BCA Influence in Supervision
    Nov 18, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Nov 19, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Nov 18, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Nov 19, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This course teaches participants ways to better understand themselves so they can further understand and influence others they supervise. Participants shall discover simple tools and identify small changes they can make to achieve greater impact and influence on those they supervise...
  • BCA Maxims and Truths in Supervision
    BCA Maxims and Truths in Supervision
    Dec 09, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Dec 09, 2025, 8:00 AM CST – Dec 10, 2025, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Designed for current and aspiring supervisors in law enforcement, this course teaches participants to further understand and adapt to the character shift that must occur when developing in their roles as leaders. Through lecture and small group discussion, students will learn general management...
  • BCA Basic Financial Crimes Investigations
    BCA Basic Financial Crimes Investigations
    Jan 12, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Jan 13, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Jan 12, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Jan 13, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This course is designed to aid law enforcement officers investigating financial crimes. The emphasis of this course is to demonstrate the fundamentals of addressing contemporary financial crime scams. Attendees will learn to build a criminal case involving common financial crimes such as...
  • BCA Interview and Interrogation
    BCA Interview and Interrogation
    Jan 20, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Jan 21, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Jan 20, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Jan 21, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Designed for law enforcement investigators, this practical training will stress basic interview and interrogation skills to improve the attendees ability to obtain high quality information from individuals - regardless of their status or role in the investigation. Instructors will stress methods...
  • BCA Predatory Offender Registration and Investigations
    BCA Predatory Offender Registration and Investigations
    Jan 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Jan 22, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This course is designed to give law enforcement officers, probation officers, and prosecuting attorneys the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the state requirements for predatory offender registration. It will examine the law, liability issues and the different roles and expectations...
  • BCA Leadership Lessons Learned
    BCA Leadership Lessons Learned
    Feb 03, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Feb 04, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Feb 03, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Feb 04, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This course is designed to give law enforcement officers, probation officers, and prosecuting attorneys the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the state requirements for predatory offender registration. It will examine the law, liability issues and the different roles and expectations...
  • BCA Search Warrants
    BCA Search Warrants
    Feb 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Feb 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This eight-hour introductory course provides a basic overview of search warrants for patrol officers and newly appointed investigators. It will explain how to document reliable information needed to establish probable cause and assist the student with avoiding common mistakes when drafting...
  • BCA Managing the Media
    BCA Managing the Media
    Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Law enforcement must be proactive and transparent in its approach to the release of information to the public. Keeping community members informed in a timely manner is imperative to building and maintaining trust with citizens. As the media plays a vital role in this effort, it’s important...
  • BCA Budgeting and Staffing
    BCA Budgeting and Staffing
    Mar 03, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Mar 04, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Mar 03, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Mar 04, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Working closely with city or county finance departments, law enforcement leaders must have sufficient understanding and a methodology in place to budget for their employees and equipment along with being able to justify and project adequate staffing for their departments. This two-day course...
  • BCA Down the Rabbit Hole: Utilizing OSINT, Internet Things, and Social Media Court Orders To Further
    BCA Down the Rabbit Hole: Utilizing OSINT, Internet Things, and Social Media Court Orders To Further
    Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Mar 11, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Mar 10, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Mar 11, 2026, 4:30 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This updated course, designed for investigators and analysts, will provide an introduction or further your knowledge on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to discover, locate, and track victims and suspects in the real world and cyber realm. This two-day training examines cyber...
  • BCA Employee Misconduct and Discipline
    BCA Employee Misconduct and Discipline
    Apr 21, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    Apr 21, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT – Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    HERO Training Center, 10125 85th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
    This course teaches participants how to respond justly when reacting to the negligent behaviors and shortcomings of their employees. Learn why assessing and documenting employee performance early on and having a performance management system in place are effective tools when faced with employee...

Search for available courses by selecting the button below.  We are always adding classes for public safety professionals at the HERO Center.  If you have any classes you would like to see at the HERO center or if you would like to teach classes at the HERO center, send Bri Zeterlu an email: bzeterlu@herocentermn.org or call 651-458-2813

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Important Note: Courses that are hosted at the HERO Center, but require you to register directly with the training company, will redirect you directly to their website upon selecting REGISTER. You will need to search for the course on their respective website and register directly with them. (i.e., Taser, PepperBall, MN BCA Course, etc.)

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