Chris William Makela

Current agency: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's OfficeMinneapolis, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

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--Liability Costs

--Arrests

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Mar 7, 2007
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Fall Handgun and Use of Force In-service

Completed: Jul 28, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Sgt. Erik Fleck, Sgt. Cory Mclouden, Sgt. Chris Jung, Sgt. Devan McNamara

Annual Rifle Qualification

Completed: May 7, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Sgt Cory Mclouden, Sgt Erik Fleck

First Line Supervisor

Completed: Apr 9, 2026
Credits: 32
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Arrest Warrants

Completed: Mar 17, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Consent Searches

Completed: Mar 12, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Completed: Mar 11, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4

Completed: Mar 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Mar 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Mar 10, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Licensed Deputy Inservice

Completed: Mar 5, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Sgt. C. Jung, Sgt. D. McNamara, Sgt. McLouden. Sgt. Fleck

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: Feb 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Spring Handgun & Use of Force

Completed: Feb 23, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Fleck, Manson

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Jan 29, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, Anna L. Yunker

Arrest Warrants

Completed: Nov 13, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Fall Handgun and Use of Force In-service

Completed: Sep 22, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Sgt. Erik Fleck, Sgt. Cory Mclouden, Sgt. Chris Jung, Sgt. Devan McNamara

EVOC

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

Patrol Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jul 9, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2025 In-service Session 2 Use of Force

Completed: Jun 24, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Jung

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Apr 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

To Serve, Protect and Document Part 1

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

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Mar 31, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Mar 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

Completed: Mar 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Mar 6, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

Completed: Mar 6, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Mar 4, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Mar 3, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Spring Handgun Training

Completed: Jan 9, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Eric Fleck, Cory McLouden

2022 Fall Licensed Handgun and Use of Force Training

Completed: Sep 12, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Narcan Renewal

Completed: May 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

2023 Licensed In-Service

Completed: May 24, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Patrol Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 19, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Mar 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Mar 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2022 Spring Handgun In-Service - Use of Force

Completed: Mar 7, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Policing Protests

Completed: Feb 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Feb 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Line of Duty Injuries and Prevention

Completed: Feb 15, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 1

Completed: Feb 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Feb 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Best Practices in Mental Health Crisis Response

Completed: Feb 9, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

TECC for Law Enforcement Officers & First Responders (TECC-LEO)

Completed: Dec 11, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

2023 Licensed In-Service

Completed: Dec 11, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2021License Deputy In-Service

Completed: Nov 13, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 Fall Licensed Handgun and Use of Force Training

Completed: Nov 8, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2023 Field Ops – Active Shooter and Mobile Field Force

Completed: Oct 14, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 Spring Handgun In-Service - Use of Force

Completed: Mar 14, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Line of Duty Injuries and Prevention

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Critical Incidents

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Liability Issues in Emergency Vehicle and Pursuit Operations – Update

Completed: Mar 8, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Part 4

Completed: Mar 3, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Mar 1, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

PATROL-True North Constitutional Policing

Completed: Feb 15, 2023
Credits: 5
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Best Practices in Mental Health Crisis Response

Completed: Jan 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Wellness and Emotional Resilience, Part 1

Completed: Jan 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1 - Introduction

Completed: Jan 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2022 Active Shooter Training

Completed: Oct 23, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2022 Fall Licensed Handgun and Use of Force Training

Completed: Oct 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

TECC for Law Enforcement Officers & First Responders (TECC-LEO)

Completed: Sep 6, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin County Medical Center, EMS - SP09024
Instructor: Hennepin County Medical Center, Ems

2022 Licensed In-Service

Completed: Sep 6, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: May 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms Part 1

Completed: May 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Arrest Warrants 2021

Completed: May 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: May 11, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 1

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Part 2

Completed: May 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Secondary/Off Duty Weapon Qualification

Completed: Apr 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2021 Rifle Qualification

Completed: Mar 17, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Gun Carry Laws

Completed: Mar 9, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Orders for Protection

Completed: Mar 2, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Spring 2021 Handgun In-Service

Completed: Feb 17, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2021 Sex Trafficking Investigation Conference

Completed: Nov 19, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Mental Health Part 1 - Introduction

Completed: Sep 24, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1 - Introduction

Completed: Sep 23, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Fall 2021 Handgun In-Service

Completed: Sep 2, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Mar 24, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Mar 22, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 16, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021License Deputy In-Service

Completed: Mar 4, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2021 Rifle Qualification

Completed: Feb 21, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Advanced Gun Laws

Completed: Nov 5, 2020
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

2020 Annual Rifle Qualification

Completed: Oct 13, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2020 Fall Handgun Shoot

Completed: Oct 5, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Sep 18, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

2020 Spring Handgun Shoot

Completed: Aug 31, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Secondary-Off Duty Weapons Qualification

Completed: Dec 23, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Fall 2019 Handgun Training

Completed: Oct 22, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Advancing Racial Equity

Completed: Oct 10, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Cultural Diversity Training on Islam and Muslims

Completed: May 30, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Islamic Resource Group - SP10509
Instructor: Islamic Resource Group

2019 Licensed Deputy In-Service Training

Completed: May 30, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2019 Annual Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jan 7, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Secondary-Off Duty Weapons Qualification

Completed: Dec 13, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2018 Annual Rifle Qualification

Completed: Nov 30, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2018 Licensed Deputy In-Service Training

Completed: Oct 12, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Fall 2018 Handgun Training

Completed: Sep 21, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Spring 2018 Handgun Training

Completed: May 3, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2017 Licensed In-Service Training

Completed: Dec 5, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2017 Annual Rifle Qualification

Completed: Nov 21, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Fall 2017 Handgun Training

Completed: Oct 31, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Spring 2017 Handgun Training

Completed: Mar 14, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Secondary/Off Duty Weapon Qualification

Completed: Jan 13, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

2016 Annual Rifle Qualification

Completed: Oct 28, 2016
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Fall 2016 Licensed Handgun Shoot

Completed: Oct 13, 2016
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02700
Instructor: Hennepin Co. Sheriffs Office

Intelligence Based Scouting

Completed: Aug 11, 2016
Credits: 14
Sponsor: St. Paul Police Dept. - SP06209
Instructor: St. Paul Police Dept.

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Mar 7, 2007	Present	Active