LEORTC - Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Crime Prevention Initiatives for Business
2020-03-04 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
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 will receive the tools necessary to return to their respective communities and make an immediate impact with their business community.
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.”
Class Size: Limited to 40
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $30.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $65.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

SFST Refresher
2020-02-27 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
STANDARD FIELD SOBRIETY (SFST) TESTING REFRESHER
Standards require that officers are re-certified in SFST every four years if they wish to participate in Grant Funded Alcohol Enforcement Programs.
This 4-hour class is mandatory for those that have been trained in SFST prior to 2011 if they wish to keep their SFST certification and eligibility to participate in OHSP funded alcohol enforcement grants. The class is designed to update and verify an officer’s ability to comply with the proper administration and documentation of field sobriety testing.
Instructor: William Renye of the Grand Blanc Township Police Department.

Limited Seating: There are only 16 seats available for this training.
Cost: No Cost for MCOLES Licensed Officers
To Register: Participants need to register for this class on MI-Train at https://mi.train.org/DesktopShell.aspx?tabId=18
MI-Train Course Number: 1049109

Excited Delirium
2020-02-26 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This fast moving presentation will explore the myths and realities concerning Excited Delirium as a Unique Syndrome. Presentation will include case study review, video presentation, and legal review. The goals of this seminar are to reduce in-custody deaths by training officers in dealing with an individual with Excited Delirium and to keep officers safe. Issues to be explored include:

The History of Sudden Death
Sudden In-Custody Death and Excited Delirium
Four Phases of Excited Delirium
Medical Emergency vs. Criminal Act
Use of Force Considerations
Case Studies and Legal Review

Location: Mott Community College – Northern Tier, 4082 W. Vienna Rd., Clio, MI 48420
Class Size: Limited to 40
Cost:
LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $30.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $50.00 p/p
Instructor:
William Gutzwiller (Retired) Public Safety Director of Essexville, FBINA 206th Session, retired from Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office.
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
2020-02-20 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Participants will be provided instruction on the requirements of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act as they pertain to governmental agencies in general, with emphasis on the provisions in the Act specifically relevant to law enforcement agencies.
The course will review the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and include a discussion of the December 2018 amendments to the Act.
Topics Include:

The Legislative intent regarding the Michigan Freedom of Information Act
Procedures under the Act for processing, approving, and denying requests for information
Appeal procedures available for denied requests
Liability under the Act for improperly denied requests for information
Information exempt from release under the Act
A review of court cases regarding the Act

Instructor: Lori M. Hinkley, MSP FOIA Coordinator, Office of Professional Development, Records Resource Section.
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2020, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: This class is free
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Digital Technology in Criminal Investigations
2020-02-18 08:30 - 2020-02-19 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
As technology continues to become such a prevalent part of our daily lives, it is also becoming an integral part of criminal investigations. Current estimates show that there are more cellular devices in the world that there are people. In addition, with the inception of social media and subsequent massive expansion of its use, law enforcement is beginning to utilize these platforms to enhance their investigative capabilities.
The purpose of this two-day class is to familiarize law enforcement and prosecutors, with techniques, devices and programs that can be utilized to extract digital data for criminal investigations. Additionally, what can be done in a “forensic examination” and what are the legal constraints when dealing with digital evidence.
Instructor: Joseph Burns of the Clinton Township Police Department. Joseph is a CTF / SVCE / Oxygen, CCO / CCPA forensic cell phone examiner. He has been trained by the FBI digital video recovery team in the recovery and preservation of digital video through various methods including networking. He has extensive training in multiple methods for computer crime investigation.
Date/Times: February 18-19, 2020, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free
All Others – $175 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

It's Not Just Images: An Introduction to Investigation of Online File Sharing of Child Sexually Abusive Material
2020-02-13 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This one day course is designed to provide a foundation for the understanding of how Peer to Peer networks operate and how file sharing of Child Sexually Abusive Material occurs.
This course will cover:

How file sharing on Peer to Peer networks operate
The definition of specific crimes related to Child Sexually Abusive Material (CSAM)
The identification and definition of specific language related to obtaining a Search Warrant
Identifying specific resources available to Law Enforcement personnel to assist in investigations
The depth of the problem of crimes related to CSAM
Child Erotica (legal) vs. CSAM images (illegal)
The relationship between offenders who download and share images to those who are hands-on, contact offenders
Background investigation prior to executing the Search Warrant
Safe practices while executing the Search Warrant
Use of electronics detection canines
The two stage/on-scene interview process
Use of a “tactical” polygraph and follow up investigation of CSC on child victims
Probable Cause Arrest versus Pending Further Investigation
Dealing with the potential of suspect suicide
Emotional/Psychological health and wellbeing of investigators
Case Studies as time allows
How to join ICAC Cops and the benefits related to training, investigations, and resources

Target Audience
This class is limited to certified law enforcement officers and Criminal Justice personnel, including Police Officers, Investigators and Detectives, Chiefs and Command Officers, Prosecutors, Judges, and Magistrates.
WARNING: This class may include some coarse language and disturbing images and videos. While no illegal images will be displayed, descriptive file titles and search terms commonly used by the offender will be discussed, and is intended for the sole purpose of understanding how this crime occurs and its related investigative techniques.
Instructor: Steven Standfest. Steve serves as a Special Agent in the Criminal Division for the Michigan Department of Attorney General, and has been assigned to the MSP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force since 2013. He has conducted over 100 investigations related to the online trading of Child Sexually Abusive Material on Peer to Peer networks and utilizes unique investigative techniques in approaching pedophiles that possess and distribute such material to obtain admissible confessions and ultimately convictions. Steve also regularly uses an MSP electronics sniffing canine, one of the first in the nation, for final clearances of search warrant locations.
COST: Licensed Members are pre-paid All Others are $75.00 p/p
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive Flint MI 48507
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Background Investigations for Michigan Police Applicants
2020-02-12 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
The purpose of this course is to provide participants with useful information and resources that will assist them in conducting a thorough background investigation. Those attending will learn about contemporary strategies in completing a comprehensive, competency based pre-employment background investigation on police applicants.
Topics will include:

The police officer hiring process
MCOLES requirements
Legal concerns
Suggested background investigation forms
Criminal record searches
Document verification
Background Interviewing
Employment verification
Military service verification
Educational verification
Reference checks
Internet searches
Out of state applicants
Background investigation reports

Attendees are encouraged to bring to the class a blank copy of their own department’s background questionnaire for police applicants.
Instructor: Steven Standfest has conducted pre-service background investigations on applicants for law enforcement positions across the state of Michigan. He has also conducted National Security background investigations for both military and civilian positions with the United States government.
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $75 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Legal Update
2020-02-04 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This seminar will include a review of current legislation affecting law enforcement as well as an update on Search & Seizure, Laws of Arrest, Interviews, and Search Warrant issues. Incorporated within the framework of this training will be a Laws of Arrest refresher and a review of related statutes.
You are encouraged to forward any question or issue(s) you would like addressed by the presenters to the LEORTC and they will be covered in the seminar.
Please send a separate email message and/or call us with your issue or question.
Presenter(s): Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tammy Phillips.
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others: $40 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Advanced Topics in DNA: New Methods/Cold Cases
2020-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DNA
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: Jennifer Dillon has been a forensic scientist with the MSP since 2005. She has case work experience in both the Biology/DNA discipline and in Trace Evidence. She is a current Board Member of the Midwest Association of Forensic Scientists and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Jennifer is also a member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.
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.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid Non-Licensed members – $45 p/p All Others: $95.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Adult Sexual Assault Investigations
2020-01-30 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
The purpose of this class to provide police officers, detectives, prosecutors and CPS investigators with a better understanding of the dynamics involved in sexual assaultive crimes.
This seminar will give first responders and investigators a better understanding of how to properly respond to, and investigate, sex crimes. The primary focus of this training will be on adult sexual assaults. Participants will learn the importance of the initial response, how trauma can affect the victim’s behavior and memory, what evidence to look for, the importance of avoiding assumptions, sex offender typologies and strategies for investigating the offender.
Topics to be discussed include:

Identifying and investigating different types of sex offenders
The effects of trauma on victims memory and behavior
Corroborating the victims statement
The importance of avoiding assumptions
Evidence procuring, types, and documentation

Instructor: Detective James Twardesky, Warren Police Department Special Victims Investigative Unit. He has conducted hundreds of investigations involving sex crimes & crimes against children. Detective Twardesky is an adjunct Law Enforcement faculty at Macomb Community College and teaches undergraduate level criminal justice courses, online & in-person as a Macomb Criminal Justice Center Instructor having develop & taught in-service advanced police training courses.
Date/Time: Thursday, January 30, 2020, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free
All Others – $75 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

You Don't Have to Die: Survive an Ambush
2020-01-22 18:00 - 22:00, 2020-01-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This program presents a practical way of surviving an ambush. The officer will be able to identify the signs of upcoming ambush, which provides an opportunity to avoid it. The practical application of concepts of baseline, above and below baseline will be addressed. Pre attack indicators will be explained as well as the importance of movement versus static response and the concept of effective communication will also be discussed.
About Shaykhet Training
Shaykhet Training is a provider of specialized methods of self-defense. The company offers training for the Shaykhet method, which is practical and easy to master, for general citizens, children and law enforcement officials. The method was created by Lee Shaykhet, who has experience training the former Soviet Army and has provided instruction for law enforcement and military organizations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and Minnesota, as well as Canada. Mr. Shaykhet has also offered training for security and consulting companies and has trained bodyguards for several high-profile events.
Course Instructor: Lee Shaykhet. Lee has taught self defense classes to police and corrections officers for many years. There is a principle difference between the traditional approach to self defense, and the practical side of the matter. He is a veteran instructor for LEORTC.
Class Size: Limited to 25
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 p/p Non-Member Agencies – $50 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Below 100
2020-01-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Mott College – Northern Tier, 4082 W. Vienna Road, Clio, MI, 48420, United States
THIS AWARENESS PROGRAM SHOULD BE A MUST FOR ALL LEORTC MEMBER OFFICERS
THE 5 TENETS THAT SAVE LIVES
The Below 100 Program is designed to drastically reduce law enforcement Line of Duty Deaths (LODD’s). The Below 100 Program specifically addresses the operational areas of law enforcement that contribute to the greatest number of LODD’s, but are in large part preventable. The Below 100 Program is an effort to instill a culture of safety in law enforcement agencies that will progressively reduce national LODD’s to Below 100 annually. Instructional methods include lecture, guided discussion, and video case studies.

Learning Objectives:

Examine Line of Duty Deaths and Strategies for Reduction
Identify the 5 Basic Tenants of Below 100
Identify Agency Implementation Strategies of the Below 100 Program

Instructor: Tom Gillman, Criminal Justice Training Coordinator at Delta College. Tom spent 28 years with the Bay County Sheriff Department. He is a Certified Firearm’s Instructor, R.A.D. Defense Systems Instructor, NRA Certified Rifle Instructor and a member of ILEETA – International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.
Class Size: Limited to 48
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – None
All Others – None
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Court Security & Prisoner Transport
2020-01-14 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Although our American courtrooms are supposed to be a sanctuary of civility and order, they have become the scene of many violent attacks and prisoner escape attempts in the past decade. These episodes have many times led to safety concerns and fear of safety for those present. Additionally, they have reflected negatively on our public safety agencies. This course will help prepare officers working in our courtrooms for these and other critical incidents. Transport preparation and prisoner transportation security issues will also be covered. Highlights on judicial protection and threat management will be discussed.
Topics Include:

Courthouse Security
Courtroom Security
Prisoner Transportation
Judicial Protection
Threat Management

Instructor: Sergeant Todd Gilchrist is a 24 year veteran of the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. Over his career with the Sheriff’s Office Todd has worked as a Corrections Deputy and Sergeant. For 7 years Todd managed the Sheriff’s Offices Court Services and Transport Division and is now supervising Correctional Operations. Todd has also served as an Interim Jail Administrator.
Todd has been involved in public safety since 1989 as a fire fighter and EMT. He began his career in public safety education in 1993 as an EMS Instructor Coordinator and in the early 2000’s as a Law Enforcement Instructor. Todd is an adjunct Instructor at West Shore Community College and Lake Michigan College. He has also presented multiple topics at the American Jail Association’s national conferences.
Todd serves on the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council Advisory Committee. He is also an Instructor for the Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council at the Academy level and for in-service training throughout Michigan.
Date/Times: Tuesday, January 14, 2020, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid, LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $50 per person
All Others – $75 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

HFRG/PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
2020-01-06 08:30 - 2020-01-10 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Delta College, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
Human Factor Research Group (HFRG) formerly known as Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT)
Defensive Tactics Instructor Course
The HFRG Defensive Tactics System is the first subject control system developed through tactical, legal and medical research. Tactically, the system addresses the most common types of resistance that officers may encounter, allowing the instructor to maximize training on job related techniques. Legally, the HFRG System teaches a simple use of force continuum that clarifies the appropriate force level for every level of resistance. Medical research was conducted on every HFRG technique to refine technique efficiency and to ensure the medical implications were proportional to the level of resistance. The force continuum concept, proper moves, take-downs, control points, striking points and weapons retention will be included. The administrative and course reporting duties of the instructor will also be covered.
Course Location: Delta College Main Campus, Room TBA
Course Fee:
LEORTC Licensed Personnel: Prepaid, limited seating
Delta College Consortium Members: $350.00 per person
Non-Consortium: $525.00 per person
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Required Equipment: Loose athletic wear, duty belt (no firearms), handcuffs
Registration Deadline: December 19, 2019
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The Winning Mind for Women
2019-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Baker College – Flint, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
The Winning Mind for Women is one of the most unique and popular courses offered by the “Winning Mind Seminars” team. Sergeant Betsy Smith guides students through 8 hours of intensive, interactive training that will provide attendees with updates and information they can employ to improve and enhance both their personal and professional lives.

During this intense session students will also be exposed to:

The “Not Today” mindset, on every call, on every shift
Embracing your responsibility for your own tactics, training, survival and career
Why and how to embrace a warrior mindset regardless of your career path
The simple essentials of maintaining a great attitude
How to leave behind the “victim-based” mentality
Recognizing and taking advantage of the differences between men and women
Learning to communicate effectively with everyone in your agency and beyond
How to increase your awareness and overcome the complacency that can kill
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE……..

This training is like no other in that it encourages women, and those who train and supervise them, to look beyond the anecdotal, “that’s-the-way-we’ve-always-done-it” world of learning and utilize science, physiology and proven methods and information that will help anyone in law enforcement improve their career and their survival. Sgt. Smith’s philosophy of “teaching by storytelling” cites real-world, inspirational examples of courageous men and women whose stories stay with the attendees long after the class has concluded.

Facilitator: Sergeant Betsy Bratner Smith retired as a 29 year veteran of the Naperville, IL Police Department. She received her four year degree from Western Illinois University, and was a class officer and graduate of the Northwestern Center for Public Safety’s School of Staff and Command in 2001.
Betsy has been a law enforcement trainer for over 20 years and was a content expert and senior instructor for the Calibre Press “Street Survival” seminar from 2003 through 2012. She has authored hundreds of articles for law enforcement, government and civilian publications, including Police Marksman, Law and Order, Police Chief, and Law Officer.

Date/Time: Thursday, December 12, 2019, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Baker College Flint Township Campus, Undergraduate Studies Building Rooms 101 & 103
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free
All Others – $105 per person
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HFRG/PPCT Instructor Recertification
2019-12-09 08:30 - 2019-12-11 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Delta College, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
Human Factor Research Group (HFRG) formerly known as Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT)
Instructor Recertification
A three-day program designed to re-certify instructors in the HFRG Management System’s Pressure Point Control Tactics, Defensive Tactics, and Collapsible Baton programs. The force continuum concept, proper moves, takedowns, control points, striking points and weapons retention will be included. The administrative and course reporting duties of the instructor will also be covered.
Participants need to bring loose athletic wear, duty belt (no firearms), handcuffs. New, updated manuals have been written and are included in the price of this course.
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Fee: LEORTC licensed members – Pre-paid, seating is limited
Non-Consortium: $340 per person
Delta College Consortium: $250 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2019
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The Adaptive Supervisor
2019-12-04 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Baker College – Flint, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
This engaging course assists the supervisor and their officers in 21st Century skills development. The Adaptive Supervisor introduces the 5 pillars of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the law enforcement supervisory core competencies encompassed in EQ. Attendees will work with a legal and ethical decision-making model and learn how to conduct after-action reviews. Participants will be introduced to a millennial proof feedback method to assist in developing the newest and next generation of law enforcement officers. This course will provide techniques which will assist Supervisors not only in their daily activities but also with their overall professional development.
Participants will leave this class as a stronger Supervisor by learning:

How Emotional Intelligence creates resilient, compassionate and respectful police officers.
The Legal and Ethical Decision-Making Model.
The millennial proof Adaptive Feedback Model.
Techniques for enhancing the critical thinking abilities of your officers.
Decision making skills addressing de-escalation, implicit bias, and procedural justice.
The difference of fixed vs. growth mindset.
The Growing Courage Leadership Model.

Instructor: Thomas Dworak is a retired Sergeant (31 years) from a suburban Chicago Police Department where he was the Field Training and Evaluation Program Coordinator and the Lead Defensive Tactics/Use of Force Instructor. As a Senior Instructor for the Virtus Group, he developed and facilitates the Adaptive Supervisor and Adaptive FTO courses. Thom facilitates training throughout the country in Field Training, Instructor Development, Leadership, Use of Force, and is a core instructor for Below 100. He holds the position of adjunct faculty at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DU Page providing instruction to recruits in defensive tactics and scenario-based training.
Date/Time: Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Baker College – Flint, Center for Undergraduate Studies, Rooms 101/103,
1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507 (park in employee lot)
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $60
Non Member Agencies – $105 per person

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

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2019-11-12 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
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)

Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed – $40.00
Non-Member Agencies – $75.00
Instructor: James Horn, Specialist/Sergeant., MSP Bridgeport Laboratory. Currently Spl/ Sgt. Horn is a Firearms/Toolmark/Crime Scene Examiner in the Forensic Science Division
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Microsoft Word 2016
2019-11-08 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
CANCELED
Using Microsoft Office Word 2016, this course will allow you to acquire skills using the features of Microsoft Office Word 2016. Using the hands-on approach, you will be introduced to Tabs, Ribbons, Groups and Launchers. Editing and Proofing a document. Formatting Text, Paragraphs and documents will also be covered. Creating Headers and Footers for documents, using Footnotes and Endnotes in documents, will be covered while completing step-by-step exercises
These features will be useful in creating a professional looking document for municipal governments.
Instructor: Michael Richardson has over 30 years of law enforcement and municipal government experience. He has over 30 years of teaching experience. He currently teaches MCOLES approved Microsoft training classes at Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College. He has a Bachelors Degree in Business and Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and General Business.
Class Size: Limited to 30
Cost: LEORTC member licensed officers – prepaid LEORTC non-licensed personnel – $35.00 p/p All others – $65.00 p/p
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes campus in Fenton, MI
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Crime Prevention for Places of Worship
2019-11-06 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
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.”
Class Size: Limited to 40
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers: Prepaid
LEORTC Member Non-Licensed Personnel: $30.00
Non-Member Agencies: $65.00
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Property Room Management
2019-11-04 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This one-day course will provide an overview of the police property room function. Those attending will be provided information relative to the “Best Practices” of property room management including:

The goal of police property room management
The duties of the property room officer
Processes for accepting property and/or evidence
Storing of property and/or evidence
Key elements of a property room policy
The difference between & need for inspections & audits
Layout of the property room
Legal issues related to the property room
And much more

Class Size: Limited to 30
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $30.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $50.00 p/p
Instructor: Dwayne Cherry, Chief of Police Retired. He is one of 13 IAPE Certified Property & Evidence Specialists in the State of Michigan.

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

Biology/DNA Evidence Collection & Analysis
2019-10-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
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 lecture, 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.

Instructors: Jennifer Dillon is a Forensic Scientist assigned to the Michigan State Police- Trace Evidence Unit in Northville, Michigan. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Criminalistics and Toxicology. She has also completed additional course work in Molecular Biology. Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist for over 13 yrs. She has a BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University and certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics, is an active member and current President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists..
Cost: LEORTC licensed members – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $65.00 p/p
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Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
2019-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
The Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course was developed from the military Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training. TECC is adapted to provide operators with battlefield proven trauma care information and techniques due to hostile action, particularly penetrating trauma.
Students will be emailed study material prior to the course. Students will be provided with an electronic version of the military TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care handbook to study. The TCCC skill set for “Deploying Combatants” information will be presented in the TECC course. The TCCC handbook covers both basic and advanced level material. The TECC course will only address the basic level material related to “Deploying Combatants.” Please study only that material. Students are encouraged to bring any medical gear they carry on duty and they may also bring ballistic or tactical vests.
THIS IS A HANDS-ON TRAINING COURSE……
Class Size: Limited to 14
Cost: LEORTC member licensed officers – Prepaid
All Others – $95.00 p/p
Instructor: Rick Holland, Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor. Rick has provided training to a multitude of agencies on a local, state, and national level.
This class is registered with MCOLES for 302 funding.
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Michigan Autism Safety Training (MAST)
2019-10-22 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
An Autism Alliance of Michigan Safety Initiative
This course is designed to teach officers how to identify characteristics of persons with autism and effective approaches to interacting with individuals with autism. Participants will also receive information on available local and state resources to help the person with autism and their family / care provider.
Law enforcement and public safety personnel attending this training will:

Expand their knowledge of autism and related behaviors.
Increase their recognition skills of persons with autism.
Acquire information and tips on how to safely and effectively interact with individuals with autism and their family / care provider.
Learn about community outreach strategies that will increase support and safety of those with autism.

Instructor: Joel Maatman is the Autism Safety Specialist/Trainer for the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Mr. Maatman has over 40 years of law enforcement experience. He is a retired Lieutenant from the Lansing Police Department and also retired from the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office as a Major. Mr. Maatman has been an Autism Safety Trainer since 2017 and a big supporter of Autism Training for Law Enforcement since 2011.
MAST is endorsed by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association
There are two (2) sessions on this date, 10am – 1pm or 4pm – 7pm.
Cost: Certified members – no cost, Non-certified members $25 p/p, All others $35 p/p
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The Tactical Leader
2019-10-18 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Baker College – Flint, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
The TACTICAL LEADER
Created and Instructed By Sgt. Keith Wenzel
Retired Dallas Police
Former Calibre Press Street Survival Lead Instructor and Curriculum Expert
The first 10 minutes a first-line supervisor arrives at a critical incident will determine the success of the operation. A common failure of most agencies is they promote but fail to provide the necessary training for a first-line supervisor/sergeant to be successful. This seminar takes an in-depth look at the decisions a supervisor should consider to ensure success. This training is a must for all responders regardless of tenure.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course is about tactics rather than leadership
How to build effective teams and keep them motivated
The police sergeant as a role model
Understanding ICS and applying it to field operations
Case law for supervisors
Use of force guidelines and OIS expectations
Pursuit tactics and philosophy
Role call training
Understanding resources and when to use them
Active shooter-active killer
Supervisor liability

Location: Baker College, Center for Undergraduate Studies, Rooms E101/E103
1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507 (park in employee lot)

Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid All Others – $95 per person
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
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NTAC-National Threat Assessment Center/CPAG-Critical Protective Analysis Group Training
2019-10-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center, 4155 Monitor Road, Bay City, MI, 48706
INFORMATION:
Peter Schloop, the Resident Agent in Charge of the Saginaw Resident Office has arranged for presentations from the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) and from the Critical Protective Analysis Group (CPAG) based out of Washington, D.C. to come to Frankenmuth for a one day training opportunity. With active violence incidents continuing to threaten our communities, we must familiarize ourselves with threat assessment strategies and protective analysis techniques to improve our ability to detect and identify potential threats.
COURSE INFORMATION:
The NTAC presentation covers issues relating to the identification of threats, investigating unusual behaviors, assessing threats, managing risks, and uses case studies. The CPAG presentation covers terrorist trends and tactics that affect the protection of soft targets (schools), hard targets (court houses), and VIPs.
LOCATION: UPDATED LOCATION
BAY-ARENAC ISD CAREER CENTER, 4155 Monitor Road, Bay City, MI 48706
AGENDA:
9am – noon; NTAC presentation
Noon – 1pm; Lunch
1pm – 4pm; CPAG presentation
TO SIGN UP:
Registration is open to all law enforcement personnel, school administrators, and others on a case by case basis. To register you need to email: Megan Zurvalec at mzurvalec@frankenmuthcity.com with your name, title, and agency.
THIS TRAINING IS FREE.

Police Professionalism and Tactics
2019-10-17 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Baker College – Flint, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI, 48507, United States
Television and movie shows, such as T.J. Hooker, Officer Ben Sherman (Southland), NYPD Blue to name just a few has created a “false image” of the realities a street officer faces daily. The difference between success and failure so often lies in the training, experience, and sometimes luck of the Officer.
This course examines the current trends facing a street officer. From seasoned veterans to the newest recruit, the task of policing becomes more difficult day to day. The success of an officer depends on preparation, education, and the right training.
This course examines key terms and expectations from a realistic and informed perspective. Police training never stops regardless of the amount of experience or time an officer has on the street. Too many officers have died from fundamental errors that could have been prevented. Many espouse that police work is safer today than ever before. The goal of this training is to make that statement a fact based on an officers response to risk, confrontation, and competency.
This course will examine:

Officer safety/Public safety through effective and proven tactics
Police/Citizen encounters-How to enhance relationships through communication and interaction
Professional Standards- Every engagement is an opportunity to build community relationships
De-escalation- Proven tactics to minimize both risk and confrontation. Know when to respond with proven skills.
Understanding Human Behaviors- Know how stress affects human instincts, how the brain works, when stress is at a critical stage.
Ethics- A realistic understanding of police standards, expectations, and acceptable behavior
Recognizing the attributes of an attack and reacting accordingly
Understanding use of force, case law, and agency philosophy

Course Instructor: Retired Sergeant Keith Wenzel has nearly forty years of police service, mostly working for a major department as a patrol officer and supervisor. Understanding and relating to the ever-changing environment of a professional police officer, he relates to students in proven teaching methods that promote clear understanding of the demands and expectations of society’s crime fighters. As an instructor, he brings to the profession a vast amount of experience and knowledge from working in a diverse community. As a national and international law enforcement instructor, he specializes in the subjects of officer safety, risk management, critical incident, and patrol tactics.
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid All Others – $95 per person
Location: Baker College, Center for Undergraduate Studies, Rooms E101/E103, 1050 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507 (park in employee lot)
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Emergency Vehicle Operation - EVO
2019-10-08 15:30 - 23:30 (America/Detroit) | Mott College – Northern Tier, 4082 W. Vienna Road, Clio, MI, 48420, United States
Participants will start the day at Mott College – Clio and after instruction proceed to Auto City Speedway.

This 1-day refresher will provide 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.
As a matter of safety, and as a condition of participation, officers will be asked to sign the Course Rules Memorandum.

In addition to the regular skills review, students will participate in a pursuit check ride with an instructor. Students are required to attend all class hours and successfully complete the course to receive a certificate.
Equipment Needed: –Department 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: LEORTC Member Certified EVO Instructors
Class Size: Limited to 16
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid Non-Member Agencies – $150.00 p/p
Registration: Spots are limited, register early.
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