Shane Paul Thorsten

Current agency: Washington Co. Sheriff's OfficeStillwater, MN

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Apr 17, 2023
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

WSCO PepperBall Re-Certification

Completed: Jul 9, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: SGT Lake, Deputy Davis, Stringer & Magler

Stress Inoculation - Obstacle and Injured Shooter

Completed: May 21, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Brian Krook, Ronni Lake, Ramar Davis, John Stringer, Clay Evens, Shawn Irvin, Michael Anlauf, Jordan Magler, Jason Sutherland, Joseph Zerwas

After the Use of Force - Off-Duty/Plain-Clothes Carry

Completed: Apr 23, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Shawn Irvin, John Ristad, Patrick Collins

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF SPRING IN-SERVICE

Completed: Apr 23, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Ramar Davis, Shawn Irvin, Patrick Swenson, Jason Sutherland & Chris Maziarka

AXON TASER 10 Initial Operator Certification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: SGT Ronni Lake & Deputy Ramar Davis

WCSO AMERICAN RED CROSS BLS CPR Certification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Ronni Lake, Ramar Davis

Various Weapons / Distances / Use of Cover / Cold Weather Live-Fire with a Ballistic Shield

Completed: Mar 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: SGT Ronni Lake, Deputy Ramar Davis, Clayton Evens, Michael Anlauf, Shawn Irvin, John Stringer, Jordan Magler, Joseph Zerwas

No-Light/Low-Light Firearms Range

Completed: Feb 19, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Ronni Lake, Ramar Davis, John Stringer, Clay Evens, Shawn Irvin, Michael Anlauf, Jordan Magler, Jason Sutherland, Joseph Zerwas, Brian Krook

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Dec 30, 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: Dec 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: Dec 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, Anna L. Yunker

Consent Searches

Completed: Dec 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Transport (72-hour) Holds Update

Completed: Dec 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Dec 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: Dec 29, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy

Completed: Dec 28, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: Bill Everett, Anna Yunker

Use of Force Part 4: Duty to Intercede

Completed: Dec 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: William J. Everett, J.D. Anna L. Yunker, J.D.

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Dec 26, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

WCSO Annual Qualification

Completed: Dec 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Ballistic Shield Familiarization Range Lesson Plan

Completed: Nov 11, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Brian Krook, Ronni Lake, Ramar Davis, John Stringer, Clay Evens, Shawn Irvin, Michael Anlauf, Jordan Magler, Jason Sutherland, Joseph Zerwas

Ballistic Shield Familiarization Range Lesson Plan

Completed: Oct 9, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Brian Krook, Ronni Lake, Ramar Davis, John Stringer, Clay Evens, Shawn Irvin, Michael Anlauf, Jordan Magler, Jason Sutherland, Joseph Zerwas

Reality Based Scenarios

Completed: Aug 18, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO Pepperball - Taser Re-Certification

Completed: Jul 29, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Ronni Lake, John Stringer, Shawn Irvin, Jordan Magler

Radar/Lidar Operation

Completed: Apr 24, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Michael Ramos, Jason Sutherland, Ryan Corniea

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF SPRING IN-SERVICE

Completed: Apr 24, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Ramar Davis, Shawn Irvin, Patrick Swenson, Jason Sutherland & Chris Maziarka

Close Quarter/Cover/Cold Weather

Completed: Mar 27, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

No Light/Low Light/Cover Firearms Course

Completed: Feb 25, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training- Oct 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

Lexipol Daily Training- July 2024

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

2024 Legislative Update

Completed: Dec 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 5 - Capstone

Completed: Dec 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Reality Based Scenarios

Completed: Dec 2, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Taser 7 Recertification

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Mobile Field Force Refresher

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO PepperBall Annual Re-certification

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Washington County Sheriff Fall In-Service

Completed: Nov 6, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty to Intercede

Completed: Oct 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 2 - Societal Issues and Challenges

Completed: Oct 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 1

Completed: Oct 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Crimes Motivated by Bias

Completed: Oct 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Mental Health Part 3 - Assessment

Completed: Oct 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Mental Health Part 4 - Intervention

Completed: Oct 27, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT))

Gas Mask Shoot

Completed: Oct 17, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 5

Completed: Oct 11, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 4

Completed: Oct 10, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course Day 3

Completed: Oct 9, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40Hour Course DAY 2

Completed: Oct 8, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

MN CIT 40-Hour Course DAY 1

Completed: Oct 7, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT) - SP10172
Instructor: MN Crisis Intervention Team (MNCIT)

Handgun and Rifle Skills / Malfunction Course

Completed: Aug 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms – Stress Inoculation

Completed: Jul 25, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

SFST-Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Initial 2 day

Completed: Jul 9, 2024
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Jan 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- April 2024

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

Pistol Transition Course

Completed: Jun 27, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

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

Basic PIT/TVI

Completed: Apr 29, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Dakota County Technical College - SP09271
Instructor: Dakota County Technical College

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Control Tactics

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO BLS CPR Certification

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

E-Charging/DWI Search Warrants

Completed: Apr 4, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Close Quarter/Cover/Cold Weather

Completed: Mar 26, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Feb 29, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Feb 28, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Feb 13, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

No Light/Low Light/Cover Firearms Course

Completed: Feb 8, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Duty to Intervene

Completed: Dec 29, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Narcan Carry and Use

Completed: Dec 29, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Annual Qualification and Use of Force/ Use of Deadly Force

Completed: Dec 28, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Lead Awareness

Completed: Dec 12, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 2: Law and Principles

Completed: Dec 5, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 3: Readiness

Completed: Dec 5, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: Dec 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Dec 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Reality Based Scenarios

Completed: Nov 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

2023 Legislative Update

Completed: Nov 2, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Drone/UAS Operations

Completed: Oct 27, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

WCSO PepperBall Annual Re-certification

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Taser 7 Recertification

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force In-service

Completed: Oct 26, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Breach Point Training Officer Resiliency

Completed: Sep 29, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Handgun Developmental Skills

Completed: Sep 12, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Critical Incidents

Completed: Aug 30, 2023
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: Jul 28, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Firearms – Weapon Transitions/Malfunctions

Completed: Jun 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms – Stress Inoculation

Completed: May 25, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

X26/X26P to TASER 7 Transition Course

Completed: Apr 19, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Non - Lethal Pepper Ball Rifle Course

Completed: Apr 19, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force In-service

Completed: Apr 19, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of force - empty hand techniques

Completed: Apr 19, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington Co. Sheriffs Office

New Deputy Firearms Course/Qualifications

Completed: Apr 18, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Washington Co. Sheriff's Office - SP08200
Instructor: Washington 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
Washington Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Apr 17, 2023	Present	Active