This class is designed for the patrol officer seeking to enhance a variety of tactical skills in the area of warrant service and building search techniques. The class closely examines the causal factors and errors that have led to officer injuries and deaths. The class focuses on the strategy, planning,...
This is a 40-hour course that is designed for those individuals who are tasked with investigating / processing suspicious or criminal death scenes. This course includes body processing, post-mortem changes, forensic entomology evidence collection, role of the forensic anthropologist, bone ID and scatter site recovery, and gravesite excavation. Course includes...
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PROFICIENCY IN THE SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE FORCE OPTIONS BY UTILIZING A SIMULATOR. TUITION FEE PAID UNDER POST CONTRACT TO ALL FULL-TIME PEACE OFFICERS IN THE POST-REIMBURSABLE PROGRAM. MEETS PERISHABLE SKILLS. *MEETS Perishable Skills Requirements* 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 24-hour course is designed to meet Senate Bill 1626 training requirement. Emphasis will be placed on security awareness as well as understanding the dynamics of student behavior and conflict resolution. Learning Topic:  ·       Role and Responsibility of Campus Security ·       Laws and Liability ·       Security Awareness in the...
This 80-hour course is designed for experienced traffic collision investigators. Emphasis is on the applications of mathematics and physics to collision analysis, scene documentation and evaluation. Prerequisite: Intermediate Traffic Collision Inv. click for flyer
This 8-hours course is designed to train local law enforcement field training officers on how to cope with crisis situations with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled community. Discussion of stigma and stigma reduction are highlights of the in-class training. This course meets state requirements for FTO’s reference SB29. CLICK...
This course is designed for law enforcement personnel to use tracking techniques / processes to develop and follow-up investigative leads. Also taught are basic tracking techniques, track interpretation, shoe track sketches, investigative tracking, crime scene tracking, and fact and evidence. Click link below: Investigative Tracking April 2019
This 8-hour course presents the basic techniques for crime scene investigation and evidence recovery including blood, hair and fiber, superglue, body recovery, fingerprinting, photography and practical exercises. 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
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 covers search warrant liability and new Department policies concerning search warrants. This is a make-up class for personnel who were unable to attend the December 10, 2018 class at ESRI in Redlands. All specialized team members, patrol sergeants/corporals, and detectives are expected to attend. If you went to...
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.
