Keith Charles Bolinger

Current agency: Freeborn Co. Sheriff's OfficeAlbert Lea, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: May 14, 2008
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Firearms Qualification (In-Service)

Completed: Apr 21, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Keith Bollinger, Darik Weigel

Paradigm, on behalf of Minnesota CAER

Completed: Feb 3, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Paradigm Liaison Services - SP10263
Instructor: Paradigm Liaison Services

Use of Force

Completed: Jan 8, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light/Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Jan 8, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Keith Bolinger, Darik Weigel

Crisis De-escalation Training for Law Enforcement

Completed: Nov 21, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: The De-escalation Team LLC - SP10738
Instructor: Glenn Lisowy, Mary Warin, Amie Durenberger

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Jun 27, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Wellness and Emotional Resilience Part 2

Completed: Jun 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 1

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

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

Completed: May 30, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: May 30, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms Qualification (In-Service)

Completed: Apr 23, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Keith Bollinger, Darik Weigel

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Mar 31, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Mar 10, 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 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

CIT Module 2: Understanding Mental Illness

Completed: Mar 6, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Autism for Law Enforcement: Recognition & Response

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

ICLD 3.14 Emotional Intelligence

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

CIT Module 16: Veteran's Mental Health

Completed: Jan 23, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

MSA Winter Conference Chief Deputy 2024

Completed: Dec 11, 2024
Credits: 10
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Low Light/Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 2, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Sep 18, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Mar 10, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Minnesota Sheriffs' Association Winter Conference

Completed: Dec 6, 2023
Credits: 10
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Low Light/Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 14, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Crisis Resilient Organizations

Completed: Oct 12, 2023
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Sep 26, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Emergency Vehicle Operations and Police Pursuits Refresher

Completed: Aug 30, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know

Completed: Aug 27, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Completed: May 2, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Mar 17, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

AR15 / M16 / M4 Armorer Course

Completed: Jan 17, 2023
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Defensive Edge Training & Consulting, Inc. - SP09877
Instructor: Defensive Edge Training & Consulting, Inc.

Low Light/Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Oct 27, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 19, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Command and Control 101 for Patrol Supervisors

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

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Apr 21, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force in Minnesota: The Evolution of the Legal Standard

Completed: Apr 5, 2022
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder – Part 3

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 1

Completed: Mar 7, 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: Jan 27, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preparing for and coping with an OIS

Completed: Nov 2, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC - SP10474
Instructor: Marie K. Ridgeway LICSW, LLC

Basic Pistol/Firearms Instructor Training

Completed: Oct 29, 2021
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Alexandria Technical And Community College - SP09001
Instructor: Alexandria Technical And Community College

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 14, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Completed: Jun 3, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Apr 27, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Body Worn Cameras- Legal Issues

Completed: Feb 18, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Low Light / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 3, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

De-escalation / Intervention Strategies for Persons in a Mental Health Crisis - Crisis De-escalation Techniques for Community Safety Personnel

Completed: Oct 22, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Centurion Skills, Inc. - SP09883
Instructor: Centurion Skills, Inc.

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Oct 13, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force

Completed: Sep 24, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

DWI-SFST Update

Completed: Aug 11, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SMILE - You're on Not so Candid Camera - Body Camera Legal Issues

Completed: Dec 18, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Low Light / Adverse Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 20, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

Completed: Nov 14, 2019
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 (ASD)

Completed: Nov 14, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Nov 14, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preventing In-Custody Suicide

Completed: Nov 14, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 2 - Assessment

Completed: Nov 13, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 4 - Capstone

Completed: Nov 13, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 3 - Intervention

Completed: Nov 13, 2019
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: Nov 12, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Oct 27, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

72-Hour Holds

Completed: Oct 27, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Oct 22, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 4, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

TASER CEW Instructor Certification Course for the X26, X2, X26P and TASER 7

Completed: Oct 1, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Taser - SP10410
Instructor: Taser

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Apr 26, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification

Completed: Apr 25, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Mar 21, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Use of Force

Completed: Oct 25, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office - SP02400
Instructor: Freeborn Co. Sheriffs Office

American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid

Completed: Oct 11, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Completed: Oct 11, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Patrol Vehicle Cqb

Completed: Sep 24, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Pursuit Refresher

Completed: Sep 10, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Firearms Qualification (2016)

Completed: May 3, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Low Light / Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 28, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Taser X26, X26P And X2 - Recertifying Instructor Course

Completed: Sep 15, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Taser - SP10410
Instructor: Taser

Fall Shoot 2015 Basic Rifle/Combat Pistol

Completed: Aug 14, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

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

National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Training

Completed: May 25, 2017
Credits: 7
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Boat and Water Safety Enforcement School 2014

Completed: May 4, 2017
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Aquatic Invasive Species for Law Enforcement

Completed: May 3, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Firearms Qualification (2016)

Completed: May 3, 2017
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Albert Lea Police Dept. - SP02401
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Leadership Lessons Learned

Completed: Feb 23, 2017
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Low Light / Cold Weather Shoot

Completed: Nov 10, 2016
Credits: 2
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Mscic Presents Lt. Col. Grossman - "The Bulletproof Mind: Mental Preparation For Combat"

Completed: Aug 30, 2016
Credits: 7
Instructor: Mn South Central Investigators Coalition - Mscic

Heartsaver First Aid

Completed: Jul 18, 2016
Credits: 3
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

American Heart Bls For Healthcare Provider

Completed: Jul 18, 2016
Credits: 3
Instructor: Albert Lea Police Dept.

Mscic Presents Lt. Col. Grossman - "The Bulletproof Mind: Mental Preparation For Combat"

Completed: Jun 6, 2016
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Mn South Central Investigators Coalition - MSCIC - SP10260
Instructor: Mn South Central Investigators Coalition - Mscic

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Case Name	Filed	Court	Cause
Gorman v. Wooding	Apr 3, 2025	mnd	0:25-cv-01245

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Freeborn Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	May 14, 2008	Present	Active