Zachary Thomas Johnson

Current agency: Clay Co. Sheriff's OfficeMoorhead, 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: Dec 4, 2014
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

Initial Lidar For Allied Agencies

Completed: May 7, 2026
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

Constitutional Policing

Completed: Apr 27, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC

Crisis Intervention and Conflict Management

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

SFST Updates/Refresher

Completed: Mar 24, 2026
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Mar 6, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

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 10, 2026
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Eli Paluga, Jarod Jacobsen, Brandon Desautel, Dave Cochran

POST Annual Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Sep 22, 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 29, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Law Enforcement Training Academy & Consulting / LETAC - SP10668
Instructor: Imran Ali

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

Active Shooter Response

Completed: Mar 14, 2025
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training- July 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- 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

Lexipol Daily Training- Nov 2024

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

De-escalation and Conflict Management

Completed: Oct 24, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Autism and First Responders

Completed: Oct 22, 2024
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 14, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

Completed: Sep 24, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Lexipol Daily Training- April 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 Dail Training- Feb 2024

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

Lexipol Daily Training- May 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

PepperBall

Completed: May 10, 2024
Credits: 2
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

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

Communicating Through Conflict

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

Embracing Community and Cultural Differences

Completed: Apr 24, 2024
Credits: 1
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Crime Motivated by Bias

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

CPR/AED/First Aid

Completed: Apr 23, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

DMT-G Online Recertification Training (Online)

Completed: Apr 9, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

SFST Updates/Refresher

Completed: Apr 8, 2024
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota State Patrol - SP00003
Instructor: Minnesota State Patrol

POST Annual Low Light/Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Mar 18, 2024
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Law Enforcement Pursuit Intervention Tactics

Completed: Mar 7, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

One Day Law Enforcement Pursuit (EVOC)

Completed: Mar 6, 2024
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Precision Driving Center of Minnesota - SP09067
Instructor: Mn Highway Safety & Research Center

Annual Use of Force and Defensive Tactics In-Service

Completed: Jan 2, 2024
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Clay Co. Sheriff's Office - SP01400
Instructor: Clay Co. Sheriffs Office

Firearms Qualification/Training

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

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

Lexipol Daily Training March 2023

Completed: Jun 30, 2023
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriffs' Association

Less Lethal Certification

Completed: Jun 16, 2023
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Taser 7 Recertification

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Qualification

Completed: Jun 2, 2023
Credits: 2
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Advanced tracking for patrol dogs

Completed: May 18, 2023
Credits: 24
Sponsor: Performance Kennels Inc. - SP10325
Instructor: Performance Kennels Inc.

Spring In-Service OT

Completed: May 3, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Crisis Intervention and Mental Illness Crises Response

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

Moorhead Police Dept 2023 Low Light and Inclement Winter Shoot

Completed: Mar 15, 2023
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

All Things K9

Completed: Jan 30, 2023
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Street Cop Training - SP10626
Instructor: Street Cop Training

Lexipol Daily Training Sept 2022

Completed: Dec 31, 2022
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: MN Sheriff's Association

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

Autism and First Responders

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

De-escalation and Conflict Management

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

Use of Force Fall In-Service 2022

Completed: Dec 6, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Qualification

Completed: Oct 11, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Jul 1, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Lexipol Daily Training Jan 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

Lexipol Daily Training Feb- 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 March 2022

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

Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification

Completed: Jun 15, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Emergency Vehicle Operations Certification

Completed: Jun 14, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Spring In-Service OT

Completed: Jun 3, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

2021 Low Light Inclement Weather Shoot

Completed: Apr 27, 2022
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Apr 13, 2022
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Defensive Tactics Fall In-Service 2021

Completed: Nov 9, 2021
Credits: 3
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol Daily Training Feb- 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 March- 21

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

Conflict Management, Mental Illness & Implicit Bias

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

FTO Refresher

Completed: Mar 3, 2021
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Field Training Solutions - SP09947
Instructor: Fto Solutions

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 20-7

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

Lexipol Daily Training Bulletins 20-11

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

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 20-9

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

In-Service Defensive Tactics

Completed: Nov 20, 2020
Credits: 5
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

DMT-G Online Recertification Training

Completed: Mar 25, 2020
Credits: 3
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

TASER New User Certification

Completed: Mar 3, 2020
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

De-escalation / Intervention Strategies for Persons in a Mental Health Crisis - Crisis De-escalation Techniques for Community Safety Personnel

Completed: Jan 21, 2020
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Centurion Skills, Inc. - SP09883
Instructor: Centurion Skills, Inc.

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 19-10

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 19-9

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 19-4

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

Personal and Professional Breakthroughs for Law Enforcement Personnel

Completed: Jun 18, 2019
Credits: 7
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

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 12, 2019
Credits: 6
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol DTB 18-8

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

Lexipol DTB 18-10

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

Lexipol DTB 18-9

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

Lexipol DTB 18-7

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

Law Enforcement Training on Elder Abuse (4 hr)

Completed: Oct 4, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Minnesota Elder Justice Center - SP10429
Instructor: Mn Elder Justice Center

Mn Lema Honor Guard Camp

Completed: Sep 20, 2018
Credits: 36
Sponsor: Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) - SP09725
Instructor: Mn Law Enforcement Memorial Association (Lema)

Implicit Bias

Completed: Aug 14, 2018
Credits: 8
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Lexipol DTB 18-2

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-3

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

Lexipol DTB 18-4

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

Lexipol DTB 18-5

Completed: Jun 30, 2018
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

DMT-G Certification Course

Completed: Mar 15, 2018
Credits: 24
Sponsor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension - SP00002
Instructor: DPS, Bureau Of Criminal Apprehension

Winter Low Light Shoot (2018)

Completed: Mar 6, 2018
Credits: 4
Sponsor: Moorhead Police Dept. - SP01404
Instructor: Moorhead Police Dept.

Fall Rifle Shoot (2017)

Completed: Oct 4, 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.

FTO Basic Certification

Completed: May 26, 2017
Credits: 40
Sponsor: Association Of Training Officers of MN (ATOM) - SP09038
Instructor: Association Of Training Officers Of Mn (Atom)

Lexipol DTB 16-3

Completed: Dec 31, 2016
Credits: 1
Sponsor: MN Sheriffs' Association - SP09053
Instructor: Mn Sheriff'S Association

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.

Case Name	Filed	Court	Cause
Mitchell v. Keith	Mar 19, 2026	txsd	3:26-cv-00090

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	Dec 4, 2014	Present	Active