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Richard Matthew Ziegler

Current agency: Staples Police Dept.Staples, MN

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Licenses & certification

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Peace Officer

Status
Active
First awarded
Aug 14, 2023
Issued by
MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Vehicle Searches
Completed
Jul 14, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Distraction Device Certification Course
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
40MM Launcher Certification Course
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Handgun Qualification Course B
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Rifle Range
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Chemical Agent Certification Course
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Less Lethal Hand-Toss Munitions
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Chemical Agent Deployment Course
Completed
May 28, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Preventing In-Custody Suicide
Completed
May 12, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
Bill Everett, Anna Yunker
Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone
Completed
Apr 29, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Transport (72-hour) Holds Update
Completed
Apr 29, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention
Completed
Apr 26, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment
Completed
Apr 21, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Making an Impact: How Law Enforcement Investigations, Reports, and Testimony Secure Convictions
Completed
Apr 15, 2026
Credits
8
Sponsor
Minnesota County Attorneys Association - SP09286
Instructor
Robert Jarrett, Matthew Stinson, Rachel Cornelius, Rebecca Church, Brian Mortenson, Crysta Parkin
Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges
Completed
Mar 25, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Mental Health Part 1
Completed
Mar 24, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Implicit Bias Part 2
Completed
Mar 18, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
William J. Everett, Anna L. Yunker
Implicit Bias Part 1
Completed
Mar 17, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
Bill Everett, Anna Yunker
Crimes Motivated by Bias
Completed
Mar 16, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Completed
Mar 14, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede
Completed
Mar 14, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.
Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy
Completed
Mar 14, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
Bill Everett, Anna Yunker
Foundation Instructor Trainer (FIT) Course, day 5
Completed
Mar 13, 2026
Credits
5
Sponsor
Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor
Storm Training Group
Foundation Instructor Trainer (FIT) Course, Day 4
Completed
Mar 12, 2026
Credits
7
Sponsor
Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor
Storm Training Group
Foundation Instructor Trainer (FIT) Course, day 3
Completed
Mar 11, 2026
Credits
7
Sponsor
Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor
Storm Training Group
Foundation Instructor Trainer (FIT) Course, day 2
Completed
Mar 10, 2026
Credits
7
Sponsor
Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor
Storm Training Group
Foundation Instructor Trainer (FIT) Course - Day 1
Completed
Mar 9, 2026
Credits
7
Sponsor
Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor
Storm Training Group
Use of Force Part 3: Readiness
Completed
Mar 3, 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 1: Law and Principles
Completed
Feb 25, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles
Completed
Feb 25, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 4
Completed
Feb 24, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 3
Completed
Feb 24, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Serving Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Part 2
Completed
Feb 13, 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 11, 2026
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Taser Re-Certification
Completed
Dec 17, 2025
Credits
4
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Terry Frost
Low Light and Inclement Weather Handgun/Rifle
Completed
Dec 9, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Use of Force/Defensive Tactics/Duty to Intercede
Completed
Dec 9, 2025
Credits
4
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Troy Wangsness
Search Warrants
Completed
Nov 6, 2025
Credits
7
Sponsor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension
Personal Protective Equipment
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Use of Force Part 3: Readiness
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
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 1: Law and Principles
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 of 2
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 1 of 2
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Fire Extinguisher & Emergencies
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Hazardous Materials Awareness Training - Level 1 Part 2 of 2
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know
Completed
Oct 28, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
BCA Basic Narcotics Investigations
Completed
Oct 9, 2025
Credits
24
Sponsor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension
Rifle Range
Completed
Jul 8, 2025
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Handgun Qualification Course B
Completed
Jul 8, 2025
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Back-up Off Duty Handgun Qualification
Completed
Jul 8, 2025
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Less Lethal Hand-Toss Munitions
Completed
Apr 23, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Distraction Device Certification Course
Completed
Apr 23, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
40MM Launcher Certification Course
Completed
Apr 23, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Chemical Agent Certification Course
Completed
Apr 23, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Chemical Agent Deployment Course
Completed
Apr 23, 2025
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
AHEMS EMS Night 2025
Completed
Mar 11, 2025
Credits
3
Sponsor
Astera EMS - SP09509
Lexipol Daily Training- Aug 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- July 2024
Completed
Dec 31, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor
MN Sheriffs' Association
Distraction Device Certification Course
Completed
Dec 19, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Taser Recertification
Completed
Dec 19, 2024
Credits
4
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Chemical Agent Certification Course
Completed
Dec 19, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Less Lethal Hand-Toss Munitions
Completed
Dec 19, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
40MM Launcher Certification Course
Completed
Dec 19, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Interview & Interrogation
Completed
Dec 5, 2024
Credits
14
Sponsor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension
Duty to Intercede
Completed
Oct 28, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))
Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement
Completed
Oct 27, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Completed
Oct 26, 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 26, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Lead Awareness
Completed
Oct 14, 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
Oct 13, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Hearing Conservation
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)
Low Light and Inclement Weather Handgun/Rifle
Completed
Oct 8, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Rifle Range
Completed
Oct 8, 2024
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Handgun Qualification Course B
Completed
Oct 8, 2024
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
DMT-G Certification Course
Completed
Sep 12, 2024
Credits
18
Sponsor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor
DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension
Annual Firearms/Cold Weather & Low Light Qualification
Completed
Aug 9, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Sebeka Police Dept. - SP08002
Instructor
Sebeka Police Dept.
M-4 Carbine, Handgun and Shotgun Qualification
Completed
Jul 11, 2024
Credits
3
Sponsor
Staples Police Dept. - SP07702
Instructor
Staples Police Dept.
40mm Launcher Certification Course
Completed
Jul 11, 2024
Credits
2
Sponsor
Staples Police Dept. - SP07702
Instructor
Staples Police Dept.
Criminal Interdiction Training (1 day)
Completed
Jul 10, 2024
Credits
8
Sponsor
Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor
Minnesota State Patrol
Lexipol Daily Training- Jan 2024
Completed
Jun 30, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor
MN Sheriffs' Association
Lexipol Dail Training- Feb 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
40MM Launcher Certification Course
Completed
Jun 17, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Report Writing
Completed
May 13, 2024
Credits
2
Sponsor
MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor
MN Sheriffs' Association
Bloodborne Pathogens
Completed
Apr 29, 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
Apr 29, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Use of Force/Defensive Tactics
Completed
Apr 16, 2024
Credits
4
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics
Completed
Mar 28, 2024
Credits
8
Sponsor
Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor
Mn Highway Safety & Research Center
One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)
Completed
Mar 27, 2024
Credits
8
Sponsor
Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor
Mn Highway Safety & Research Center
SFST Updates/Refresher
Completed
Mar 14, 2024
Credits
4
Sponsor
Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor
Minnesota State Patrol
Basic Civil Process
Completed
Mar 7, 2024
Credits
7
Sponsor
MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor
MN Sheriffs' Association
Persuasion and De-escalation
Completed
Jan 24, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy
Completed
Jan 24, 2024
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Lexipol Daily Training July 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
Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 1
Completed
Dec 21, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Taser Recertification
Completed
Dec 19, 2023
Credits
4
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Use of Force/Defensive Tactics
Completed
Dec 19, 2023
Credits
2
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
AWAIR and Employee Right-to-Know
Completed
Dec 4, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Bloodborne Pathogens
Completed
Dec 4, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor
League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)
Low Light and Inclement Weather Handgun/Rifle
Completed
Nov 30, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
40MM Launcher Certification Course
Completed
Oct 25, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Handgun Qualification Course "B"
Completed
Oct 25, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office
Handgun Qualification Course "B"
Completed
Aug 20, 2023
Credits
1
Sponsor
Wadena Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08000
Instructor
Wadena Co. Sheriffs Office

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Agencies

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AgencyRoleLicenseStart DateEnd DateStatus
Wadena Co. Sheriff's OfficePeace OfficerPeace OfficerAug 14, 2023PresentActive
Staples Police Dept.Peace OfficerPeace OfficerAug 14, 2023PresentActive