Eli Joseph Paluga

Current agency: Clay Co. Sheriff's OfficeMoorhead, 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: Nov 18, 2005
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

19th Annual Spring Conference: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Child Maltreatment

Completed: May 14, 2026
Credits: 12
Sponsor: Red River Children's Advocacy Center - SP10163
Instructor: Michael Johnson,Faye Siedler,Barbara Huewe,Heather Barnack,Kayla Travis,Jill Krone,Jesse Smith,Hannah Pavek,Sarah Hasbargen,Skyler Manney,Anna Frissell,Victoria Konidaris,Jessica Hoeper,Brëanna McMullen,Carly Bentley,Cindy Schmit, Anna Schimmelpfennig

Constitutional Policing

Completed: Apr 28, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

2026 BCA Death and Missing Persons Investigative Conference

Completed: Apr 10, 2026
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002

POST Annual Low Light/ Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Feb 9, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

POST Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Oct 7, 2025
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Andy Lund, Nicole Reno

POST Annual Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Sep 24, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

2025 BCA Death and Missing Persons Investigative Conference

Completed: May 2, 2025
Credits: 15
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002

POST Annual Low Light/ Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Mar 17, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

Active Shooter Response

Completed: Mar 14, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Forensic Interview Training

Completed: Feb 26, 2025
Credits: 34
Sponsor: Cornerhouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center - SP09582

Lexipol Daily Training- Sept 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Oct 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Nov 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Aug 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- July 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Dec 2024

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

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Oct 14, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Sep 24, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Aug 28, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Team Dynamics and Decision Making

Completed: May 30, 2024
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Ethics and Integrity in Supervision

Completed: May 16, 2024
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Less Lethal Impact Munitions (40MM, Shotgun, OC)

Completed: May 8, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

PepperBall

Completed: May 8, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Communicating Through Conflict

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

Implicit Bias

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Crime Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism and First Responders

Completed: Apr 11, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

ICLD 2.6 Conflict Management

Completed: Apr 10, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises Response

Completed: Apr 9, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Mar 18, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser User/Transition Course

Completed: Mar 14, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training Aug 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training July 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Sept 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Dec 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Oct 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training Nov 2023

Completed: Dec 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Oct 3, 2023
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Aug 30, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Jul 29, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Targeted Violence and Threat Assessment

Completed: Jul 10, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - SP09020
Instructor: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: May 9, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

40mm/OC

Completed: May 9, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Mar 30, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Annual User Re-Certification and Transition Course

Completed: Jan 23, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Oct 13, 2022
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Jul 28, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

G191 - Ics / Eoc Interface

Completed: Jul 26, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt. (DHSEM) - SP09047
Instructor: Mn Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt (Dhsem)

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 2022

Completed: Jun 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Apr 4, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Annual User Re-Certification and Transition Course

Completed: Feb 15, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Team Arrest and Control Instructor Course: Day 5

Completed: Feb 4, 2022
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Team Arrest and Control Instructor Course: Day 4

Completed: Feb 3, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Team Arrest and Control Instructor Course: Day 3

Completed: Feb 2, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Team Arrest and Control Instructor Course: Day 2

Completed: Feb 1, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Team Arrest and Control Instructor Course: Day 1

Completed: Jan 31, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Lexipol Daily Training Dec- 21

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Nov- 21

Completed: Dec 31, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

Completed: Dec 13, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Safe Pursuit

Completed: Aug 12, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Bir Performance Driving School - SP10216
Instructor: Bir Performance Driving School

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Taser Annual User Re-Certification and Transition Course

Completed: May 18, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

40mm/OC

Completed: Mar 29, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Mar 5, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-9

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-10

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-11

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-7

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-8

Completed: Dec 31, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Behavior Based Combative Handgun

Completed: Oct 6, 2020
Credits: 16
Sponsor: 88 Tactical - SP10431
Instructor: 88 Tactical

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

Completed: Sep 23, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification / Training

Completed: Jul 28, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: May 26, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Conflict Management, Mental Illness & Implicit Bias

Completed: May 20, 2020
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-12

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-10

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-7

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-8

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-11

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-10

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-9

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: Dec 16, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Mentoring and Coaching

Completed: Nov 5, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Firearms Certification

Completed: Jul 11, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

First Line Supervisor

Completed: Jun 20, 2019
Credits: 32
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

Completed: Apr 19, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Impact & Influence

Completed: Apr 11, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Miens and Morals

Completed: Apr 9, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Mar 27, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

AR15/M16/M4 Armorers Course

Completed: Sep 26, 2018
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Alexandria Technical And Community College - SP09001
Instructor: Alexandria Technical And Community College

Hotel/Motel-Criminal Interdiction Through Traffic Law Enforcement (3 day)

Completed: Aug 23, 2018
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Lexipol DTB 18-5

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

2018 Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-4

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-2

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-3

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Safe Pursuit

Completed: Jun 26, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Bir Performance Driving School - SP10216
Instructor: Bir Performance Driving School

High Threat Vehicle Engagement Basic

Completed: Jun 20, 2018
Credits: 20
Sponsor: 88 Tactical - SP10431
Instructor: 88 Tactical

Firearms Qualification / Training

Completed: Jun 12, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics And Use Of Force

Completed: May 1, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Oct 2, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Firearms Qualification / Training

Completed: Jun 20, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Completed: Jun 1, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics And Use Of Force

Completed: May 23, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol DTB 16-3

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

2016 Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 36
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Clay Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Nov 18, 2005	Present	Active