Anthony John La Patka

Current agency: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's OfficeWillmar, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Oct 31, 1989
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Bi-Annual Weapons Qualifier

Completed: May 5, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 14, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Nick Moberg, Ashley Oldfield, Caleb Hatfield, Sara Winter

Bi-Annual Weapons Qualifier

Completed: Sep 9, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Preventing Harmful Workplace Behaviors

Completed: Jul 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 28, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Nick Moberg, Ashley Oldfield, Caleb Hatfield, Sara Winter

Annual In-service Use of Force Training

Completed: Dec 19, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept. - SP07301
Instructor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept.

Bi-Annual Weapons Qualifier

Completed: Sep 24, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

CPR and AED for Adult, Child, or Infant

Completed: Sep 18, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Bi-Annual Weapons Qualifier

Completed: May 7, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises (CIMIC) Training

Completed: Feb 21, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Law Enforcement Guide to Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Completed: Feb 21, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Memphis 2 Minneapolis; A Cultural Journey

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

De-escalation and Conflict Management Strategies

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 9, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

In-Service Use of Force Training

Completed: Jul 11, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Bi-Annual Firearms Training and Qualification

Completed: Apr 25, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Skywarn Spotter

Completed: Apr 18, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: National Weather Service - SP09054
Instructor: National Weather Service

ANNUAL IN-SERVICE USE OF FORCE TRAINING

Completed: Nov 2, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept. - SP07301
Instructor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept.

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Aug 30, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Liability Issues in Emergency Vehicle and Pursuit Operations – Update

Completed: May 17, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Advanced Civil Process

Completed: May 11, 2022
Credits: 14
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Introduction to PREA: Eliminating Sexual Abuse in Jails

Completed: May 11, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Bi-Annual Firearms Training and Qualification

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office - SP03400
Instructor: Kandiyohi Co. Sheriffs Office

Preventing In-Custody Suicide - Update

Completed: May 9, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: May 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: May 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: May 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Skywarn Spotter

Completed: Apr 5, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: National Weather Service - SP09054
Instructor: National Weather Service

Autism Training

Completed: Nov 19, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Implicit Bias/Community Diversity/Cultural Differences Training

Completed: Nov 19, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Conflict Management & Mediation Training

Completed: Nov 18, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

Crisis Intervention & Mental Illness Crisis Training

Completed: Nov 18, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Quantico Police Training - SP10490
Instructor: Quantico Police Training

2021 4th Quarter RRA Training

Completed: Nov 15, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 8, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept. - SP07301
Instructor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept.

Use of Deadly Force - Update 2018

Completed: Mar 4, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 24, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept. - SP07301
Instructor: Cold Spring/Richmond Police Dept.

MN DARE Officer's Annual Conference

Completed: Aug 29, 2019
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Mn Dare Officers Association - SP09526
Instructor: Mn Dare Officers Association

Use of Force, Defensive Tactics

Completed: Jun 20, 2018
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

Sex Trafficking in Rural Minnesota: Investigation & Prosecution Strategies

Completed: Apr 25, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Kandiyohi County Attorney'S Office - SP09882
Instructor: Kandiyohi County Attorney'S Office

Ppct Defensive Tactics Instructor Course

Completed: Apr 20, 2018
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

50 Round Handgun Re-Holster Drills

Completed: Apr 16, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

50 Round Low Light / Adverse Weather Course And Handgun Qualification

Completed: Mar 1, 2018
Credits: 1
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

50 Round Handgun Shoot & Move / Reload Drills (Ma1)

Completed: Dec 28, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

50 Round Handgun Weak Shoot / Transition Drill

Completed: Oct 7, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Exam Course

Completed: Sep 17, 2017
Credits: 22
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

50 Round Handgun Malfunction / Close Encounter / Reaction Drill

Completed: Aug 17, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

2017 DARE Conference

Completed: Aug 9, 2017
Credits: 13
Sponsor: Mn Dare Officers Association - SP09526
Instructor: Mn Dare Officers Association

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

50 Round M-16 Reloading, Malfunction Drills & Target Acquisition Course

Completed: Apr 30, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (Evoc)

Completed: Apr 18, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

50 Round Handgun Malfunction / Close Encounter / Reaction Drill

Completed: Dec 8, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

Strangulation

Completed: Sep 30, 2016
Credits: 7
Instructor: Kandiyohi County Attorney'S Office

50 Round Handgun Re-Holster Drills

Completed: Jul 31, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Willmar Police Dept. - SP03401
Instructor: Willmar Police Dept.

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Agencies

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Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Kandiyohi Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Oct 31, 1989	Present	Active