Matthew Scott Zinniel

Current agency: Douglas Co. Sheriff's OfficeAlexandria, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

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--Liability Costs

--Arrests

0Reports

Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Jul 19, 2017
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle Qualifications

Completed: Jun 2, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

2025 Defensive Tactics

Completed: Apr 9, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Alex Herzberg, Nate Larson, Aaron Vega

Crisis Intervention Strategies and Mental Health Awareness for Law Enforcement- CIMIC 6 Hour

Completed: Jan 27, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Jan 27, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

M2M; American Stories of Cultural Change

Completed: Jan 26, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Shawn Moore, Lee Vague

Understanding Autism

Completed: Jan 26, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Jan 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Active Threat Response

Completed: Aug 14, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Alexandria Police Dept. - SP02101
Instructor: Alexandria Police Dept.

Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle Qualifications

Completed: Jun 10, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

2025 Defensive Tactics

Completed: Apr 24, 2025
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Alex Herzberg, Nate Larson, Aaron Vega

SOTA Annual Training Conference 2025

Completed: Apr 15, 2025
Credits: 19
Sponsor: Special Operations Training Association (Sota) - SP09718
Instructor: Johnson, Bowman, Catlin, Toewe, Zajicek, Tschida, Castle

Lexipol Daily Training- July 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Sept 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

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Oct 5, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Use of Firearms in Low Light and Adverse Weather

Completed: Sep 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

Active Threat Response

Completed: Aug 1, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Alexandria Police Dept. - SP02101
Instructor: Alexandria Police Dept.

Lexipol Dail Training- Feb 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training- Jan 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training March 2024

Completed: Jun 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Initial Lidar For Allied Agencies

Completed: May 15, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle Qualifications

Completed: May 13, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

2024 Defensive Tactics

Completed: Apr 11, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

Handgun Red Dot Transition Course

Completed: Mar 1, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Ballistic Defense LLC - SP10440
Instructor: Ballistic Defense LLC

Fire Investigation Awareness for Law Enforcement

Completed: Feb 27, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mn State Fire Marshal Division - SP09272
Instructor: Mn State Fire Marshal Division

Basic Life Support

Completed: Feb 22, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Mid-Minnesota EMS Education, Inc. - SP10453
Instructor: Mid-Minnesota EMS Education, Inc.

Stop The Bleed

Completed: Feb 22, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Mid-Minnesota EMS Education, Inc. - SP10453
Instructor: Mid-Minnesota EMS Education, Inc.

Lexipol Daily Training Sept 2023

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

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 Jan 2023

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

Lexipol Daily Training March 2023

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

Lexipol Daily Training Feb 2023

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

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Jun 14, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

2023 DT/Building Clearing

Completed: Apr 13, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

CIT Module 10: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Completed: Mar 7, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff's Association

CIT Module 6: Anxiety Disorders

Completed: Feb 1, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 5: Mood Disorders - Depression

Completed: Feb 1, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 8 Substance Use Disorders

Completed: Jan 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

CIT Module 7: PTSD

Completed: Jan 31, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

DRE Instructor School-Drug Evaluation and Classification Program

Completed: Jan 27, 2023
Credits: 72
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Implicit Bias

Completed: Jan 1, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Autism for Law Enforcement: Recognition & Response

Completed: Jan 1, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Lexipol Daily Training July 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

Lexipol Daily Training August 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

DMT-G Certification Course

Completed: Nov 17, 2022
Credits: 21
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Defensive Tactics 2022

Completed: Sep 29, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

OHV Laws and Regulations for Law Enforcement

Completed: Aug 25, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Lexipol Daily Training March 2022

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

Lexipol Daily Training Feb- 2022

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

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 2022

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

Basic SWAT Course

Completed: May 27, 2022
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Red River Valley S.W.A.T. - SP09995
Instructor: Red River Valley S.W.A.T.

Ethics in Law Enforcement

Completed: Apr 10, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Apr 4, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Active Shooter Preparation and Response for School

Completed: Mar 15, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Completed: Jan 26, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Racial Profiling Part 2: Data Collection

Completed: Jan 3, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Lexipol Daily Training Oct- 21

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

Lexipol Daily Training Dec- 21

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

Lexipol Daily Training Sept- 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

Hate Crimes Training for Law Enforcement

Completed: Sep 15, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Street Smart Cop/Pro-Active Patrol Tactics

Completed: Aug 2, 2021
Credits: 9
Sponsor: Forest Lake Police Dept. - SP08202
Instructor: Forest Lake Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 21

Completed: Jun 30, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training March- 21

Completed: Jun 30, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Feb- 21

Completed: Jun 30, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

The Reid Technique Of Investigation and Advanced Interrogation

Completed: May 14, 2021
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Reid & Associates - SP09504
Instructor: Reid & Associates

Annual Use of Force - In-Service Training

Completed: Apr 6, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

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 20-8

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

Firearms Training (2020)

Completed: Sep 12, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2020)

Completed: Aug 25, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Animal Cruelty and Fighting Investigations

Completed: Aug 20, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: The Humane Society of the United States - SP10491
Instructor: The Humane Society of the United States

Firearms Training (2020)

Completed: Aug 18, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2020)

Completed: Jun 22, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2020)

Completed: Jun 2, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Criminal Patrol Tactics

Completed: Jan 1, 2020
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Code2 K-9 & Law Enforcement Training - SP10547
Instructor: Code2 K-9 & Law Enforcement Training

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-9

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

Use of Force Training (2019)

Completed: Dec 3, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2019)

Completed: Nov 29, 2019
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2019)

Completed: Sep 5, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2019)

Completed: Aug 21, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-3

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-2

Completed: Jun 30, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lone Officer Response to Active Shooter

Completed: Jun 12, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Alpha Training & Tactics Llc - SP10351
Instructor: Alpha Training & Tactics Llc

Firearms Training (2019)

Completed: May 7, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Skywarn Spotter

Completed: Apr 16, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: National Weather Service - SP09054
Instructor: National Weather Service

Interview and Interrogation Techniques

Completed: Jan 29, 2019
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Professional Law Enforcement Training - SP10229
Instructor: Professional Law Enforcement Training

Lexipol DTB 18-8

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-9

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-7

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-10

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-11

Completed: Dec 31, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

MN Crisis Intervention Team 40 Hour Certification Course

Completed: Dec 14, 2018
Credits: 40
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

Firearms Training (2018)

Completed: Nov 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2018)

Completed: Aug 28, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training (2018)

Completed: Aug 21, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Jul 30, 2018
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Cottage Grove Police Dept. - SP08207
Instructor: Cottage Grove Police Dept.

Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics (Pit)

Completed: Jul 26, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

TASER Recertification

Completed: Jul 18, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Training (2018)

Completed: Jul 18, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

2018 Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins

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

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 day

Completed: Jun 13, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing/2 day

Completed: Jun 12, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Firearms Training (2018)

Completed: May 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Boating and Water Safety Enforcement

Completed: May 1, 2018
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Aquatic Invasive Species for Law Enforcement (Criminal Only)

Completed: May 1, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Firearms Training

Completed: Nov 8, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training

Completed: Oct 17, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Training

Completed: Sep 26, 2017
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Grant Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02600
Instructor: Grant 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
Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Jul 19, 2017	Present	Active