Blake Steffen

Dedicated St. Paul Police Officer with a passion for training, mentoring, and developing new officers. Experienced in guiding peers through both tactical and community-oriented policing, with a strong focus on professionalism, accountability, and safety. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that prepares probationary officers to succeed in the field and uphold the highest standards of law enforcement.

• Drone Pilot Certification
• Pepperball Trainer/Instructor
• IPMBA Police Cyclist
• BRT/MFF
• RRA Instructor
• Professional Mentor
• Programming Skills (Python, Java, Data analysis)

I am writing to express my interest in serving as a Field Training Officer with the St. Paul Police Department. Having served as a patrol officer since 2021, and previously in community engagement as a cadet, I have developed a strong foundation in both tactical policing and mentoring. I take pride in supporting new officers by modeling professionalism, resilience, and the 'St. Paul way'. My experience as an instructor, team member on specialized units, and informal mentor on patrol has prepared me to train probationary officers to succeed in the field while maintaining the highest standards of safety and integrity. I would be honored to contribute to the department's future by guiding new officers through their transition into law enforcement. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully, Blake Steffen.