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...
Students learn signs of Veterans in crisis, use officer safety skills such as cover/concealment, utilize time/distance to prevent injury/harm, learn escalation versus de-escalation such as reducing the intensity of a crisis with Veterans. Learned skills such as utilizing paraphrasing and open-ended questioning techniques & gaining voluntary compliance, employing listening skills...
This 4- hour course is designed to train law enforcement personnel on how to deal with the complexities of civil matters. We will discuss common civil issues encountered by law enforcement during the scope of their duties. "Click for Flyer"
This 40-hours course provides accident investigation from on-the-scene procedures to follow up and practical application of how to use report forms and accident investigation terminology together with the study of vehicle code law and court decisions. Course meets requirements of VC40600 (a). Click for Flyer
This course serves to educate the patrol-level law-enforcement officer in the response to fentanyl-related overdose investigations. Students will learn the fundamentals of fentanyl overdose deaths, how to stay safe when handling fentanyl and proper documentation. The course will cover investigative techniques and review the pertinent charges related to these investigations....
This course serves to educate the patrol-level law-enforcement officer in the response to fentanyl-related overdose investigations. Students will learn the fundamentals of fentanyl overdose deaths, how to stay safe when handling fentanyl and proper documentation. The course will cover investigative techniques and review the pertinent charges related to these investigations....
This course provides training and skills to assist the patrol officer with the identification and investigation of persons under the influence of drugs and current drug trends. "Click for Flyer"Â
This course will teach basic medical care interventions, which can save an injured officer or victims’ life until they can be assisted by conventional EMS. Instruction will focus on the use of readily available resources such as tourniquets, gauze, wound packing materials, hemostatic dressings, etc. "CLICK FOR FLYER"
THIS IS AN 80-HOUR ADVANCE TECHNICAL COURSE THAT INCLUDES HIGHER MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, MOMENTUM THEORIES, VEHICLE DYNAMICS, RECONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY AND MOTORCYLE, AUTO-PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE, AND HEAVY DUTY ARTICULATED VEHICLE COLLISION ANALYSIS. THE STUDENT WILL BUILD ON CONCEPT TAUGHT IN BASIC, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION SCHOOL. THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO CURRENT...
This eight-hour course is designed to teach law-enforcement personnel how to properly identify, document, package, and request analysis for items of evidence. "Click for Flyer"
This 40-hours course provides accident investigation from on-the-scene procedures to follow up and practical application of how to use report forms and accident investigation terminology together with the study of vehicle code law and court decisions. Course meets requirements of VC40600 (a). CLICK FOR FLYER
This course will teach basic medical care interventions, which can save an injured officer or victims’ life until they can be assisted by conventional EMS. Instruction will focus on the use of readily available resources such as tourniquets, gauze, wound packing materials, hemostatic dressings, etc. "Click for Flyer"
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.
