Grant Coelestin Garber

Current agency: Stearns Co. Sheriff's OfficeSaint Cloud, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jun 3, 2024
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

40mm Less Lethal and Hand Held Munitions

Completed: Jun 3, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300

Pepperball VKS, Blast, Shatterball

Completed: Jun 3, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Andrew Gravdahl, Mark Lust, Paul Breth, Megan Kiffmeyer, Brandon Merkling

Low Light Live Fire

Completed: May 5, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Aaron Baros, Jamie Florek, Andrew Gravdahl, Brandon Merkling, Thomas Kiesling, Eric Popp, Robert Theisen, Darren Ringness, Aaron Wells

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 2 of 2

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 of 2

Completed: Mar 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

PPE and Respiratory Protection

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

Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies

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

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Mar 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Mar 15, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Feb 6, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Sgt. Robert Theisen, Aaron Baros, Darren Ringness, Jamie Florek, Brandon Merkling, Thomas Keisling, Garret Okerstrom, Andrew Troen, Aaron Wells, Eric Popp, Tyler Johnson, Andrew Gravdahl

Aerosol Subject Restraint (ASR)

Completed: Feb 6, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Sergeant Robert Theisen, Deputies Aaron Baros, Aaron Wells, Andrew Gravdahl, Andrew Troen, Brandon Merkling, Darren Ringness, Eric Popp, Garret Okerstrom, Jamie Florek,, Thomas Kiesling & Tyler Johnson

Taser 10 Operator - Annual Recertification

Completed: Feb 6, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Sergeant Robert Theisen, Deputies Aaron Baros, Aaron Wells, Andrew Gravdahl, Andrew Troen, Brandon Merkling, Darren Ringness, Eric Popp, Garret Okerstrom, Jamie Florek,, Thomas Kiesling & Tyler Johnson

WRAP Restraint

Completed: Feb 6, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Baros, Florek, Gravdahl, Johnson, Merkling, Okerstrom, Popp, Ringness, Theisen, Troen, Wells

Hands on Use of Force

Completed: Feb 5, 2026
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Baros, Florek, Gravdahl, Merkling, Okerstrom, Popp, Ringness, Troen, Wells, Thiesen, Kiesling, Johnson

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: Jan 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Jan 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Jan 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Dr. William J. Lewinski; William J. Everett, J.D.

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Jan 24, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Pistol Qualification

Completed: Jan 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office

Licensed Deputy Initial Use of Force Training

Completed: Dec 5, 2025
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office - SP07300
Instructor: Stearns Co. Sheriffs Office

Weapon Retention

Completed: Oct 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Transitional Drill Training

Completed: Oct 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

LOCKUP Ground Control and Edged Weapon

Completed: Sep 3, 2025
Credits: 35
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Scenario Training

Completed: Sep 3, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Scenario Training

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Reload Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing/WRAP Restraints

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Transitional Drill Training

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Malfunction Clearing Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing a Compliant Subject

Completed: May 14, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

ARIDE-Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement 2 day

Completed: Apr 24, 2025
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Ground Fighting-Empty Hands Technique

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handgun Qualification

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather/Handgun Rifle Practical

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Rifle Qualification

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Takedowns-Empty Hands Techniques

Completed: Apr 2, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

40MM Less Lethal Weapon System

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Taser/Conducted Electrical Weapon Recertification

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: SCPD Certified Taser Instructors Tabatt, Priebe, Heck, Ebert, Estby, Riekena, Boulton

PepperBall Weapon System

Completed: Mar 28, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Navigating Cultural Differences in a Globalized Society

Completed: Feb 19, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Understanding Autism

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

Bloodborne Pathogens Safety

Completed: Jan 8, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Vector Solutions - SP10464
Instructor: Vector Solutions

Interaction Principles for De-Escalation Success

Completed: Jan 8, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Vector Solutions - SP10464
Instructor: Vector Solutions

Interaction Principles for De-Escalation Success

Completed: Nov 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Vector Solutions - SP10464
Instructor: Vector Solutions

Bloodborne Pathogens Safety

Completed: Sep 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Vector Solutions - SP10464
Instructor: Vector Solutions

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Sep 13, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Initial 2 day

Completed: Aug 23, 2024
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Use of Force Scenario Training

Completed: Jul 30, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

LOCKUP Arrest and Control- Empty Hand Techniques

Completed: Jul 1, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Identification, Investigation, & Prosecution of Bias-Motivated Crime

Completed: Jun 26, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Stearns County Attorney's Office - SP09074
Instructor: Stearns County Attorney's Office

Transitional Drill Training

Completed: Jun 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Takedowns-Empty Hands Techniques

Completed: Jun 20, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Weapon Retention

Completed: Jun 20, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jun 18, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Low Light/Adverse Weather/Handgun Rifle Practical

Completed: Jun 18, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Ground Fighting-Empty Hands Technique

Completed: Jun 17, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing/WRAP Restraints

Completed: Jun 14, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handcuffing a Compliant Subject

Completed: Jun 14, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Malfunction Clearing Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Jun 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Reload Refresher for Glock Handgun and M4 Rifle

Completed: Jun 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Taser/Conducted Electrical Weapon Initial Certification

Completed: Jun 10, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

OC Spray Training

Completed: Jun 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

PepperBall Weapon System

Completed: Jun 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

40MM Less Lethal Weapon System

Completed: Jun 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Use of Force Legal and Department Policy Review

Completed: Jun 4, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: St. Cloud Police Dept. - SP07304
Instructor: St. Cloud Police Dept.

Civil Cases

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Agencies

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Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Stearns Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jun 3, 2024	Present	Active