This course provides the history, characteristics, structure, and dynamics of specific street gangs, prison gangs, motorcycle gangs, gang members and their associates. The course will also address officer safety issues and gang prosecution. Click for Flyer
This course is designed for the experienced peace officer recently appointed to the position of Field Training Officer. This course will have a strong emphasis on the FTO/trainee relationship and a strong focus on teaching techniques. Click for Flyer
This course develops officer roles in improving public trust and confidence in the justice system. This is accomplished through an assessment of policing expectations, cognitive bias, the current and historical contexts of policing in the Unites States, perspectives of justice system legitimacy and procedural justice. Upon completion of this course,...
This is an 80-hour advanced technical course that includes higher level mathematics, physics, momentum theories, vehicle dynamics, reconstruction methodology and motorcycle, auto-pedestrian/bicycle, and heavy-duty articulated vehicle collision analysis. The student will build on concepts taught in basic, intermediate, and advanced traffic accident investigation school. This class is open to current...
The course will educate patrol officers on laws related to property, and search and seizure specific to homeless subjects. It will also cover psychological aspects to include families and mental health. The officers will learn techniques to build trust and encourage subjects in need to allow patrol officers to offer...
This is an 80-hour advanced technical course that includes higher level mathematics, physics, momentum theories, vehicle dynamics, reconstruction methodology and motorcycle, auto-pedestrian/bicycle, and heavy-duty articulated vehicle collision analysis. The student will build on concepts taught in basic, intermediate, and advanced traffic accident investigation school. This class is open to current...
POST standardized curriculum introduces supervisors to the role, responsibilities, and resources available for their position. This course is POST certified and is taught in a facilitated format to encourage leadership and team building in supervisors. Who should attend? All non-sworn employees, who act in a supervisory capacity. All attendees MUST...
This 40-hour course will provide students with the skills to recognize, evaluate, and synthesize all aspects of investigating crimes against children. This course satisfies POST mandates on child abuse per Penal Code sections 13516 and 13517. Learning Outcomes: Students will be Introduced to the history of child abuse, types of...
D.L.I. is a 16-hour leadership development program for sworn and non-sworn agency members at various levels. Its goal is to help students recognize and adopt leadership potential. Students will study a variety of leadership models, the importance of value-based decisions, how to recognize their role as a leader, and how...
Course teaches current DUI and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) materials and curriculum established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the IACP. Course meets prerequisites for ARIDE and DRE set by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Designed for sworn law enforcement who have responsibilities for DUI enforcement...
This course is designed to train local law enforcement officers on how to cope with crisis situations with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled community. Officers also participate in various site visits, scenario training and given information about additional mental health resources. This course satisfies legislative mandate PC13515.27(a)(1) PC13515.28(a)(1), SB11/SB29...
This course meets the basic instructional skills training requirement to teach in the P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course and for the Academy Instructor Certificate Program. Students will gain facilitation skills and an understanding of how to employ adult learning methodologies appropriate for various law enforcement topics. This class is designed to...
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The County of San Bernardino Innovation and Technology Department will be performing scheduled system maintenance on Friday, July 25th, starting at 10:00 PM and lasting approximately 2 hours. This website will be temporarily unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to enhance our systems.
Este sitio web no estará disponible temporalmente el viernes 25 de julio por 2 horas a partir de las 10:00 p.m. debido a un mantenimiento del sitio. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente, gracias.
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Jeremy began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1998, graduating from the Frank Bland Regional Training Center, Academy Class 134. Jeremy has worked various assignments during his career, including the West Valley Detention Center, High Desert Detention Center, Barstow, Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, and Victor Valley Patrol Stations, Gangs and Narcotics, Inland Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team, and the Employee Resources Division.
Jeremy received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Cal State University San Bernardino, holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and is a member of several law enforcement associations.
Jeremy was promoted to Deputy Chief in April of 2024 by Sheriff Shannon Dicus and oversees the Special Operations Bureau.
John Wickum was raised in the city of Rancho Cucamonga and has been a lifelong resident of San Bernardino County. John became interested in law enforcement at a young age, joining the Sheriff’s Explorer program at Rancho Station in 1985. John began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1991, graduating from the Frank Bland Regional Training Academy class #103.
John has worked various assignments during his career, including Central Detention Center, Foothill Detention Center, West Valley Detention Center, Victor Valley Station, Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, Apple Valley Station, High Desert Detention Center, and most recently the Captain for the Victorville City Station.
John holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. He attended Chaffey College and California Coast University, Irvine. He is a member of many law enforcement organizations, serving on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rodeo board and he is currently the Liaison for the Sheriff’s Rangers.
Sheriff Shannon Dicus promoted John to Deputy Chief in March 2024. John is currently assigned to the Detention and Corrections Support Bureau and the Court Services Division.
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Garth Goodell began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1993 as a reserve deputy sheriff. He was hired full time in 1995 and attended the 120th session of the Sheriff’s Basic Academy.
Garth’s law enforcement career began with his first custody assignment at West Valley Detention Center. He was later assigned to patrol operations at Morongo Basin, Chino Hills Station and Gangs / Narcotics. As a detective, he was assigned to Hesperia Station and the Specialized Enforcement Division. As a sergeant, Garth was assigned to Twin Peaks Station and Chino Hills Station. Following his promotion to lieutenant, Garth was assigned as the commander of the Centralized Classification Unit and later as the lieutenant for the Specialized Enforcement Division. As a captain, Garth has held command assignments at Employee Resources Division and Chino Hills Station.
Garth earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute and University and his Master of Business Administration from California Baptist University. He holds numerous professional certificates and memberships and is also a graduate of the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Trilogy and the California Police Chiefs Executive Leadership Institute at Drucker School of Management.
Sheriff Shannon Dicus promoted Garth to Deputy Chief in July 2023. As Deputy Chief, Garth is responsible for the Personnel and Emergency Services Bureau.
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