Austin Lee Knutson-Klaysmat

Current agency: Olmsted Co. Sheriff's OfficeRochester, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

1Agencies

--Current Salary

0 / 0Civil Casesactive / total

--Liability Costs

--Arrests

0Reports

Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Mar 28, 2022
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Vehicle Intervention Techniques (VIT)

Completed: Aug 12, 2026
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500

OC Training and Refresher

Completed: Jun 9, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Taylor Schoenfelder

Less-Lethal Impact Munitions (LLIM) and Launching Systems - Operator Training and Certifications

Completed: Jun 9, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Backup/Off Duty Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 9, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 9, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Deputy Casey Pahl #1208

PepperBall VKS Launcher User Course

Completed: Jun 9, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Assessment - Qualification

Completed: Jun 9, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

EVOC

Completed: May 4, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser 10 New User Certification and Refresher

Completed: Mar 10, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Chris Anderson

Annual Refresher Use of Force Knowledge Assessment

Completed: Dec 23, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

First Aid/CPR

Completed: Dec 16, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use Of Force Refresher

Completed: Dec 16, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Chris Anderson

Use of Force Part 3: The Art of Communication (4 Hour)

Completed: Nov 21, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Imran Ali

Constitutional Policing

Completed: Nov 19, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Patrol Rifle Low-Light/Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Nov 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Michael Strelow

Low Light/Inclement Weather Handgun Qualification

Completed: Nov 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Designated Marksman Rifle Refresher

Completed: Jul 11, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

OC Training and Refresher

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Taylor Schoenfelder

Less-Lethal Impact Munitions (LLIM) and Launching Systems - Operator Training and Certifications

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

PepperBall VKS Launcher User Course

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Assessment - Qualification

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

M2M: American Stories of Cultural Change

Completed: May 28, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office Internal Pistol/Rifle Basic Instructor Certification Course

Completed: May 16, 2025
Credits: 43
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Chris Anderson, Mike Strelow, Taylor Schoenfelder

Taser 10 New User Certification and Refresher

Completed: Mar 11, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Chris Anderson

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Jan 1, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Lexipol Daily Training- July 2024

Completed: Dec 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Low-Light/Inclement Weather Patrol Rifle Qualification

Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Field Training Officer (FTO) Certification Course

Completed: Sep 26, 2024
Credits: 32
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

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

Completed: Aug 22, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Lexipol Daily Training- Jan 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Dail Training- Feb 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

PepperBall VKS Launcher User Course

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Less-Lethal Impact Munitions (LLIM) and Launching Systems - Operator Training and Certifications

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Assessment - Qualification

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Street Safe

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 14
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Understadning Crisis Intervention Mental Illnes Crisis & Strategies

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Memphis 2 Minneapolis; A Cultural Journey

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

Understanding Autism

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

ICLD 2.13 Human Capital Management

Completed: Mar 28, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

SFST Updates/Refresher

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Yearly Use of Force Refresher

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Refresher Use of Force Knowledge Assessment

Completed: Mar 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

ICLD 2.11 Legacy Leadership

Completed: Mar 14, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 2.12 Succession Planning

Completed: Mar 14, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 2.10 Start With Why*

Completed: Mar 5, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 2.1 Generations

Completed: Mar 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.9 Leadership Theories

Completed: Feb 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.8 Leadership and Power

Completed: Feb 29, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

It's Your Ship*

Completed: Feb 28, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Personal Leadership

Completed: Feb 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.5 Leadership and Change

Completed: Feb 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.4 Leadership and Ethics

Completed: Feb 15, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

First and Mid-Level Supervision

Completed: Jan 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lincoln on Leadership

Completed: Jan 4, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Law Enforcement Moral Compass

Completed: Jan 4, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.13 Military Leadership

Completed: Jan 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.11 Active Listening

Completed: Jan 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 1.12 Effective Communication

Completed: Jan 4, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Leadership Principles and Concepts

Completed: Jan 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

PepperBall VKS Launcher User Course

Completed: Dec 13, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light/Inclement Weather Handgun Qualification

Completed: Dec 13, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Refresher

Completed: Dec 13, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light Operations Refresher

Completed: Dec 13, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

ARIDE Day 3-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement

Completed: Nov 19, 2023
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Oct 24, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Refresher

Completed: Sep 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Skills Assessment Course

Completed: Sep 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Less-Lethal Impact Munitions (LLIM) and Launching Systems - Operator Training and Certifications

Completed: Sep 26, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Patrol Rifle Skills

Completed: Sep 26, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Section C, D & E

Completed: May 18, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Section F - J

Completed: May 18, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Section A & B

Completed: May 18, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 Day

Completed: May 9, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Yearly Use of Force Refresher

Completed: May 3, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Yearly Use of Force Refresher

Completed: May 3, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Personal and Professional Breakthroughs in Law Enforcement

Completed: Apr 25, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Skywarn Spotter

Completed: Mar 29, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: National Weather Service - SP09054
Instructor: National Weather Service

Crisis Intervention Training

Completed: Mar 3, 2023
Credits: 34
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Certification Course

Completed: Feb 16, 2023
Credits: 18
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Low-Light/Inclement Weather Patrol Rifle Qualification

Completed: Feb 14, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

First Aid/CPR

Completed: Feb 14, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Feb 8, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training August 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training July 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Pepperball VKS Launcher

Completed: Dec 6, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light/Inclement Weather Handgun Qualification

Completed: Dec 6, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Refresher

Completed: Dec 6, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Civil Process

Completed: Oct 14, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Less Lethal 40 Impact Munition Launcher Refresh

Completed: Sep 21, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Refresher

Completed: Sep 21, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Skills Assessment Course

Completed: Sep 21, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Less Lethal Shotgun Refresher

Completed: Sep 21, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Pistol Red Dot Sight (RDS) for Duty Use

Completed: Jun 10, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

2020 EVOC Course

Completed: May 25, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use of Force Refresher

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Stinger Spike Strips User Course

Completed: Apr 19, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Less Lethal Shotgun Training & Use

Completed: Apr 18, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

40mm Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Apr 18, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Grappling Defense, General Tactics & Edged Weapons

Completed: Apr 15, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Refresher

Completed: Apr 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Pepperball VKS Launcher

Completed: Apr 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Certification and Refresher

Completed: Apr 14, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Section C, D & E

Completed: Apr 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Section F - J

Completed: Apr 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Section A & B

Completed: Apr 13, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Skills Assessment Course

Completed: Apr 5, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Patrol Rifle Skills

Completed: Apr 5, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Lidar Oper

Completed: Apr 4, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Handgun Qualification

Completed: Apr 1, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Olmsted Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Mar 28, 2022	Present	Active