Welcome to PATROL Minnesota

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The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust, Minnesota Sheriffs' Association and The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association have partnered with NexPort Solutions to bring you PATROL.

What is PATROL?
PATROL (Police Accredited TRaining OnLine) is a powerful learning tool for Minnesota law enforcement officers. Through PATROL, you'll access extensive web-based courses on current legal issues, and research on important developments impacting Minnesota law enforcement.

Each month, a new, 60-minute course will be available. Upon successful completion of each course, you will earn one POST credit. If you successfully complete all PATROL courses, you will earn 12 POST credits per year. Because legal research and issues frequently change, officers have four months to test for each course from the date of their release. After four months the course, minus the exam, will be available to students for future reference but they will no longer be able to receive POST credits.

PATROL can be accessed at any time from any Internet connection. If you aren't familiar with PATROL, you might find it useful to review a short demonstration or review the FAQs.

How do I enroll in PATROL?
To enroll in PATROL, access the PATROL subscription materials and administrative guidelines to begin the subscription process. Requests to enroll in PATROL should only be made by an individual authorized to purchase this service for your agency, such as the Chief or Sheriff.

Who can access PATROL?
PATROL is only available through law enforcement agencies in Minnesota; it is not available directly to individuals. Each participating agency must first sign up for the program before employees can access PATROL.

What does PATROL Cost?
The PATROL calendar year runs from January through December. Officers from LMCIT or MCIT member agencies pay only $85 per officer per year. Officers from non-member agencies pay $115 per officer per year. Starting in 2009, subscription fees will be prorated for all new subscribers.

Current and new PATROL members can get up to 4 months of free PATROL courses with a 1-year subscription by signing up before January 1, 2009.  Subscriptions purchased before January 1, 2009 will receive the remainder of 2008 free and won't be invoiced for services until January of 2009.  Subscriptions will stay active through December of 2009.