Ronald John Boyden

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

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--Current Salary

0 / 0Civil Casesactive / total

--Liability Costs

--Arrests

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Sep 18, 1996
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

2026 CNAMN Conference and Challenge

Completed: May 20, 2026
Credits: 20
Sponsor: Crisis Systems Management - SP10665
Instructor: Cody Yard, Chris Langert, Ron Boyden, Nate Chio

2025 Defensive Tactics

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

Crisis Negotiation POLARIS Workshop

Completed: Nov 13, 2025
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Crisis Systems Management - SP10665
Instructor: Deb McMahon

MN LEMA Honor Guard Camp

Completed: Sep 18, 2025
Credits: 36
Sponsor: Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) - SP09725
Instructor: Holmquist, Chelmo

Handgun, Shotgun, and Rifle Qualifications

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

2025 CNAMN Conference and Challenge

Completed: May 21, 2025
Credits: 20
Sponsor: Crisis Systems Management - SP10665

2025 Defensive Tactics

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

M2M; American Stories of Cultural Change

Completed: Feb 6, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Shawn Moore, Lee Vague

Criminal Justice Mental Health Summit

Completed: Feb 6, 2025
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: Feb 6, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

Understadning Crisis Intervention Mental Illnes Crisis & Strategies

Completed: Feb 6, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Hate Crimes; Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Feb 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Understanding Autism

Completed: Feb 5, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668

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

CNAMN Fall Debrief

Completed: Oct 16, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Crisis Negotiator Association of Minnesota (CNAMN) - SP10644
Instructor: Crisis Negotiator Association of Minnesota (CNAMN)

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

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

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

CNAMN Fall Debriefs and Training

Completed: Oct 25, 2023
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Crisis Negotiator Association of Minnesota (CNAMN) - SP10644
Instructor: Crisis Negotiator Association of Minnesota

Lexipol Daily Training Feb 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 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

2023 DT/Building Clearing

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

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

Snowmobile Laws and Regulations for Law Enforcement

Completed: Oct 20, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

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 Jan 2022

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

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Training for Peace Officers

Completed: Jun 17, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Autism Society Of Mn - SP10393
Instructor: Autism Society Of Mn

Inrtroduction to CIT

Completed: May 23, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Crisis Management & De-Esculation Skills During COVID 19 Pandemic

Completed: May 22, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Mar 30, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Hostage Negotiations

Completed: Mar 8, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Ethics in Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 7, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Active Shooter Preparation and Response for School

Completed: Mar 7, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Racial Profiling Part 2: Data Collection

Completed: Feb 1, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Completed: Jan 30, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Responding to People with Mental Illness

Completed: Jan 29, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Hate Crimes Training for Law Enforcement

Completed: Jan 12, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Lexipol Daily Training Sept- 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 August- 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

Lexipol Daily Training Oct- 21

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

Mn Lema Honor Guard Camp

Completed: Sep 16, 2021
Credits: 31
Sponsor: Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) - SP09725
Instructor: Mn Law Enforcement Memorial Association (Lema)

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 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

Annual Use of Force - In-Service Training

Completed: Apr 28, 2021
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

Racial Profiling Part 1

Completed: Mar 27, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Community Policing

Completed: Mar 27, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Interacting with the Mentally Ill as a First Responder

Completed: Mar 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 14, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Emotional & Psychological Disorders 1

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

Emotional & Psychological Disorders 2

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

Cultural Awareness 2

Completed: Jan 4, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: Policeone Academy

Implicit Bias

Completed: Jan 4, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cultural Awareness 1

Completed: Jan 4, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cultural Awareness 2

Completed: Jan 4, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Cultural Awareness and Diversity Overview

Completed: Jan 4, 2021
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-7

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

Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement (2 hours)

Completed: Dec 28, 2020
Credits: 2
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Community Policing Strategies

Completed: Dec 26, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Completed: Dec 26, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Conflict and Dispute Resolution

Completed: Dec 26, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Completed: Dec 26, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: Policeone Academy

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 19-9

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 19-3

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

DWI Search Warrant eCharging Training - Update Refersher

Completed: Apr 10, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Use Of Force Training

Completed: Mar 15, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

Managing Implicit Bias for Law Enforcement

Completed: Feb 21, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Anti-Defamation League (ADL) - SP10501
Instructor: Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

8-Hour MN CIT Mental Health Awareness

Completed: Dec 18, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: Mn Cit Officers Association (Crisis Intervention Team)

Lexipol DTB 18-2

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

Aquatic Invasive Species for Law Enforcement (Criminal Only)

Completed: May 17, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Skywarn Spotter

Completed: Apr 23, 2018
Credits: 2
Sponsor: National Weather Service - SP09054
Instructor: National Weather Service

Mobile Field Force

Completed: Apr 18, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

OHV Laws and Regulations for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 15, 2018
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Department Of Natural Resources - SP00004
Instructor: Department Of Natural Resources

Use Of Force Training

Completed: Mar 8, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

Mentoring and Coaching

Completed: Mar 6, 2018
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Domestic Violence and the Senior Population

Completed: Sep 28, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Mn Lema Honor Guard Camp

Completed: Sep 21, 2017
Credits: 36
Sponsor: Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) - SP09725
Instructor: Mn Law Enforcement Memorial Association (Lema)

Search Warrants

Completed: Sep 7, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Miens and Morals

Completed: May 25, 2017
Credits: 14
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Law Enforcement Night Driving (Night Pit)

Completed: Apr 12, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Use Of Force Training

Completed: Mar 10, 2017
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office - SP02100
Instructor: Douglas Co. Sheriffs Office

Assessing & Managing Lethality & Violence In Dv And Stalking

Completed: Feb 2, 2017
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Cottage Grove Police Dept. - SP08207
Instructor: Cottage Grove Police Dept.

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
Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Sep 18, 1996	Present	Active