The purpose of this course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the communities they serve and how to actively engage with genuineness, compassion and empathy while also maintaining officer safety and educating the community on the role of law enforcement. "Click for Flyer"
This course is designed for the experienced Peace Officer recently appointed as a Field Training Officer. Course includes instruction in liability, documentation, and teaching techniques with an emphasis on the FTO/ Trainee relationship. "Click for Flyer"
To provide law enforcement professionals with the knowledge, skill and ability to keep themselves, and the diverse communities they serve and protect, as safe as possible. We will cover communication techniques to aid officers in their navigation of the wide variety of populations and interactions they face in a self-aware...
POST standardized curriculum introduces new law enforcement supervisors to the role, responsibilities and resources available for their new position. This course meets POST Administrative Manual Section1005A for supervisory course and is taught in a facilitated format "Click for Flyer"
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the communities they serve and how to actively engage with genuineness, compassion and empathy while also maintaining officer safety and educating the community on the role of law enforcement. "Click for Flyer"
The 32-hour Force Option Simulator Instructor course is designed to prepare the students to become effective simulator instructors, conduct scenario debriefs, to prepare and give a presentation on use of force, and to increase their knowledge on case law and department policies regarding use of force. Training will be conducted...
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...
The 32-hour Force Option Simulator Instructor course is designed to prepare the students to become effective simulator instructors, conduct scenario debriefs, to prepare and give a presentation on use of force, and to increase their knowledge on case law and department policies regarding use of force. Training will be conducted...
The 32-hour Force Option Simulator Instructor course is designed to prepare the students to become effective simulator instructors, conduct scenario debriefs, to prepare and give a presentation on use of force, and to increase their knowledge on case law and department policies regarding use of force. Training will be conducted...
The 32-hour Force Option Simulator Instructor course is designed to prepare the students to become effective simulator instructors, conduct scenario debriefs, to prepare and give a presentation on use of force, and to increase their knowledge on case law and department policies regarding use of force. Training will be conducted...
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 CONCEPTS TAUGHT IN BASIC, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION SCHOOL. THIS CLASS IS OPEN TO CURRENT...
To provide law enforcement professionals with the knowledge, skill and ability to keep themselves, and the diverse communities they serve and protect, as safe as possible. We will cover communication techniques to aid officers in their navigation of the wide variety of populations and interactions they face in a self-aware...
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.
