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Continuing education consists of one training module for line officers, one basic supervisory module for new or potential supervisors, or one advanced supervisory module for senior leadership.  Training during this cycle will meet the requirements for re-certification as a sheriff or deputy sheriff.  

Requirements

Active Deputy Sheriff - A person whether full-time or part-time, who is titled, sworn-in or authorized to act as a deputy sheriff or who performs the duties of a deputy sheriff.

In order to maintain their certification, all deputy sheriffs must attend and successfully complete continuing education training of at least 20 hours every two years. Act 1984-2 (PDF) (with Amendments)