LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REGIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION

Presents

                                                                       CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST SERIES

                                                                 CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES FOR BUSINESS

                                                                                                                                                       March 25, 2026 

This program is part of the Crime Prevention Specialist Series.  Each program in the series is a standalone seminar.  Participants that complete all seminars in the series will be granted a Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.

About this Seminar

One of the best crime prevention initiatives for reducing crime, the perception of crime, and improving the overall quality of life in a community, is the development of partnerships between law-abiding citizens and their police department.

Participants in this one-day seminar will learn how to work with businesses to address:

• Crime prevention partnerships with local business owners and managers.
• Prevention initiatives to deal with shoplifting, identity theft, frauds, employee theft and vandalism.
• Workplace violence due to robbery, domestic violence, or random violence through proactive policies & employee training.
• Security issues and security surveys using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).

Participants in this seminar will learn how to work with businesses to:  Develop a mutually beneficial partnership; Identify & Implement crime prevention initiatives to deal with the threat of active shooter, disorder, vandalism, thefts and frauds; Reduce or eliminate workplace violence, and understand specific security issues through security surveys and risk assessments. 

Instructor:   Chris Fredenburg of the Saginaw Township Police Department.  He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline.   “Crime prevention works, so use it.”

Location:  Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Class Size:               Limited to 35

Cost:                        LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid       LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $75.00 p/p

Non-Member Agencies – $130.00 p/p

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Reading People: Decoding Body Language and Criminal Behavior

Hosted by

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Course Description: This is one of the most practical seminars you will ever attend as a law enforcement officer. At its core, police work is a human behavior profession. Your job is to successfully assess the emotional and physical state of a person. The only way to accomplish that is to become a master at controlling, redirecting and influencing other people’s behavior which begins with Reading People. This seminar will teach officers how to better evaluate body language by accurately reading conscious and unconscious cues, spotting lies and detecting true deception.

Some Topics Covered:

– How are YOU coming across: Aggressive? Uncaring? Accusatory? Empathetic?
– Learn consciously what the unconscious already knows
– The signs: will you see what the body is saying?
– Body parts: the eyes, the hands, the face and the feet
– The key to active listening

Instructor: Chief Steve Johnson – Steve Johnson serves as Chief of Police for the city of Fairview Heights, Illinois. Previously, Chief Johnson
was the Special Operations Coordinator for the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm

(UPDATED) Location: Mott Community College Regional Technology Center, 1401 E Court St, Flint, MI 48503 – Auditorium Room 1005

Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid
Non-Licensed Members – $99
All Others- $199

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This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

BASIC FTO COURSE

Hosted By

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This 3.5-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills.  Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills.  This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program.  Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

• Discuss the “San Jose” and other program models
• Identify demands on FTOs as Instructors
• List five of the errors in rating
• Understand the basics of Adult Learning Theory
• Identify liability issues
• Understand performance evaluations
• Instruct from Training Briefs
• Understand the Rating Scale and Reference Numbers
• Complete the Daily Observation Report
• Develop a Scenario and additional Training Plans
• Understand the purpose of program management and control

Instructor:  Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions.  Steven Kellams retired from the Bloomington Police Department after 27 years of service. His last rank was as the Administrative Captain. In 2000, then Lieutenant Kellams was instrumental in redesigning the field training program for the Bloomington, Indiana Police Department and has taught that program to hundreds of departments throughout the United States.  He has also instructed on field training issues at the national level when he presented courses at four National Association of Field Training Officers conferences, most recently in 2011.  In 2005, then Lieutenant Kellams was awarded the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Monroe County, IN for his work with the Bloomington Police Department’s Field Training Program.  He was elected to the national NAFTO Executive Board and served as President in 2009.

Dates:              April 7 – 10, 2025, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day)

Location:        Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507

Cost:               LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$275 p/p

Non-Member Agencies – $499.00 p/p

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Recognition & Documentation

This course provides an introduction to bloodstain pattern recognition and documentation.  The investigator will leave this course with an understanding of how bloodstain pattern analysis can be used in crime scene reconstruction.   An emphasis will be placed on recognizing patterns and documenting them properly through photography to ensure proper analysis through photographs at a later date.  Recognizing when a qualified bloodstain analyst should be consulted will be discussed.  This is NOT an all-inclusive pattern course and does not satisfy the requirement of a basic course, which requires 40 hours of training.  Participants should bring their crime scene photography equipment to the class.

Topics Include:

Intro to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (lecture)

Bloodstain Pattern Recognition (exercise)

Case Study

Documenting Bloodstain Patterns (lecture)

Bloodstain Pattern Documentation (exercise)

Instructor: Shane Hill is currently the supervisor of the Biology Body Fluid Identification (BFI) Unit at the Michigan State Police (MSP) Metropolitan Bridgeport Forensic Laboratory. He has been with MSP for over 13 years, most of that time as a forensic scientist in the BFI Unit. In addition to managing the BFI unit, Mr. Hill is a member of the MSP crime scene response team and is a trained bloodstain pattern analyst.

Date/Time:         Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location:             Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI  48439

Class Size:           Limited to 25

Cost:                      LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid       LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65 p/p         

All Others – $130 p/p

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ADVANCED PATROL TACTICS:  Patrol, Vehicle Stops and Officer Safety

Hosted By

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Injuries and deaths – to both officers and citizens – and damage that negatively impacts the police/community relationship most often occur during “routine” uniformed police duties. Street Patrol is one of the most common, yet dangerous actions performed by police officers. Responding to calls in progress, traffic stops, and citizen encounters are a leading cause of grievances and physical harm.

Course Description: This up-to-date and highly informative eight-hour course utilizes nearly 100 current videos and illustrations to examine how to prevent these occurrences. Regardless of agency size, this class benefits every officer from rookies to veterans. From handcuffing and arrest techniques to de-escalation and communication, this course will make you safer on the streets – ingraining best practices into your “toolbox.” While the course is designed to be dynamic, practical and fun, it takes the subject of officer safety very seriously. By the end of the seminar, you will be able to immediately implement new tactics and techniques which will increase your confidence and dramatically improve your officer safety skills. This course is constantly evolving, incorporating current events and relevant supporting material that meets the professional needs of Law Enforcement.

Course topics include: Tactical Excellence: Question Everything, Exclusive Tactics for Nighttime Patrol, Examine Recent “High Profile” Cases and the Lessons Learned

Date: Wednesday, April 15 th, 2026 8:30am-4:30pm

Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48507

Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid
Non-Licensed Members – $99
All Others – $199

Instructor: Lieutenant Jonathan Davis – Jonathan S. Davis began his career in Law Enforcement 16 years ago. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant at a large Midwest agency. Jon has worked with Criminal Patrol Teams, in the Investigations Division is an Academy Instructor. Lt. Davis is currently the course Director for EVO and has designed and implanted an Emergency Vehicle Operations Training Program that was so successful, he now instructs other agencies on the program. Jon is a Subject Matter Expert in EVO and assisted in revamping the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Driver’s Training Program designed to decrease agency liability and improving officer safety.

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

presents

Basic Active Shooter – Level 1

Course Description: This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter.  The course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement (including solo officer strategies), setting up for room entry and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, follow-on responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and post-engagement priorities of work.  The course will culminate with dynamic “force-on-force” scenarios.

Course ID: 28520

Recommended Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear, body armor, water, and appropriate clothing for “force on force” training on day 2 (i.e. long sleeve shirt, pants, groin protection). Head, eye, and throat protection will be provided by ALERRT.

Date & Time: Thursday April 16 – Friday April 17, 2026  8:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Oakland County Sheriffs Office Training Center, 300 South Street, Ortonville, MI, 48462

Cost: FREE

Registration: Seating is limited.  Please visit https://ALERRT.org , navigate to upcoming training, search for the course you want your officer enrolled in (28520).

If you have any issues with the registration process, feel free to email Brett Orvis at borvis@mtmorristwp.org.

This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

presents

Basic Active Shooter – Level 1

Course Description: This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter.  The course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement (including solo officer strategies), setting up for room entry and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, follow-on responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and post-engagement priorities of work.  The course will culminate with dynamic “force-on-force” scenarios.

Course ID: 28520

Recommended Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear, body armor, water, and appropriate clothing for “force on force” training on day 2 (i.e. long sleeve shirt, pants, groin protection). Head, eye, and throat protection will be provided by ALERRT.

Date & Time: Thursday April 16 – Friday April 17, 2026  8:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Oakland County Sheriffs Office Training Center, 300 South Street, Ortonville, MI, 48462

Cost: FREE

Registration: Seating is limited.  Please visit https://ALERRT.org , navigate to upcoming training, search for the course you want your officer enrolled in (28520).

If you have any issues with the registration process, feel free to email Brett Orvis at borvis@mtmorristwp.org.

This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

presents

Basic Active Shooter – Level 1

Course Description: This dynamic course of instruction is designed to prepare the first responder to isolate, distract, and neutralize an active shooter.  The course will cover shooting and moving, threshold evaluation, concepts and principles of team movement (including solo officer strategies), setting up for room entry and room entry techniques, approach and breaching the crisis site, follow-on responder tactics, improvised explosive devices, and post-engagement priorities of work.  The course will culminate with dynamic “force-on-force” scenarios.

Course ID: 28521

Recommended Equipment: Good attitude, open mind, pen and paper, duty gear, body armor, water, and appropriate clothing for “force on force” training on day 2 (i.e. long sleeve shirt, pants, groin protection). Head, eye, and throat protection will be provided by ALERRT.

Date & Time: Thursday April 16 – Friday April 17, 2026  8:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Oakland County Sheriffs Office Training Center, 300 South Street, Ortonville, MI, 48462

Cost: FREE

Registration: Seating is limited.  Please visit https://ALERRT.org , navigate to upcoming training, search for the course you want your officer enrolled in (28521).

If you have any issues with the registration process, feel free to email Brett Orvis at borvis@mtmorristwp.org.

This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Domestic Terrorism & Radicalization to Violent Extremism

Hosted By

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

 This relevant and timely training will provide law enforcement officers with an introductory overview of numerous domestic terror indicators and     criminally subversive subcultures encountered by law              enforcement professionals on a daily basis.  The course will provide a definition of violent   extremism and focus on identifying individuals and groups who attempt to advance social or political beliefs                  through force or violence.

   Course Description: Law enforcement professionals will be educated on the First Amendment and the Constitutional protections afforded to all groups discussed.  At the conclusion of the course                   attendees will be trained to identify racially and ideologically motivated behavior and discern between criminal activity and First Amendment protected speech and actions.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

•  identify racially motivated violent extremism, associated symbols and ideologies
•  understand and predict the dynamics of encounters with ideologically motivated subcultures
•  complete safe, competent and thorough investigations involving criminally subversive groups and/or racially motivated individuals
•  define, explain, and train fellow officers on the recruitment tactics and social media platforms most commonly used by the individuals and groups discussed.

Date: April 23, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Flint Township Police Department

                      5200 Norko Dr. Flint, MI 48507

Instructor: Rob Finch is an active North Carolina Detective and decorated investigator with over 20 years’ experience working in a large criminal intelligence unit. Since 2010, Rob has used his dynamic and engaging teaching style to train thousands of law enforcements professionals throughout the United States.

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This program is part of the Crime Prevention Specialist Series.  Each program in the series is a standalone seminar.  Participants that complete all seminars in the series will be granted a Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.

One of the best crime prevention initiatives for reducing crime, the perception of crime, and improving the overall quality of life in a community is the development of partnerships between law abiding citizens and their police department.  Participants in this one-day seminar will learn about proven residential safety programs and how to implement them, basic crime prevention strategies, residential security issues, and the tools necessary to return to their communities and make an immediate impact.

 Instructor:   Chris Fredenburg is with the Saginaw Township Police Department.  He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline.   “Crime prevention works, so use it.”

Location:  Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439

Cost:  LEORTC Member:  Prepaid

LEORTC Non- Licensed:  $75.00

Non-Members:  $130.00

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

NEW METHODS TO SOLVE COLD CASES AND OTHER MAJOR CRIMES

Major advancements have been made in forensic DNA testing in recent years.  These advancements in technology include increased in technology include increased sensitivity, new methods to interpret complex mixtures, specialized search techniques of the CODIS database, and many more.  This class will highlight these advancements and focus on utilizing them when routing DNA analysis has not solved a case.  This class will be particularly useful for looking at cold cases with a fresh eye to see if additional testing may be possible.

Topics Covered Will Include:

• Probabilistic genotyping software
• Familial searching of the CODIS database
• Y-STR testing
• New STR chemistries
• Phenotyping/ancestry testing
• Case Studies

Facilitators:

Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist in the Biology/DNA discipline for over 13 years.  She has worked for both the Virginia Department of Forensic Science and the MSP.   Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University and is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics.  She is the current President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.

Amanda Fazi is a DNA analyst for DNA Labs International.  She has over ten years’ experience working as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator, with previous experience at the Michigan State Police Northville Crime Lab and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab.  She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science (Biology Concentration) from Michigan State University.

Date/Times:       Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:3oam-4:30pm

Location:           Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5420 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Cost:                      LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid

Non-Licensed Members – $65 per/person

All Others – $130 per/person

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This 1-day hand-on refresher course provides a review of the laws and policies related to emergency vehicle operation, pursuits, and the proper course of action based on related circumstances.  This training should be taken by officers that have not had the course within the last three years.

Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.

Participants will start the day/classroom portion at the Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507, and after instruction, proceed to the Auto City Speedway, 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420.

Equipment Required:     – Department marked police car in proper operating condition

-Uniform of the day (recommended)

-Duty belt and body armor (recommended)

□             Loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicles.

□             No more than two officers per vehicle.

□             No shorts, sandals, or pocket weapons.

Instructor:          Lieutenant Brian Schroer, Bay City Department of Public Safety.  Brian earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University.  During his career, Lieutenant Schroer participated in the Field Training Officer program and serves as an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations training.  He was promoted to the rank of      Corporal Accident Investigator in 2009, to the rank of Sergeant in 2020, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022.

Class Size:           Limited to 12

Date:                     May 5, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

Non-Member Agencies – $200.00 p/p

Click to REGISTER below:

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This one-day course is designed for crime scene investigators, police officers, evidence technicians, and other personnel who have the responsibility to properly document crime scenes & physical evidence through photography.  This course is geared toward both experienced & inexperienced photographers.  Participants will be provided complete instructions on how to operate their digital camera, utilize a variety of lighting techniques, document items in difficult positions, and document the crime scene.

Course Outline:

• Photography fundamentals
• Understanding the basic operation of digital cameras
• Digital camera specifics
• Lighting techniques
• Evidentiary photography
• Crime scene photography (indoor, outdoor & vehicles)

Hands-On Portion:

• Taking a great deal of photographs with a variety of camera settings
• Immediate feedback with image review

Required Equipment:  Digital camera, owner’s manual and a tripod

Date/Time:         Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm

Location:             Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, 48507

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officer –          Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel –            $65.00 p/p

Non-Member Agencies –                               $130.00 p/p

Instructor:           Forensic Scientist Keith LaMont, Director/MSP Bridgeport Laboratory, has been with the Trace Evidence Unit for 25 years and has experience in: Footwear & Tire Tracks, Crime Scene Processing, Arson, Paint, Glass, and Explosive Residue.  He has extensive crime scene experience, processing over 225 suspicious death crime scenes.  He has a Bachelor of Science from MSU with a major in Forensic Science.

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FORCE – How to Prevent The Avoidable

Hosted By

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

To fulfill both public expectations and legal requirements, officers must use their skills, tactics and assessment options to avoid using force. Although the law doesn’t allow judgment with 20/20 hindsight, it shouldn’t stop officers, trainers and supervisors from making it an obligatory practice to examine force events with that perspective. FORCE: Tactical Options to Avoid the Avoidable does just that. YOU are the ultimate decision maker. Your tactics, communication and control directly influence whether an encounter escalates or de-escalates. This course is designed to empower you with the tools to make the best decision possible, with the ultimate goal of avoiding force whenever safely and reasonably possible.

Some topics include: Deconstruct Critical Incidents, Identify and Correct Avoidable Mistakes: Learn to recognize how poor tactics, ineffective communication, a lack of personal control, or a misunderstanding of acute stress can unintentionally and unconsciously escalate an event, Analysis of The Graham Standard and the 2025 Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Barnes v. Felix.

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 8:30am-4:30pm

Location: Mott Community College Sothern Lakes Branch Center – Room 1009, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 49430

Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members: Pre-paid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Members: $99

All Others: $199

Instructor: Lieutenant Kelly DeVoll (Ret.) – In his time as a law enforcement instructor Lt. DeVoll has taught tactics courses, firearms courses, law enforcement instructor courses, SWAT courses, and numerous other classes. He has instructed across the United States and Canada. Lt. DeVoll attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas and has attended numerous law enforcement leadership training courses including the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) based out of Sam Houston State University.

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Commission Designated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

FTO Update/Refresher

Hosted By

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission 

This one-day workshop is designed for the experienced FTOs who have completed a basic Training and Evaluation course. The advanced strategies used in this presentation are designed to maximize the effectiveness of those responsible for teaching and training the new employee.

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange and evaluate ideas, problems and solutions. The program features a minimum of lecture and a maximum of student involvement. While emphasizing the critical role as a Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Mentor.  Activities will focus on skills required for a legally defensible, valid, reliable, and objective documentation and evaluation using the San José Model of Training.

Instructor:  DeWolf and Associates: Lt. Ed Dreslinski retired after almost 26 years with the Ann Arbor Police Department. Lt. Dreslinski began his FTO career in 1995 mentoring dozens of recruit officers on their successful career path and a number of recruits who failed to meet the performance standard. In 2003, Lt. Dreslinski was promoted to sergeant and became the FTO Coordinator until 2012 when he was again promoted to his current rank and became the FTO Commander. Lt. Dreslinski has instructed in several capacities for over 16 years with his department. Lt. Dreslinski received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Management from Northwood University and his Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Technology focusing on Emergency Management from Eastern Michigan University. Lt. Dreslinski is also a graduate of Staff and Command at E.M.U.

Date:                  May 11, 2026

Time:                  8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                   LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $150 p/p

Non-Member Agencies -$250 p/p

Location:           Flint Township Police Department – 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This 8-hour seminar is a combination of instructor presentation and instructor supervised practical exercises to provide students with the ability to successfully develop and preserve latent fingerprints using the basic brush and powder method. Topics covered in this course include:

The History of Fingerprints                               Terms & Definition

Skin Structure & Latent Print                          Types of Latent Prints

Basic Fingerprint Patterns                                 Fingerprint Details Used for Identification

Types of Powders and Brushes                        Brush & Powder Development Techniques

Practical Exercises                                             Introduction to AFIS

Advanced Development Techniques (magnetic powders, wet powder, superglue fuming, photography of latent prints)

This is a ‘hands on’ class.  Participants are asked to bring department cameras with tripods, flashlight, and your latent print kit if available (materials are furnished for the class but the instructor could recommend improvements to your kit(s)).  It is also recommended that the participants not wear nicer clothing as print powder will be in use.

Date and Time:  Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Class Size:       Limited to 15

Location:  Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507

Cost:                LEORTC Certified Members – Prepaid, Non-Certified Members – $65.00 p/p, All Others – $130.00 p/p

Instructor:  Alexandra Seelmann-Saunders, Forensic Scientist, Latent Fingerprint Unit, Michigan State Police Bridgeport Forensic Laboratory. Alexandra has had extensive training in subject matter related to the recovery and identification of latent fingerprints and is a Crime Scene Response Team member.  She has been qualified to give expert testimony regarding fingerprint identifications in three area counties and serves as an Adjunct Professor for the Criminal Justice Program at Oakland Community College.

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Motor Vehicle Code Refresher

This 1-day hand-on refresher course provides a review of the laws and policies related to emergency vehicle operation, pursuits, and the proper course of action based on related circumstances.  This training should be taken by officers that have not had the course within the last three years.

Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.

Participants will start the day/classroom portion at the Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507, and after instruction, proceed to the Auto City Speedway, 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420.

Equipment Required:     – Department marked police car in proper operating condition

-Uniform of the day (recommended)

-Duty belt and body armor (recommended)

□             Loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicles.

□             No more than two officers per vehicle.

□             No shorts, sandals, or pocket weapons.

Instructor:          Lieutenant Brian Schroer, Bay City Department of Public Safety.  Brian earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University.  During his career, Lieutenant Schroer participated in the Field Training Officer program and serves as an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations training.  He was promoted to the rank of      Corporal Accident Investigator in 2009, to the rank of Sergeant in 2020, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022.

Class Size:           Limited to 12

Date:                    May 19, 2026 8:30am – 4:30pm

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

Non-Member Agencies – $200.00 p/p

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Basic Firearms Instructor Course

This Firearm Instructor course will impart upon the participants sufficient knowledge and background in the proper techniques of handling and utilizing the semi-automatic pistol to be able to perform as a range instructor to provide competent training to other officers.

This 1-day hand-on refresher course provides a review of the laws and policies related to emergency vehicle operation, pursuits, and the proper course of action based on related circumstances.  This training should be taken by officers that have not had the course within the last three years.

Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.

Participants will start the day/classroom portion at the Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507, and after instruction, proceed to the Auto City Speedway, 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420.

Equipment Required:     – Department marked police car in proper operating condition

-Uniform of the day (recommended)

-Duty belt and body armor (recommended)

□             Loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicles.

□             No more than two officers per vehicle.

□             No shorts, sandals, or pocket weapons.

Instructor:          Lieutenant Brian Schroer, Bay City Department of Public Safety.  Brian earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University.  During his career, Lieutenant Schroer participated in the Field Training Officer program and serves as an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations training.  He was promoted to the rank of      Corporal Accident Investigator in 2009, to the rank of Sergeant in 2020, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022.

Class Size:           Limited to 12

Date:                      June 2nd, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

Non-Member Agencies – $200.00 p/p

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

presents

Detective Bootcamp

Course Description: This 2-day class is for new and experienced detectives. It provides a comprehensive review of the skill set needed to be an effective criminal investigator. A successful criminal prosecution starts with a thorough investigation. Your experienced instructor will lead the participants through the steps of an investigation by reviewing case studies and actual crime investigations. Along with the practical approach, investigative techniques that build the foundation of most investigations will be reviewed. The objective is to prepare the participant to be able to apply these skills in the field immediately.

Instructor: Lou Tessmann, CFI retired from the Waukegan (Illinois) Police Department after 23 years of service in a wide variety of assignments, including patrol, investigations, training, and ultimately Deputy Chief of Police.
Lou is a 26-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, retiring as a CWO-4. In addition to his service in Vietnam he was activated for Desert Storm and Desert Shield and has received numerous military awards including the Naval Commendation Medal. Lou began his career as a police officer with the City of Waukegan assigned to the patrol division. He was later assigned to the detective bureau for nine years and as a juvenile officer for one year. Lou also served as the Commander of the elite Lake County Major Crime Task Force.

Date:                June 10 – 11, 2026

Time:               8:30am – 4:30pm

Location:         Grand Blanc Police Department, 5405 Saginaw Rd, Flint, MI 48507  

Cost:                 LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $175 p/p

Non-Member Agencies – $275 p/p

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Introduction to Supervision

Strategies and Tactics for New Supervisors

Failure to train new supervisors to properly lead, manage, and run the day-to-day operations of the agency is one of the most common problems in public safety today. Leaders must be built within an organization and understanding the basics of leadership and management will be critical to help the new supervisor transition into their position. Developing good supervisors is one of the keys to developing a good agency.  This course will provide newly promoted first line supervisors the knowledge and skills necessary to transition into their new position.

This 20-hour course will:

o             Define the foundations of leadership and describe their departmental and personal vision.

o             Understand the importance of developing and strong ethical foundation of all employees.

o             Define fundamental leadership styles and understand their own personal style.

o             Define the difference between performance issues, policy issues, and serious misconduct as well as the supervisor’s role in handling such incidents.

o             List the day-to-day duties of a public safety-first line supervisor and how to prioritize issues.

This class is recommended for supervisors, newly promoted supervisors, or employees preparing for a future role as a supervisor.

Course Outline:   A pre-test written exam must be taken by each student to gauge their knowledge coupled with frequent oral quizzes.  Practical in-classroom exercises and continual evaluation of skills learned throughout the course.

Day One, Introduction, Role of the Manager and Supervisor, Leadership Foundations, and Ethics

Day Two, Leadership Styles, Rampart Lessons, Leading Up, Followership, Evaluation, Supervisor Liability, Failure to supervise, investigate, and train

Day Three, Managing Employees, Social Media Challenges, Closing Remarks

Dates:

August 24, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm

August 25, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm

August 26, 2026, 8:30am-12:30pm

Location:

Flint Township Police Department Training Room, 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507

Cost:

Licensed Members – Pre-paid     non-licensed members – $200.00 per person

All Others – $400.00 per person.

Instructor – Steve Kellams

Steven Kellams retired in 2019 as the Administrative Captain for the Bloomington Police Department in Bloomington Indiana. Captain Kellams attended Indiana University from 1987 to 1991. In 1989, he graduated from the Indiana University Police Academy. In 1991, he was hired by the Bloomington Police Department and was assigned to night shift. After spending 10 years as a night shift patrol officer, Captain Kellams was promoted to Sergeant, and then Lieutenant. His final position with the department was as the Administrative Captain, responsible for several duties including internal affairs, public information, and CALEA Accreditation.

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This 1-day hand-on refresher course provides a review of the laws and policies related to emergency vehicle operation, pursuits, and the proper course of action based on related circumstances.  This training should be taken by officers that have not had the course within the last three years.

Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.

Participants will start the day/classroom portion at the Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507, and after instruction, proceed to the Auto City Speedway, 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420.

Equipment Required:     – Department marked police car in proper operating condition

-Uniform of the day (recommended)

-Duty belt and body armor (recommended)

□             Loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicles.

□             No more than two officers per vehicle.

□             No shorts, sandals, or pocket weapons.

Instructor:          Lieutenant Brian Schroer, Bay City Department of Public Safety.  Brian earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University.  During his career, Lieutenant Schroer participated in the Field Training Officer program and serves as an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations training.  He was promoted to the rank of      Corporal Accident Investigator in 2009, to the rank of Sergeant in 2020, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022.

Class Size:           Limited to 12

Date:                     September 8, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

Non-Member Agencies – $200.00 p/p

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This program is part of the Crime Prevention Specialist Series.  Each program in the series is a standalone seminar.  Participants that complete all seminars in the series will be granted a Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.

This course will offer participants a best practices approach for working with and building partnerships with Schools, Universities, Day Care Centers and other educational facilities.  Attendees will learn about applying CPTED Concepts to tighten facility security, lockdown procedures for violence within and outside facilities, steps for dealing with bomb threats, large event security, access control, and the training of facility employees.

Instructor:   Chris Fredenburg of the Saginaw Township Police Department.  He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline.   “Crime prevention works, so use it.”

Location:       Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Class Size:          Limited to 35

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers: Prepaid

LEORTC Member Non-Licensed Personnel: $75.00

Non-Member Agencies: $130.00

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Patrol Rifle Instructor Course

This course is for already certified firearms (pistol) instructors.  The student of this training will gain the knowledge of how to articulate and instruct the safe carry and storage; care and maintenance; sighting; setting up and engaging in live-fire drills; functions of the rifle and more to future operators of semi-auto patrol rifles. Please read the pre-requisites for the minimum standards for instructor candidates.

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Presents

C.R.I.M.E. 1-2-3

Criminal Related Interviewing Made Easy

A new generation- A new approach!

Developed by: Dom Cappelluti

“Make WORDS your most valued WEAPON”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Take one day to learn skills you will use every day! C.R.I.M.E 1-2-3 is an easy bulletproof approach to criminal interviewing & interrogation.

With the growing conflict between interview and interrogation companies and concerns with using their specific multi-step method or structured technique, we deliver the solution with C.R.I.M.E. 123. Our main objective is to provide today’s professional interviewers with a simple, proven and effective “approach” to the ever-changing and complex world of truth seeking and custodial interrogation.

Today’s professional interviewers must be able to perform at the top of their game and get the truth from a diverse range of dangerous and elusive suspects while respectfully following their agencies policies and procedures. Get trained in the bulletproof approach that bulletproofs the interviewer, the agency and the confession.

C.R.I.M.E 1-2-3 is here. So get in, get it and get out

Instructor:   Domenic Cappelluti, is the lead instructor and president of Street Strategies LLC. With 28 years of law enforcement experience, Dom has worked interview rooms and conducted thousands of interviews and interrogations as a senior detective for a large Illinois police department and a multi-jurisdictional homicide task force. As an expert in the field, Dom has created a “bulletproof” interviewing approach that will help protect today’s interviewers, their agencies, and the confession.  Dom has developed various courses across the U.S. to meet statewide police training mandates and requirements. He has become a well-recognized speaker throughout the law enforcement training community on topics such as gang suppression, homicide investigations, cultivating confidential informants, courtroom testimony, street interviewing, interview and interrogation, and much more. Dom enjoys attacking fake news and turning the spotlight back in the face of today’s biased media, when reporting on ethical no-nonsense interviewing skills practiced today. For more information, visit https://www.domcappelluti.com/

Date/Time:          Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 8:30am-4:30pm             

Location:             Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48507

Cost:                      LEORTC Licensed – Pre-paid

All Others- $150.00 per person

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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This one-day hands-on course is designed for crime scene investigators, police officers, evidence technicians, and other personnel, who have the responsibility to properly document and collect footwear evidence at the crime scene.  This course is geared toward both experienced evidence collection personnel as well as personnel with limited experience in footwear evidence processing.  Participants will learn how to locate, collect and preserve footwear evidence.

Course outline:

• Footwear Introduction
• Manufacturing of Footwear
• Footwear Examination
• Awareness and detection of footwear evidence
• Documenting footwear (general photographs and sketch)
• Footwear Enhancement

Hands-on Portion:

• Collection and preservation of various types of footwear impression
• Two dimensional, positive/negative impressions, dust impressions
• Three-dimensional various soil types, unusual surfaces, snow impression (if applicable)

Required Equipment:

• Digital Camera
• Owner’s manual for the camera
• Tripod

Instructor:  Forensic Scientist Keith LaMont, Director/MSP Bridgeport Crime Lab.  Mr. LaMont has been with the trace evidence unit of the Crime Lab for 18 years.  His areas of expertise include footwear and tire tracks, crime scene processing, arson, paint, glass, and explosive residue.  He has an extensive amount of crime scene processing experience, processing over 225 suspicious death crime scenes.  He has a Bachelor of Science degree from MSU with a major in Forensic Science, as well as numerous specialized workshops in various aspects of trace evidence subject matter.

Date/Time:       Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm 

Location:             Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, 48507

Cost:                LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p

Non-Members Agencies – $130.00 p/p

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This 8-hour seminar is a combination of instructor presentation and instructor supervised practical exercises to provide students with the ability to successfully develop and preserve latent fingerprints using the basic brush and powder method. Topics covered in this course include:

The History of Fingerprints                               Terms & Definition

Skin Structure & Latent Print                          Types of Latent Prints

Basic Fingerprint Patterns                                 Fingerprint Details Used for Identification

Types of Powders and Brushes                        Brush & Powder Development Techniques

Practical Exercises                                             Introduction to AFIS

Advanced Development Techniques (magnetic powders, wet powder, superglue fuming, photography of latent prints)

This is a ‘hands on’ class.  Participants are asked to bring department cameras with tripods, flashlight, and your latent print kit if available (materials are furnished for the class but the instructor could recommend improvements to your kit(s)).  It is also recommended that the participants not wear nicer clothing as print powder will be in use.

Class Size:       Limited to 15

Location:  Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507

Cost:                LEORTC Certified Members – Prepaid, Non-Certified Members – $65.00 p/p, All Others – $130.00 p/p

Instructor:  Alexandra Seelmann-Saunders, Forensic Scientist, Latent Fingerprint Unit, Michigan State Police Bridgeport Forensic Laboratory. Alexandra has had extensive training in subject matter related to the recovery and identification of latent fingerprints and is a Crime Scene Response Team member.  She has been qualified to give expert testimony regarding fingerprint identifications in three area counties and serves as an Adjunct Professor for the Criminal Justice Program at Oakland Community College.

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

This 1-day hand-on refresher course provides a review of the laws and policies related to emergency vehicle operation, pursuits, and the proper course of action based on related circumstances.  This training should be taken by officers that have not had the course within the last three years.

Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.

Participants will start the day/classroom portion at the Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507, and after instruction, proceed to the Auto City Speedway, 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420.

Equipment Required:     – Department marked police car in proper operating condition

-Uniform of the day (recommended)

-Duty belt and body armor (recommended)

□             Loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicles.

□             No more than two officers per vehicle.

□             No shorts, sandals, or pocket weapons.

Instructor:          Lieutenant Brian Schroer, Bay City Department of Public Safety.  Brian earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University.  During his career, Lieutenant Schroer participated in the Field Training Officer program and serves as an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations training.  He was promoted to the rank of      Corporal Accident Investigator in 2009, to the rank of Sergeant in 2020, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022.

Class Size:           Limited to 12

Date:                     September 29, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

Non-Member Agencies – $200.00 p/p

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This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This 1-day hand-on refresher course provides a review of the laws and policies related to emergency vehicle operation, pursuits, and the proper course of action based on related circumstances.  This training should be taken by officers that have not had the course within the last three years.

Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.

Participants will start the day/classroom portion at the Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507, and after instruction, proceed to the Auto City Speedway, 10205 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420.

Equipment Required:     – Department marked police car in proper operating condition

-Uniform of the day (recommended)

-Duty belt and body armor (recommended)

□             Loose items must be removed from the trunk and passenger compartments of the vehicles.

□             No more than two officers per vehicle.

□             No shorts, sandals, or pocket weapons.

Instructor:          Lieutenant Brian Schroer, Bay City Department of Public Safety.  Brian earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University.  During his career, Lieutenant Schroer participated in the Field Training Officer program and serves as an instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operations training.  He was promoted to the rank of      Corporal Accident Investigator in 2009, to the rank of Sergeant in 2020, and to the rank of Lieutenant in 2022.

Class Size:           Limited to 12

Date:                     October 6, 2026 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

Non-Member Agencies – $200.00 p/p

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Sovereign Citizens & First Amendment Auditors

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This dynamic and immersive training will focus on sovereign citizens and their rapidly increasing problematic contact with all forms of government, with a specific focus on interactions with law enforcement and criminal justice personnel. Basic awareness of this growing threat and how it will directly impact the daily duties and responsibilities of law enforcement and other government entities will be discussed at length. Attendees should expect a general “indoctrination” into the sovereign citizen movement to help further awareness, recognition and mitigation of this unconventional and bothersome problem.

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Additionally, a significant portion of training will cover First Amendment Auditors, their goals and tactics, and best practices when encountered by law enforcement and other government officials.

Topics covered and course focus:

• Learn the fundamental principles of the sovereign citizen movement, including ideological beliefs, pillars, doctrines, tactics, and goals
• Identify sovereign indicators through language identification and document recognition
• Paper Terrorism through false liens and lawsuits
• Courtroom behavior/tactics
• Recognize common militia ideology, activity, tactics and symbology
• Boogaloo, III% and Posse Comitatus ideologies
• Anti-government views pertaining to gun rights, land rights, and government mandates
• What are First Amendment Auditors and what do they want?
• Tactics commonly used by Auditors to engage with law enforcement
• Best practices for professional and safe encounters when engaging with Auditors
• Hybrid threat actors with anti-law enforcement beliefs

Instructor: Rob Finch, Proactive Consulting, Inc.

Rob Finch is an active North Carolina Detective and decorated investigator with over 20 years’ experience working in a large criminal intelligence unit. Since 2010, Rob has used his dynamic and engaging teaching style to train thousands of law enforcements professionals throughout the United States.

Date & Time

October 8, 2026 8:30am-4:30pm

Location

Flint Township Police Department

5200 Norko Dr. Flint, MI 48507

Cost

LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid

LEORTC Non-licensed Members – $75 p/p

All others: $150 p/p

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BASIC FTO COURSE

Hosted By

Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This 3.5-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills.  Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills.  This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program.  Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

• Discuss the “San Jose” and other program models
• Identify demands on FTOs as Instructors
• List five of the errors in rating
• Understand the basics of Adult Learning Theory
• Identify liability issues
• Understand performance evaluations
• Instruct from Training Briefs
• Understand the Rating Scale and Reference Numbers
• Complete the Daily Observation Report
• Develop a Scenario and additional Training Plans
• Understand the purpose of program management and control

 Instructor:  Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions.  Steven Kellams retired from the Bloomington Police Department after 27 years of service. His last   rank was as the Administrative Captain. In 2000, then Lieutenant Kellams was instrumental in redesigning the field training program for the   Bloomington, Indiana Police Department and has taught that program to hundreds of departments throughout the United States.  He has also   instructed on field training issues at the national level when he presented courses at four National Association of Field Training Officers conferences,   most recently in 2011.  In 2005, then Lieutenant Kellams was awarded the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Monroe County, IN for his work with   the Bloomington Police Department’s Field Training Program.  He was elected to the national NAFTO Executive Board and served as President in 2009.

Dates:             October 19 – 22, 2025, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day)

Location:        Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48507

Cost:               LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$275 p/p

Non-Member Agencies – $499.00 p/p

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Having a basic understanding of evidence collection is an essential responsibility of all law enforcement personnel.  This course is designed for any law enforcement officer or law enforcement civilian that will investigate crimes as either a first responder, evidence technician, or investigator.  This course will consist of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and hands-on collection and processing techniques. Participants in this course will:

• Learn known proper biological evidence collection techniques.
• Understand biological evidence analysis.
• Understand packaging and contamination issues.
• Recognize the most probative/valuable evidence for lab examination.
• Understand biological evidence collection performed by SANE nurses.
• Learn available resources for vehicle and scene processing.

Instructor:  Amanda Fazi is a DNA analyst for DNA Labs International.  She has over ten years’ experience working as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator, with previous experience at the Michigan State Police Northville Crime Lab and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab.  She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science (Biology Concentration) from Michigan State University.

Date/Time:                 Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm             

Location:                     Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI   48507

Class Size:                    Limited to 35

Cost:                            LEORTC Licensed Member –               Prepaid

LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel –     $65.00 p/p

Non-Member Agencies –                     $130.00 p/p

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This program is part of the Crime Prevention Specialist Series.  Each program in the series is a standalone seminar.  Participants that complete all seminars in the series will be granted a Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.

Recent incidents of violence in religious institutions have forced religious leaders to re-exam security measures. Balancing the openness of a religious institution with the necessity for real security can be difficult.  This one-day course will assist attendees with this dilemma.  Participants will learn about the importance of conducting realistic security surveys and risk assessments of religious facilities.  Attendees will learn best practice approaches to:

Developing Emergency Procedures (to deal with acts of violence and other safety and security issues)

Preventive Measures and Programs

Theft, Embezzlement and Vandalism

Hiring procedures

Access Control in General and specifically Safety and Welfare of Children

Instructor:   Chris Fredenburg of the Saginaw Township Police Department.  He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline.   “Crime prevention works, so use it.”

Location:  Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Class Size:          Limited to 40

Cost:                      LEORTC Member Licensed Officers: Prepaid     LEORTC Member Non-Licensed Personnel: $75.00

Non-Member Agencies: $130.00

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This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

This is one of the classes in our Evidence Specialist Series and is an extremely important topic in Contemporary Police Forensics.  Topics in this course include:

• Ballistics, Trajectories and Ricochets
• Ammunition Components
• Vehicle Processing
• Documentation and Evidence Recovery
• Trace Evidence
• Suicides
• Ejection Patterns
• Police Shootings
• Trigonometry (Using Trigonometry to determine angles and distances)
• Case Studies (Case study presentations showing application of the instructed topics)

Instructor:       James Horn, Specialist/Sergeant., MSP Bridgeport Laboratory.  Currently Spl/ Sgt. Horn is a Firearms/Toolmark/Crime Scene Examiner in the Forensic Science Division. 

Date/Time:     Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location:         Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430

Cost:                LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid     LEORTC Non-Licensed –                     $65.00

Non-Member Agencies –                   $130.00

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