Valerie Kay Kellen

Current agency: Clay Co. Sheriff's OfficeMoorhead, MN

Combined career data aggregated across all known agencies.

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--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 12, 2000
Issued by: MN POST

Education & training

Recorded courses, newest completion dates first.

Law Enforcement Response to Active Shooter

Completed: Jun 3, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Jarod Jacobsen

Implicit Bias

Completed: May 12, 2026
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400

Autism for First Responders

Completed: May 12, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400

Crisis Intervention and Conflict Management

Completed: Apr 21, 2026
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Nicole Reno, Val Kellen

School Based Behavioral Threat Assessment Course

Completed: Mar 13, 2026
Credits: 7
Sponsor: MN Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Mgmt. (DHSEM) - SP09047
Instructor: Jenny Boswell, Megan Olstad, Emily Kaehn, Jon Jorgensen, Connie Forster

POST Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Feb 17, 2026
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Andy Lund, Nicole Reno

POST Annual Low Light/ Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Feb 12, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

Crime Motivated by Bias

Completed: Oct 22, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

POST Annual Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Sep 23, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

Taser User/Transition Course

Completed: Sep 18, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Use of Force Part 3: The Art of Communication (4 Hour)

Completed: Apr 30, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Imran Ali

Officer Wellness

Completed: Apr 16, 2025
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism for First Responders

Completed: Apr 16, 2025
Credits: 8

Crisis Intervention and Conflict Management

Completed: Apr 8, 2025
Credits: 16

POST Annual Low Light/ Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Mar 20, 2025
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

Lexipol Daily Training- Nov 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- Oct 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

Lexipol Daily Training- Sept 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- Dec 2024

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

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Nov 26, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Crime Motivated by Bias

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Sep 25, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Jul 17, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

PepperBall

Completed: May 10, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: May 10, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Less Lethal Impact Munitions (40MM, Shotgun, OC)

Completed: May 10, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Communicating Through Conflict

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Rules of Engagement; A Law Enforcement's Guide to Intervene and Render Aid

Completed: May 1, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Eckberg Lammers PC - SP10596
Instructor: Eckberg Lammers PC

Crime Motivated by Bias

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser User/Transition Course

Completed: Mar 13, 2024
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

MN Peer Support Training Q1 2024

Completed: Feb 14, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Eden Prairie Police Dept. - SP02726
Instructor: Eden Prairie Police Dept.

De-escalation Instructor

Completed: Jan 8, 2024
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Storm Training Group - SP10452
Instructor: Storm Training Group

Lexipol Daily Training Sept 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 Nov 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 Dec 2023

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

Lexipol Daily Training Oct 2023

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

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Oct 2, 2023
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Sep 6, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

CPR/AED/First Aid Training

Completed: Sep 6, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Aug 31, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 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

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises Response

Completed: Jun 5, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

40mm/OC

Completed: May 11, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: May 11, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Bloodborne Pathogens

Completed: Apr 18, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

CPR/AED/First Aid Training

Completed: Apr 18, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Embracing Community and Cultural Differences

Completed: Apr 11, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Tactical Medical Training (TACMED)

Completed: Apr 7, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Mar 30, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Annual User Re-Certification and Transition Course

Completed: Jan 23, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism and First Responders

Completed: Dec 13, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Oct 11, 2022
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Jul 28, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training Feb- 2022

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

Lexipol Daily Training March 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

Lexipol Daily Training April 2022

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

Lexipol Daily Training May 2022

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

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Completed: Jun 17, 2022
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism and First Responders

Completed: May 31, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

40mm/OC

Completed: May 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: May 11, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: May 11, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Refresher Course

Completed: May 5, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Annual User Re-Certification and Transition Course

Completed: Feb 15, 2022
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training Dec- 21

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

Firearms Qualification / Training

Completed: Dec 29, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

Completed: Dec 17, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training June- 21

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

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

Lexipol Daily Training April 21

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

Lexipol Daily Training May- 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

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

Completed: Jun 7, 2021
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Taser Annual User Re-Certification and Transition Course

Completed: May 18, 2021
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Low Light/Inclement Weather Firearms

Completed: Apr 2, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Conflict Management, Mental Illness & Implicit Bias

Completed: Mar 24, 2021
Credits: 16
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

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

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-10

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

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-9

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

Low Light/Inclement Weather Firearms

Completed: Dec 2, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Defensive Tactics and Use of Force

Completed: Sep 23, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Law Enforcement Escort/Pilot Car Training

Completed: Sep 1, 2020
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Firearms Qualification / Training

Completed: Jul 28, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: May 26, 2020
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

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 19-7

Completed: Dec 31, 2019
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Pepper Ball User Course

Completed: Dec 16, 2019
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Criminal Elements

Completed: Oct 25, 2019
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Active Shooter

Completed: Oct 17, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification / Training

Completed: Oct 1, 2019
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Force Science Realistic De-Escalation

Completed: Sep 17, 2019
Credits: 8
Sponsor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT)) - SP09631
Instructor: League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (Lmc)

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 19-2

Completed: Jun 30, 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

Personal and Professional Breakthroughs for Law Enforcement Personnel

Completed: Jun 17, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

97th Annual Convention

Completed: Jun 10, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: MN Police & Peace Officer Association (MPPOA) - SP09211
Instructor: Mn Police & Peace Officer Assn. (MPPOA)

O.O.D.A. Loop Based Officer Survival

Completed: Apr 30, 2019
Credits: 14
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Winning the Battle

Completed: Feb 13, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol DTB 18-7

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

Safe Pursuit

Completed: Jun 12, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Bir Performance Driving School - SP10216
Instructor: Bir Performance Driving School

West Central Toward Zero Deaths Regional Workshop

Completed: Apr 12, 2018
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee - SP10211
Instructor: Toward Zero Deaths Committee

Winter Low Light Shoot (2018)

Completed: Mar 15, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Fall Rifle Shoot (2017)

Completed: Oct 17, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Basic Mobile Field Force Operations

Completed: Oct 2, 2017
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

EVOC

Completed: Jun 23, 2017
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

2016 Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 36
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 16-3

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 1
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
Clay Co. Sheriff's Office	Peace Officer	Peace Officer	Sep 12, 2000	Present	Active