Andrew Thomas Knotz

Current agency: Anoka Co. Sheriff's OfficeAndover, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Mar 25, 1999
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

2026 ACSO Spring Firearms Training

Completed: Jun 1, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: C. Czech, T. Kvam, M. Seafolk, A. Flynn, J. Hatton, D. Lien and other ACSO Firearms Instructors

2026 Pistol / Rifle Qualification

Completed: Apr 23, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Josh Hatton , Anne Flynn, Tom Kvam, Cullen Czech, Ryannon Ninow , Derick Lien

2024 ACSO Administration Use of Force Training

Completed: Feb 17, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Anoka County Night Shoot 2024

Completed: Nov 17, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2025 Anoka County Attorney Update

Completed: Sep 22, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Kyle Peterson

MILO Shoot

Completed: Sep 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Jeske, Ninow, Hatton, Sawatsky, Cutler

ACSO Spring Firearms Training Inservice

Completed: May 19, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Crisis Intervention Strategies and Mental Health Awareness for Law Enforcement- CIMIC 6 Hour

Completed: May 7, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Understanding Autism

Completed: May 7, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: May 7, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

M2M; American Stories of Cultural Change

Completed: May 6, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Shawn Moore, Lee Vague

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: May 6, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

2024 ACSO Administration Use of Force Training

Completed: Apr 4, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

EVOC

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Greg Newinski, Mark Bromwneshenkel

Active Shooter Response Training

Completed: Mar 13, 2025
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Developing Women Leaders

Completed: Feb 7, 2025
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200

Working Better Together

Completed: Feb 5, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200

Internal Affairs Investigations

Completed: Nov 15, 2024
Credits: 36
Sponsor: Crystal Police Dept. - SP02704
Instructor: Crystal Police Dept.

Anoka County Night Shoot 2024

Completed: Nov 4, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2024 ACAO Update

Completed: Oct 7, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 MILO-Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Aug 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Law Enforcement Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, & Resiliency

Completed: Jul 29, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Wellness That Fits, LLC - SP10560
Instructor: Mental Wellness Therapy and Consulting, LLC

ACSO Spring Firearms Training Inservice

Completed: May 20, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2024 ACSO Administration Use of Force Training

Completed: Apr 19, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

Rules of Engagement; A Law Enforcement's Guide to Intervene and Render Aid

Completed: Feb 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Feb 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

2023 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 2

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Sep 22, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office - SP00200
Instructor: Anoka Co. Sheriffs Office

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 3

Completed: Sep 14, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Advanced Gun Carry Laws

Completed: Aug 23, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ACSO In Service Firearms Training

Completed: May 3, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use Of Force - Scenario Day

Completed: Apr 11, 2023
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2023 ACSO Use of Force - Session 2

Completed: Apr 7, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2023 MN Governor's Conference

Completed: Feb 23, 2023
Credits: 10
Sponsor: MN Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt. (DHSEM) - SP09047
Instructor: Mn Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt (Dhsem)

Active Shooter Response Training

Completed: Feb 21, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 1

Completed: Feb 10, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 MSA Chief Deputy & Supervisor Winter Conference

Completed: Dec 7, 2022
Credits: 10
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

2022 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 15, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 Civil Process Workshop of Critical Issues

Completed: Oct 12, 2022
Credits: 5
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

2022 MILO-Use of Force Simulator

Completed: Sep 29, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 5

Completed: Sep 16, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 4

Completed: Jul 19, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 3

Completed: Jun 20, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol Use of Force Scenario Day

Completed: Apr 26, 2022
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2022 ACSO Spring Firearms Training

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 1

Completed: Apr 7, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

First Aid Essentials

Completed: Apr 6, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training - SP10587
Instructor: Blue Ethos Specialized Training

ACSO Patrol - Breakout Session 2

Completed: Apr 5, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

ACSO Patrol Taser/Use of Force Lecture

Completed: Mar 4, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Law Enforcement Guide to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Completed: Mar 2, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Crisis Intervention & Mental Illness Crisis

Completed: Mar 2, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

2021 Use of Force-Administration

Completed: Dec 3, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2021 Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 16, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2021 ACSO In-Service Firearms Training

Completed: May 25, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: May 12, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

FBI-LEEDA Command Leadership Institute (CLI)

Completed: Apr 17, 2021
Credits: 27
Sponsor: Eden Prairie Police Dept. - SP02726
Instructor: Eden Prairie Police Dept.

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Apr 2, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Arbitration Success Stories – How CLEOs and Communities Terminated Problem Officers

Completed: Mar 25, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Authority of the Sheriff

Completed: Mar 18, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Interpreting the New Use-of-Deadly-Force Statute

Completed: Mar 18, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Mar 16, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations – The Profession’s New Reality

Completed: Mar 3, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA)

Use of Force Refresher (Classroom Only)

Completed: Dec 22, 2020
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Dec 21, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

2020 Sheriffs Winter Conference

Completed: Dec 8, 2020
Credits: 11
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

2020 Adverse Weather/Night Shoot

Completed: Nov 7, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Policing in the 21st Century: Implicit Social Cognition (Implicit Bias), Cultural Competency, and Community Engagement Training

Completed: Oct 8, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness

Completed: Oct 7, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Conflict Management / Mediation

Completed: Oct 7, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

BLS First Aid / CPR / AED

Completed: Sep 30, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

Advanced Gun Laws

Completed: Jan 29, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Advanced Data Practices

Completed: Jan 29, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Introduction to Mass Casualty Incidents / Active Shooter Refresher

Completed: Jan 16, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Dec 9, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Officer Involved Shooting

Completed: Nov 19, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night/Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 13, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force - Administrators

Completed: Nov 8, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MN Data Practices

Completed: Oct 30, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Sep 30, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Sep 9, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Sep 6, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office - SP06200
Instructor: Ramsey Co. Sheriffs Office

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: Jul 17, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Spring Firearms Course

Completed: Apr 24, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Nov 15, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Coon Rapids Police Dept. - SP00205
Instructor: Coon Rapids Police Dept.

BLS First Aid / CPR / AED

Completed: Nov 7, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Initial Defense Customized Training - SP10368
Instructor: Initial Defense Customized Training

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Sep 25, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force - Justice Services

Completed: Sep 6, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: May 9, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Spring Training Shoot

Completed: May 2, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

DAPL Debrief / Legal Update

Completed: Mar 28, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Cottage Grove Police Dept. - SP08207
Instructor: Cottage Grove Police Dept.

2018 Superbowl Law Enforcement Orientation Training

Completed: Jan 12, 2018
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minneapolis Police Dept. - SP02711
Instructor: Minneapolis Police Dept.

MILO Training Simulator

Completed: Dec 31, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use Of Force - Administrators

Completed: Nov 17, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 13, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Media Training

Completed: Nov 2, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association (MCPA) - SP09041
Instructor: Mn Chiefs Of Police Association

County Attorney Law Enforcement Update

Completed: Sep 26, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Open Range Qualification Shoot

Completed: May 10, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Spring Training Shoot

Completed: May 2, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use Of Force - Administrators

Completed: Nov 30, 2016
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Night / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2016
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training - SP09003
Instructor: Anoka County Law Enforcement Training

Use of Force in Minnesota: The Evolution of the Legal Standard

Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Personal Protective Equipment

Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Anoka Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Mar 25, 1999	Present	Active