Domanic Scott Merkel

Current agency: Dodge Co. Sheriff's OfficeMantorville, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--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: Aug 1, 2021
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Officer Wellness

Completed: Jul 23, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Azar-Dickens, Everett

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Jul 23, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Protecting and Serving the LGBTQ+ Community

Completed: Jul 23, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Jul 23, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, Anna L. Yunker

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Jul 22, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jun 10, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Jesse Kasel and Chris Purdue

Daytime Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 10, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Jesse Kasel and Chris Purdue

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4

Completed: Apr 21, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Pepperball

Completed: Mar 26, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Mark Dyshaw Chris Purdue

STORM - FIT/ Defensive Tactics

Completed: Mar 5, 2026
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Dodge Co. Sheriffs Office

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3

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

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2

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

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 1

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

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

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

Low Light Qualification

Completed: Dec 1, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Jesse Kasel and Chris Purdue

Taser X26/X26P user course

Completed: Nov 6, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Matt Wohlenhaus, Jeff Brion

EVOC

Completed: May 29, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Rifle Qualification

Completed: May 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Jesse Kasel and Chris Purdue

Daytime Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Jesse Kasel and Chris Purdue

STORM - FIT/ Defensive Tactics

Completed: Mar 11, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Dodge Co. Sheriffs Office

LIDAR Operator

Completed: Jan 15, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002

Report Writing

Completed: Jan 9, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Low Light/Adverse Weather Firearms Qualification

Completed: Dec 2, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Kasson Police Dept.

Pepperball User Certification

Completed: Nov 19, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Dodge Co. Sheriffs Office

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Oct 28, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Oct 23, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

STORM - FIT/ Defensive Tactics

Completed: Oct 22, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Dodge Co. Sheriffs Office

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Oct 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 1

Completed: Oct 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Oct 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lead Awareness

Completed: Oct 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Oct 12, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

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

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Sep 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

DMT-G Certification Course

Completed: Sep 12, 2024
Credits: 18
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Taser - Recertification

Completed: Aug 13, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02000
Instructor: Dodge Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Jul 31, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Leadership Principles and Concepts

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

Daytime Handgun Qualification

Completed: May 7, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Kasson Police Dept. - SP02002
Instructor: Kasson Police Dept.

Hostile Event Response and Communications Training (HERT)

Completed: Apr 6, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Winona Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08500
Instructor: Winona Co. Sheriffs Office

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Dec 29, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 1

Completed: Dec 28, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Dec 17, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Dec 17, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Nov 16, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lead Awareness

Completed: Nov 16, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: Nov 16, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

DWI-SFST Update

Completed: Nov 15, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: Nov 7, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Oct 21, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Oct 21, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: Jun 28, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Part 4

Completed: Jun 17, 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 2

Completed: Jun 17, 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 3

Completed: Jun 17, 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 1

Completed: Jun 17, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: May 23, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Apr 5, 2023
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: Apr 5, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Feb 15, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Patrol Officer Response To Street Drugs

Completed: Jan 27, 2023
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Midwest Counterdrug Training Center (MCTC) - SP10270
Instructor: Midwest Counterdrug Training Center

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 18, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Dec 15, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: Nov 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Nov 22, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

The Reid Technique of Investigation and Advanced Interrogation

Completed: Nov 4, 2022
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Reid & Associates - SP09504
Instructor: Reid & Associates

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: Oct 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Part 1

Completed: Sep 29, 2022
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: Sep 29, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Liability Prevention and Risk Management

Completed: Sep 21, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mentoring, Goal Setting, and Performance Counseling

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

Power and Influence

Completed: Aug 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Human Behavior and Motivation

Completed: Jul 28, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Jul 27, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Leaders and Followers

Completed: Jul 27, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

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

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: Jun 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: Jun 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lead Awareness

Completed: Jun 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Jun 15, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: Jun 15, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 1

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preventing In-Custody Suicide - Update

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

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Handgun, Rifle and Shotgun, Foul Weather and Night Shoot, Stress Obstacle, Machine Gun and Handgun and Rifle

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

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

(72-Hour) Holds Update

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

Four Pillars

Completed: Apr 6, 2022
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder- Part 4

Completed: Mar 24, 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: Mar 22, 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: Mar 21, 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: Mar 19, 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: Feb 27, 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: Feb 6, 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: Jan 27, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Low Light/Adverse Weather Course

Completed: Nov 17, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower Co. Sheriffs Office

Use Of Force

Completed: Oct 13, 2021
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Mower Co. Sheriff's Office - SP05000
Instructor: Mower 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
Dodge Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Aug 1, 2021	Present	Active