Daniel Anselment, M.A.

Experience

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  Upward Call Band

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Professional Singer/Musician

  Upward Call is a Christian Band that started out of Hosanna! Church in Lakeville, MN. The group formed in 1996 after years of playing for the youth church programming. There were 7 original members, and several others would come and go over the years. Upward Call went on to lead worship for thousands of people and sold over 10,000 albumns. The band ended in 2003, but the music inspired by God and written by the band members has continued to this day to change the lives and touch the hearts of many. Show less

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  Young Guns Band

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  Singer/Musician

  Young Guns-Country Band was a locally based band in Minnesota. The group consisted of high school friends that quickly expanded into playing larger venues and traveling outside of MN, playing several larger shows in Montanna.Members: Dan Anselment (vocals/keyboards/acoustic/mandolin), Zach Malwitz(vocals/guitar), Josh Malwitz(vocals/guitar), Jake Knutsen(Bass), and Bryan Frank(Drums).

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  Larry Satrang Construction

  May 1998 - Aug 2002

  Carpenter

  Worked as a carpenter doing home remodels, tile work, deck builds, and new home construction framing and finish carpentry. I gained valuable lessons in my role and continue to use those skillsets moving forward.

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  Johnny Holm Band

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Professional Musician/Singer

  Leader and front man of the most widely known and traveled band in America, Johnny Holm is the most entertaining entertainer performing today. His show is dedicated to the fans, as they do most of the entertaining. Mostly impromptu, the show moves with the speed of lightning and changes direction as soon as "the pied piper" notices a lag. "Never a dull moment" was never a more true description.Surrounding himself with the finest musicians in the Midwest, the band rocks, picks, and thunders along for 3-4 hours, almost non-stop from the first song to the last laugh.Millions of people have seen Johnny Holm over the years, and millions of people have been part of his fantourage.The band plays in most of the United States but most dates are in the 5 state upper Midwest area. While with the band Dan Anselment played piano/keyboards, acoustic guitar, mandolin and sang lead and harmony vocals in the band. Show less

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  Hosanna! Church

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Director of Student Ministries Worship

  Responsible for providing worship for all youth programming/services. This included music for over 1,500 teens and children each week. Also responsible for developing youth worship bands, to better develop the musical talents of the band members while building a closer and stronger foundation of faith. Responsible for all audio and visual applications and equipment used for worship.

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  Burnsville Police Department

  Sept 2003 - Jun 2014

  Patrol Officer/Crime Scene Unit/Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)

  Work in the patrol division responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Also a member of the crime scene unit and responsible for the processing of crime scene and the handling and preservation of physical evidence collected at the scene. I have worked as an assistant instructor for 5 years teaching our 40 hour crime scene school with the Burnsville PD. I am also a member of our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). Here I have been trained to specifically deal with individuals in a mental health crisis and how to effectively assist them in their crisis while working closely with mental health professional for a best resolution for the individual in that crisis. I have been trained in dealing with returning Veterans in crisis as this has become a growing concern in law enforcement. Show less

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  Minnesota Regional Medical Examiners Office (MRMEO)

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2011

  Medicolegal Death Investigator

  Conduct investigative activities within the prescribed statutory limits, departmental policies, regulations, directives and guidelines for medicolegal death Investigators. Respond to the scenes, interview individuals and agencies; obtain pertinent background history and findings related to circumstances prior to death, during death and after death. Including preliminary determinations of cause and manner of death. Guide investigation appropriately; assure that there is legal identification; next of kin notification and bodies are released under funeral law and Medical Examiner’s law. Identify, preserve, secure and arrange for transportation of bodies and evidence; gather, inventory, secure and transport or release decedent’s property and clothing. Interact professionally with funeral directors, attorneys, physicians, law enforcement, media, donation agencies, and overseeing groups in matters relating to death. Show less

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  Minnesota Division of the International Association for Identification

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Past President, Board of Directors

  Started in 1915, the IAI is the oldest forensic science organization in the United States and one of the oldest in the world. The IAI is dedicated to the development of the forensic sciences and to the continued education and certification of practicing forensic scientists and crime scene investigators.Chartered in 1964, the Minnesota Division holds an annual educational conference devoted to continuing education for the forensic sciences and crime scene investigation.

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  OfficerDanBooks.com

  Nov 2012 - now

  Author

  'Officer Dan Books' are a series of children's book designed to introduce and encourage a positive interaction and message to children about police officers. Author Daniel Anselment is a licensed police officer and a forensic crime scene investigator who brings a unique experience and dynamic to each book. The books are now available on Amazon.com and available for your Kindle or Tablet.Visit: www.OfficerDanBooks.com to learn more.

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  Rice County Deputy Coroner

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Deputy Coroner

  Conduct investigative activities within the prescribed statutory limits, departmental policies, regulations, directives and guidelines for medicolegal death Investigators. Respond to the scenes, interview individuals and agencies; obtain pertinent background history and findings related to circumstances prior to death, during death and after death. Including preliminary determinations of cause and manner of death. Guide investigation appropriately; assure that there is legal identification; next of kin notification and bodies are released under funeral law and Medical Examiner’s law. Identify, preserve, secure and arrange for transportation of bodies and evidence; gather, inventory, secure and transport or release decedent’s property and clothing. Interact professionally with funeral directors, attorneys, physicians, law enforcement, media, donation agencies, and overseeing groups in matters relating to death. Show less

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  University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center & National Forensic Academy

  Jun 2014 - now

  Instructor/Subject Matter Expert (Former Training Consultant II)

  My role was to oversee the planning, resourcing, development, instruction and execution of UT’s National Forensic Academy (NFA), the NFA Collegiate course, and other crime scene investigative programs offered by Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC), supporting a cadre of subject matter experts. I am responsible for development and delivery of large conference(s) and symposium(s) on forensic investigative topics as needed. I present on crime scene and investigative topics associated with LEIC’s & NFA programs to law enforcement professionals, collegiate students, funding source representatives and the public. My additional responsibilities include lead responsibility for development and managing the NFA alumni organization including website, updates and bi-annual NFA retraining opportunities for Alumni; managing the budget for the associated programs and reporting of federal grants and contracts; support development of new and revised law enforcement curriculum, evaluation and assessment of courses, conferences and symposiums; and frequent contact with law enforcement, medical examiners, forensic subject matter experts, federal, state and local officials.I currently act as a subject matter expert instructor for the UT National Forensic Academy and work in a part-time capacity. Show less

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  Handyman Dan LLC

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2019

  Owner/Handyman

  Owned and operated Handyman Dan LLC. I specialized in repairs, remodeling, framing, window replacements and installs, painting, decks, hardwood floors, laminate floors, tile work and more. I worked on small to large projects and was sought out by many for my attention to detail, craftsmanship and great customer experience. I was fortunate to not have to advertise my business as the customers I worked for did all the advertising for me by praising my work and customer service approach.

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  HERO Public Safety Training Center

  Sept 2019 - now

  Manager

  Manager of the HERO Public Safety Training Center in Cottage Grove, MN. This facility is a $21 million training center, constructed by the Cities of Cottage Grove and Woodbury with funds also provided by the State of Minnesota. This facility is a regional state-of-the-art immersive training center for police, fire, and EMS in the East Metro area of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

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  Highlands Forensic Investigations & Consulting, LLC

  Sept 2019 - now

  Expert Associate
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  Rasmussen College

  Sept 2020 - now

  Adjunct Instructor
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  MN State Fair Police Dept

  Jun 2022 - now

  Police Officer