Daniel Anselment, M.A. Email and Phone Number

My role is managing the HERO Public Safety Training Center. This is a new (2019) $21 million training center, constructed by the Cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury. This facility is a a regional state-of-the-art immersive training center for police, fire, and EMS in the East Metro area of the Twin Cities.My previous role was a Training Consultant for the National Forensic Academy at the University of Tennessee's Law Enforcement Innovation Center (2014-2019). I was responsible for our program delivery, development and execution of the 10-week National Forensic Academy. I was responsible for managing the laboratory, classroom facilities, outdoor shooting reconstruction and post-blast property. I was also responsible for the design and development of the Bloodstain Houses and Outdoor Forensic Training Center (OFTC) which had donated human remains on the grounds. I continue to instructor as a subject matter expert for the UT National Forensic Academy. I also am an adjunct instructor for Rasmussen University and teach law enforcement and forensic related courses. I am a licensed Police Officer with experience in investigations ranging from property crimes to personal crimes including homicides. I have experience in evidence collection/preservation as well as extensive experience in crime scene investigations to include: homicides, suicides, sexual assaults, robbery, burglary, theft, motor vehicle accidents, arson, and mental health crisis.I am the Past President of the MN Division of the International Association for Identification. I served on the IAI (parent body) Crime Scene Subcommittee for 3 years and was elected to the Tennessee IAI Board of Directors in late 2017-2019. I am the author of the 'Officer Dan' series of children's books introducing and connecting kids with police officers and forensic science. To learn more about my books please visit www.officerdanbooks.com.I also have experience in death investigations for the medical examiners office. I investigated deaths in Dakota, Scott, Goodhue and Carver Counties in Minnesota. I have experience in working with healthcare professionals regarding laws and requirements surrounding a death of an individual within Minnesota. Additionally I worked as a part-time Deputy Coroner for Rice County, Minnesota.