The Goodhue County Sheriff's Office is offering the Sheriff's Citizens Academy, starting February 10th, 2025. Citizens Academy attendees will gain a working knowledge of the Sheriff's Office, such as the uniformed patrol division, special operations, criminal investigations, E911 operations, jail operations and other areas. It consists of 10 classes for three hours per session. Deputies, supervisors, and other personnel with expertise in different sections of the Sheriff's Office will conduct each instructional block.
The academy is free of charge. The schedule for the Citizen Academy is:
Monday, February 10th 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: TBD
Saturday, February 22nd, Time and Location: TBD
Monday, February 24th, 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: Goodhue County Law Enforcement Center
Monday, March 10th, 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: Goodhue County Law Enforcement Center
Saturday, March 22nd, Noon - 3:00pm Location: Goodhue County Law Enforcement Center
Monday, March 24th, 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: TBD
Monday, April 14th, 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: Goodhue County Fair Grounds (Zumbrota)
Monday, April 28th, 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: Goodhue County Law Enforcement Center
Monday, May 12th, 6:15pm - 9:15pm Location: TBD
Saturday, May 17th, 10:30am - 1:30pm Location: Pine Island Range
*Location and times may be subject to change
We ask that if you apply to the Citizens' Academy, you commit to attending at least 8 out of the 10 classes.
Applications are due by January 27th. Approvals to attend the academy will be sent out by January 31st. For an application and/or more information, please contact Deputy Jenny Jannett at 651-267-2869 or jenny.jannett@goodhuecountymn.gov
