This course is designed to provide officers with the knowledge to recognize the distinct differences between interviews and interrogations, legal issues, and how to obtain the truth from suspects, witnesses, and victims. Click for Flyer
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND CERTIFY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE PROPER AND EFFICIENT USE OF LIDAR. THE STUDENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE LASER AS AN ENFORCEMENT TOOL, ALONG WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS AND LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS.SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF RADAR COURSE IS PRE-REQUISITE TO LASER. PREREQUISITE:...
This is a thirty-two hour course designed to improve current bicycle riding skills and techniques of bicycle patrol. Students must be in good physical condition and able to complete a fifteen mile uphill ride on day one. You are expected to wear a bicycle uniform to class. See equipment list...
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...
This is a forty-hour course designed to give law enforcement officers the skills to teach courses in bicycle patrol and to improve their current riding skills. Students must be in good physical condition and able to complete a 12-15 mile ride on day one. You are expected to wear a...
DESIGNED TO TRAIN PATROL OFFICERS IN THE OPERATION OF RADAR DEVICES. INCLUDES; HISTORY, PRINCIPLES, THEORY AND LAWS RELATING TO RADAR, SET-UP, CALIBRATION, AND COURTROOM TESTIMONY. THIS COURSE SATIFIES THE REQUIREMENTS OF POST REGULATION 1081.  Click for flyer
This 8-hour course has been developed to provide officers information on how to assemble and execute a search warrant including definition, 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...
This course explores working with and supervising traffic officers and reviews the concepts of traffic engineering, office of traffic safety, driving under the influence programs, special events planning, traffic resource management and report review. 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
The 40 hour Force Option Simulator Instructor course is designed to prepare the students to become effective simulator instructors, 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 on the...
This 32-hours course is designed to train local law enforcement officers on how to cope with crisis situations with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled community. Signs and symptoms as well as a review of common medications are highlights of the in-class training. Officers also participate in various site visits...
This course is designed for new and experienced public safety call-takers, dispatchers, and supervisors to effectively perform their roles during an active shooter incident. The class concentrates on operations from the communications center perspective and will cover active shooter definitions, pre-planning, lessons learned, preparedness, resources and the dispatcher’s role
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.
