Category Academy Show all
-
SORT Academy 2024
By Jay S. Olson, Training Coordinator
Fourteen recruits graduated from the 40-hour SORT Academy that was held at Camp Ripley, April 29 - May 03, 2024. The new Team members are to be congratulated for their focus and hard work during the intensive week of training. According to Training Coordinator Jay S. Olson, “the Special Operations Cadre assigned to Academy do a phenomenal job."
Special recognition was given to Lieutenant Karl Krippner (SCL) during the graduation ceremony for his eight consecutive years as an Academy Coordinator. He will be retiring early next year. Captains Chad Oye (LL) and Chris Mitchell (FRB) expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the recruits, cadre, and Lt. Krippner for their contributions and commitment. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Andrew Rudesill stated, “Karl's dedication to SORT is the glue that keeps this training event moving forward. No detail is missed or overlooked." In addition, SCL Warden Jesse Pugh, AW Dan Raden, and Captains Jamie Holm and Lori Korts provided congratulatory remarks.
Karl Krippner -
Congratulations to Shakopee's March Academy Graduates
By Rebecca Moser
Please join Shakopee's Executive team in congratulating our new Academy graduates. Welcome!
L to R: CO G. Rosario, Rec Therapist J. Finney, CO C. Hendrickson, CO S. Bigness, CO P. Peterson, CO K. Beld, CO J. Hussman, CO R VanGarven, CO M. Chude -
St. Cloud Welcomes March Academy
By Marisol Ortega
Please join SCL Executive Staff on congratulating March's graduating academy.
L-R: CO W. Morris, AWO S. Rykken, CO S. Lydeen, Special Teacher K. Illies, Warden J. Pugh, CO A. Hardy, CO R. Simar, CO M. Vang, AWA D. Raden, Capt. J. Holm, Plummeer A. Kirpach, HRD J. Thelen.
-
St. Cloud February Graduating Academy
By Marisol Ortega
Please join SCL staff in congratulating February graduating academy!
Left to Right: AWO S. Rykken, HRD J. Thelen, Capt. (soon AWA) D. Raden, CO E. Large, Capt. L. Korts, CO M. Overman, CO Gregor Sach -
St. Cloud Celebrates January Graduating Academy
By Marisol Ortega
Please join SCL executive staff in congratulating this month's graduating academy!
-
Lino Lakes Welcomes Latest Academy
By Latoya Shelby
Please Welcome MCF-LL newest academy that Graduated on September 12, 2023.
(L to R) - AWO Mary McComb, Captain Chad Oye, EMT Kimberly Kron, COI Emilio Marazzo, LPN Stephanie Cartharn, COI Jackie Brown, COI Katia Halverson, COI Adam Oldfeather, AWA Vicki Janssen, Captain Eric Knies, Captain John Kelly & OSI Matt Swanson -
Lino's Bergman Celebrates 10 Years of Service
Congratulations on 10 Years of Service to Randy Bergman!
From L to R: Captain Eric Knies, AWO Mary McComb, Education Dir. Randy Bergmann, Warden Shannon Reimann, Captain John Kelly & Captain Chad Oye -
Welcome to Lino's Newest Academy Grads
Please Welcome MCF-LL newest academy that Graduated on July 18th! Ofc. S. Kalib wrote the following speech on behalf of their classmates.
"It gives me great honor to have the opportunity to represent my academy at our graduation ceremony. Although my academy peers and I initially went down different paths in life, each with our own unique experiences, our shared passion for corrections has allowed us to be here together to celebrate the completion of academy. Today, we embark on a new journey --the beginning of a fulfilling career here at Lino Lakes.
These last 6 weeks of on-the-job training, as well as the direct support and guidance from our supervisor, training directors, and several senior officers has given us the confidence in our ability to perform recurring tasks, such as rounds, count, and shakedowns. We were also familiarized with significant policies and procedures, including how to properly handle an ICS as well as deploying our chemical when necessary.
There were many highlights during our time in academy. However, the most memorable experience was our reaction to the exposure of chemical irritant. Painful was an understatement.
As our trainers began to empty countless cans of chemical into the small shed we were standing in, my fear suddenly became a reality. Panic began to consume me as I was the last to attempt the one training day I was dreading since the start of academy. The instructions were to remove our gas masks as we were asked a simple question by our trainers. Once we fully answered the question, we were required to put our masks back on and press down on its filter as we blew as hard as we could to be able to breathe again. Once Erik caught his breath with minimal issues, this was almost enough to put my mind at ease. However, after witnessing Brittany, the toughest in our academy, unable to catch her breath, eventually causing her to run out of the shed, that is when I lost it. I began to hyperventilate, resulting in a full-blown panic attack even before I removed my mask. With reassurance from Erik and our trainers, finally convincing me that I wasn't going to die, I mustered enough courage to at least make an effort. Long story short, I ended up right alongside Brittany outside the shed. We were a complete mess. In hindsight, knowing myself, maybe I should have gone first. I think it is safe to say that this is to be considered one of the most unforgettable reactions by far.
Most importantly, there are numerous individuals my academy peers and I would like to extend our gratitude to. Brad Scibak, Lt. Crittenden, Leah Hanson, and Vee Yang --- we appreciate the time and effort each of you put into ensuring we all succeed. The warden, associate wardell$Our captains, and the executive team for taking the time to be here for us on this special day that we'll never forget. Every one of our FTO trainers for their patience, as well as sharing their knowledge and insight that we will take with us throughout our careers here at the DOC, and lastly, Erik and Brittany for being there as my support system to get us through
academy.
Thank you to every single one of you for the positive impact you had on us, as well as the role you each played in getting us to where we needed to be. My academy peers and I plan to do our part to make Lino Lakes proud!
Thank you so much!
Ofc. S. Kalib, CO 1 --- July 18, 2023."
Thank you Officer Kalib and team, and welcome!
From Left to Right: Brad Scibak, COI Brittany Scardina, COI Sueraya Kalib, COI Erik Peterson, CPT 3 Aimmy Casale & WOOC TDS Vee Yang
From L to R: Captain Eric Knies, AWA Vicki Janssen, COI Brittany Scardina, COI Sueraya Kalib, COI Erik Peterson, CPT3 Aimmy Casale, Warden Shannon Reimann & Captain John Kelly -
Rush City May and June New Employee Graduation
Please congratulate the May and June academies at Rush City! They graduated on July 18.
Left to Right: Ofc. Jesse Olson (May academy), Ofc. Tyler Piekarski, Ofc. Trey Pate, Special Teacher Michelle Pautzke, CPT 2 James Martinez 
-
St Cloud's Newest Academy Grads
By Marisol Ortega
Please join SCL and its Executive Team in congratulating July's graduating academy.
Back Row Left to Right: AWA Dan Raden, Capt. Lori Korts, Capt. Tod Engeldinger, Capt. Jamie Holm
Front Row Left to Right: HRD Joe Thelen, CPT Allison Peterson, CO1 Max Hartman, CO1 Tara Ramsey, CPT Erin Groskreutz, Cook Coordinator Jayden Salzer-Gibbs.
