Sky Nathan Charles Royston

Current agency: Rochester Police Dept.Rochester, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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Licenses & certification

Licenses issued to this individual by a licensing authority.

Peace Officer

Status: Active
First awarded: Feb 8, 2022
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Inservice use of force

Completed: Jul 23, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Shaun McGuire, Alex Ziemann, Aron Lodermeier, Taylor Holty, Paul Hill, Andrew Thoma, Brian Roussell, Erik Prink, Kurt Knutsen, David Dezell, Shaun Callahan, Brayden Chapman, Timothy Hagen, Jake Matz, Tyler Pond

Minnesota Juvenile Officers Association

Completed: Jun 17, 2026
Credits: 15
Sponsor: MN Juvenile Officers Association (MNJOA) - SP09917
Instructor: Instructor information was uploaded.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Apr 14, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

40 MM Less Lethal Impact Munitions

Completed: Apr 3, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Ofc. McGuire,Sgt. Lodermeier,Ofc. Ziemann,Ofc. Holty,Ofc. Knutsen,Ofc. Roussell,Ofc.Callahan,Ofc. Dezell

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training and Certification

Completed: Apr 2, 2026
Credits: 34
Sponsor: Olmsted Co. Sheriffs Office - SP05500
Instructor: Adam Hennen, Bailey Ziemann, Chandra Dennison, Dr. Coburn, Dr. Lansing, Dr. Norton, Dr. Sztajnkrycer, Jake Christianson, Malinda Hanson, Michael Davis, Rylee Roshon, Tim Conden, SERC-NAMI, Final Lesson Plan

Taser user refresher

Completed: Mar 31, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Kurt Knutsen, Aron Lodermeier, Jose Martinez, Shaun McGuire, Brian Roussell, Andrew Thoma, David Dezell, Garrison Lenz, Jacob Charlton, James Logan, Kyle Kolb, Michael Goergen, Ryan Jacobson, Sky Royston

Byrna LE pepper projectile user course

Completed: Mar 17, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Aron Lodermeier, Kyle Kolb, Andrew Thoma, Paul Hill, Shaun McGuire, David Dezell, Alex Ziemann

Less lethal-baton

Completed: Feb 4, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Aron Lodermeier, Shaun McGuire, Kurt Knutsen, Jake Matz, Paul Hill, Kyle Kolb, Brian Roussell, David Dezell, Timothy Hagen, Brayden Chapman, Tyler Pond

Chemical Aerosol Certification

Completed: Jan 26, 2026
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501

REPULS Train-The-Trainer Instructor course

Completed: Dec 15, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Crotega Company - SP10581
Instructor: Crotega Company

40MM

Completed: Aug 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Baton

Completed: Aug 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser

Completed: Aug 5, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

O.C.

Completed: Aug 5, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

NASRO - Advanced School Resource Officer Course

Completed: Jul 30, 2025
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Eagan Police Dept. - SP01908
Instructor: Todd Runyan

Byrna LE pepper projectile user course

Completed: Jul 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Aron Lodermeier, Kyle Kolb, Andrew Thoma, Paul Hill, Shaun McGuire, David Dezell, Alex Ziemann

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jul 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jul 15, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jul 1, 2025
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

MNJOA Annual Training Conference

Completed: Jun 11, 2025
Credits: 15
Sponsor: MN Juvenile Officers Association (MNJOA) - SP09917
Instructor: Molly Hudgens, Tony Zdroik, Scott Marks, Nazmia Comrie, Stefani Dressen, and Victor Torres

DEFENSIVE TACTICS AND CONTROL (DTAC) INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Completed: May 1, 2025
Credits: 32
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: KYLE KOLB, ALEX ZIEMANN, BRAYDEN CHAPMAN, SEAN MCGUIRE, BRIAN ROUSSELL, KURT KNUTSEN, et al

Defensive Tactics & Use of Force

Completed: Mar 17, 2025
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Handgun and Inclement Weather

Completed: Dec 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Rifle and Inclement Weather

Completed: Dec 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

40MM

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

O.C.

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

PepperBall

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Readiness Aspects of Use of Force

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Baton

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (Refresher)

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser

Completed: Nov 5, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Aug 30, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Gracie Survival Tactics Instructor Certification Course

Completed: Jul 19, 2024
Credits: 30
Sponsor: Alexandria Technical And Community College - SP09001
Instructor: Alexandria Technical And Community College

MNJOA Annual Training Conference

Completed: Jun 12, 2024
Credits: 17
Sponsor: MN Juvenile Officers Association (MNJOA) - SP09917
Instructor: MN Juvenile Officers Association (MNJOA)

Defensive Tactics & Use of Force

Completed: Jun 3, 2024
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

RED DOT TRANSITION COURSE

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Apr 3, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Rochester PD Leadership Development Program

Completed: Apr 2, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement

Completed: Mar 29, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: PoliceOne Academy - SP10365
Instructor: PoliceOne Academy

Project Lifesaver (PLS) Basic Operator Course

Completed: Dec 27, 2023
Credits: 10
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Handgun & Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Oct 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Oct 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Night Rifle & Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Oct 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Backup Handgun Qualification

Completed: Oct 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Oct 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

40MM

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

PepperBall

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

O.C.

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Readiness Aspects of Use of Force

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Baton

Completed: Oct 20, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

MN LEMA Honor Guard Camp

Completed: Sep 21, 2023
Credits: 33
Sponsor: Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) - SP09725
Instructor: Mn Law Enforcement Memorial Association (Lema)

Procedural Justice and Implicit Bias

Completed: Apr 24, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: DBA Training Solutions - SP10646
Instructor: DBA Training Solutions

Defensive Tactics & Use of Force

Completed: Apr 11, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

ARIDE (online)

Completed: Apr 10, 2023
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

DWI-SFST Update

Completed: Apr 10, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Use of Force Part 1: Laws and Priciples

Completed: Dec 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Civil Matters: Repossession and Eviction

Completed: Jun 3, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Data Practices for Frontline Officers

Completed: Jun 3, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

2021 Legislative Update

Completed: May 25, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Plain View/Plain Feel 2020

Completed: May 24, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Distracted Driving 2020

Completed: May 19, 2022
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: May 19, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 1

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Critical Incidents

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Use of Force Part 1: Law and Principles

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Implicit Bias Part 2

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Emotional Wellness for Law Enforcement

Completed: May 18, 2022
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: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Arrest Warrants 2021

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Liability Issues in Emergency Vehicle and Pursuit Operations – Update

Completed: May 18, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Persuasion and De-escalation

Completed: May 17, 2022
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: May 17, 2022
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: May 16, 2022
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: May 16, 2022
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: May 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Preventing In-Custody Suicide - Update

Completed: May 16, 2022
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: May 16, 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 4

Completed: May 3, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

(72-Hour) Holds Update

Completed: May 3, 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: May 3, 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: May 3, 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 3

Completed: May 3, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Respiratory Protection for Law Enforcement

Completed: May 2, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Personal Protective Equipment

Completed: May 2, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Completed: May 2, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

3 Echo Active Shooter/Violent Mass Casualty Response

Completed: Mar 22, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Lead Awareness

Completed: Mar 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

PATROL-True North Constitutional Policing

Completed: Mar 8, 2022
Credits: 5
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Hearing Conservation

Completed: Mar 8, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Night Handgun & Inclement Weather Qualification

Completed: Feb 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Hazardous Materials Awareness - Level 1 Part 2

Completed: Feb 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Night Rifle & Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Feb 16, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Handgun Qualification

Completed: Feb 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Day Rifle Qualification

Completed: Feb 14, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Taser T7Conducted Energy Weapon New User Course

Completed: Feb 8, 2022
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Rochester Police Dept. - SP05501
Instructor: Rochester Police Dept.

Civil Cases

Cases connected through agency assignments.

Agencies

Known agency assignments linked to this profile.

Agency	Role	License	Start Date	End Date	Status
Rochester Police Dept.	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Feb 8, 2022	Present	Active