Course Description 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. Learning Topics Civil Services Levies Evictions Landlord/Tenant Disputes Repossessions Restraining Orders...
This course will provide information on assembly and execution of a search warrant, definitions, categories of property for which a warrant may be issued, descriptions of persons and places, description of property, officer expertise, probable cause, nighttime search authority, protection of informants, and warrant service. Click for Flyer
Course Description 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. Learning Topics - Ethics - Adult Learning - Documentation - Legal Issues...
Course Description: This 1 day course equips investigators with essential knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the complexities of digital evidence encountered in various criminal and administrative investigative scenarios. You'll learn how to identify, collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence, ensuring it can be used reliably in legal & administrative...
Course Description: This 1 day course equips investigators with essential knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the complexities of digital evidence encountered in various criminal and administrative investigative scenarios. You'll learn how to identify, collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence, ensuring it can be used reliably in legal & administrative...
This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are subject to subpoenas. This course is a guide to what happens in the courtroom, what to expect as a witness and works to build skills for successful testimony. Click for Flyer
This 8-hour course is designed to provide patrol personnel with an overview of international and domestic terrorism, homegrown violent extremists (HVE), domestic violent extremists (DVE) and cyber-terrorism. The course will provide field personnel with the knowledge of tactics used by various groups, potential pre-incident indicators and steps to mitigate from...
This course provides an update on preparation and proper report writing techniques. It will improve the skills needed to prepare a thorough and fluent report as the course is designed for officers and deputies assigned to a patrol assignment. Information received in this course will help to ensure personnel can...
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 40-hour course provides accident investigation from on-thescene 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
Course Description 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...
Course Description 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...
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.
