LEORTC - Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
2021-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-04 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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Firearms Simulator Decision Making
2021-04-08 15:00 - 22:00, 2021-03-10 15:00 - 22:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
*Currently the Drive portion of the simulator is out of service*
This course provides various scenarios where officers respond to and react to situations that they may encounter while on duty. Officers interact with computer generated scenarios using verbal commands, use of cover, and the use of firearms as needed. Officers are critiqued at the completion of the scenario during the post critical incident reviews.
Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) has one of the few fully integrated driving and force options simulator’s in the area. With this system, officers will do exactly the same things in the training room that they do on duty: receiving and responding to a call in their patrol car, conducting an investigation or a field interview, making a simulated arrest, or even implementing a level of force necessary to gain compliance from a subject.
Participants will be credited for 2 hours of training with MCOLES. Training blocks of time will be assigned to individuals as they enroll for the class. Training blocks are: 3pm – 5pm 6pm – 8pm 8pm – 10pm. We will be able to accommodate four (4) trainees per block.
INSTRUCTOR: Dunell Chaney is retired from the City of Flint Police Department and is currently a Sergeant with the Mott Community College Campus Safety for approximately 30 years of law enforcement experience. He is a MILO/FAAC instructor, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and active shooter instructor. He has been an instructor for LERTA for the last five (5) years.
COST: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid All Others – $45.00 p/p
REQUIREMENTS: Officers are to report in their duty wear. Weapons will be secured prior to participating in the training. This is a FAAC Simulator which incorporates both a driving and force options. All weaponry/radio systems are furnished.
LOCATION: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Campus Building C, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton MI 48430 (Building C is located north of the campus main building)
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Tactical Field Operations - Man Tracking
2021-04-06 08:00 - 2021-04-07 16:00 | Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint, MI, 48505, United States
This training program focuses on perimeter containment of Fleeing Subjects while utilizing Man-Tracking skills, deploying K-9, utilization of aviation support, and possibly LPOP’s (Listening Points / Observation Points). These techniques are also utilized for Lost and Missing Persons.
This training would be valuable for all officers, supervisors, and command staff. Training components of this program include:

The Psychological Profiles of Fleeing Subjects / Lost & Missing Persons issues are taught to assist in understanding early search variables.
For Fleeing Subjects, the Leap Frogging technique is utilized to shorten the time / distance gap.
Other areas to be covered would be utilization of a compass, GPS, Downed Officer Reaction/solutions, and arrest procedure upon contact.

Most of the two-days of training will be outside in a variety of conditions and areas. There will also be a lot of physical activity in various terrains. Participants must be prepared by dressing appropriately for the conditions and physical activity (including footwear and headwear).
Instructors: Rudi Nitschmann, U.S. Army – S.R.T. and retired after 29 years of service with
the M.S.P. MSP Emergency Support Team Member for 26 years. Level II
Certified Man-Tracking Instructor.
Richard Casanova, U.S.M.C. – Infantry / Intel Field – 10 years. MSP
Emergency Support Team Member for 18 years. Currently has 23 years of
service with the MSP.
Class size: Limited to 12, additional registrations will be placed on a waiting list.
Location: Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Road, Flint, MI 48505
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others – $190 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Firearms Simulator Decision Making
2021-04-01 08:30 - 15:00, 2021-03-09 08:30 - 15:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
*Currently the Drive portion of the simulator is out of service*
This course provides various scenarios where officers respond to and react to situations that they may encounter while on duty. Officers interact with computer generated scenarios using verbal commands, use of cover, and the use of firearms as needed. Officers are critiqued at the completion of the scenario during the post critical incident reviews.
Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) has one of the few fully integrated driving and force options simulator’s in the area. With this system, officers will do exactly the same things in the training room that they do on duty: receiving and responding to a call in their patrol car, conducting an investigation or a field interview, making a simulated arrest, or even implementing a level of force necessary to gain compliance from a subject.
Participants will be credited for 2 hours of training with MCOLES. Training blocks of time will be assigned to individuals as they enroll for the class. Training blocks are: 8:30am – 10:30am 10:30am – 12:30pm 1pm – 3pm. We will be able to accommodate four (4) trainees per block.
INSTRUCTOR: Dunell Chaney is retired from the City of Flint Police Department and is currently a Sergeant with the Mott Community College Campus Safety for approximately 30 years of law enforcement experience. He is a MILO/FAAC instructor, firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and active shooter instructor. He has been an instructor for LERTA for the last five (5) years.
COST: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid All Others – $45.00 p/p
REQUIREMENTS: Officers are to report in their duty wear. Weapons will be secured prior to participating in the training. This is a FAAC Simulator which incorporates both a driving and force options. All weaponry/radio systems are furnished.
LOCATION: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Campus Building C, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton MI 48430 (Building C is located north of the campus main building)
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Introduction to Latent Fingerprinting
2021-03-31 08:30 - 16:30 | Burton Police Department, 4090 Manor Drive, Burton, MI, 48519, United States
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 Prints 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, small particle reagents, superglue, ninhydrin)
Class Size: Limited to 15
Location: Burton Police Department, 4090 Manor Drive Burton, MI 48519
Cost: LEORTC Certified Members – Prepaid, All Others – $75.00 p/p
Instructor: Ken Binder is a Specialist Sergeant Latent Print Unit Michigan State Police Forensic Science Division Bridgeport Laboratory. He has testified as an expert witness in many court cases tying individuals to their crimes through latent fingerprints left at the scene.
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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) - Virtual Training
2021-03-24 09:00 - 15:30 | MI
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).
Virtual Training via Microsoft TEAMS
This training is specific to Law Enforcement FOIA requests and will address video, text messages, email, UD-10 redactions, and other items unique to law enforcement. The training is interactive and not pre-recorded. The degree of interaction is dependent on the students. Instructors will encourage students to activate their cameras and participate. A moderator watches the chat feature for those people who prefer to submit written questions. Participants will be sent a link after they have registered.
Instructor: Lori M. Hinkley, MSP FOIA Coordinator, Office of Professional Development, Records Resource Section.
Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 9am – 3:30pm
Location: Virtual Training using Microsoft TEAMS
Cost: This class is free
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Legally Justified But Was it Avoidable - THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED TILL FALL
2021-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Delta College, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
THIS CLASS IS POSTPONED TILL FALL
A crucial question at the core of every use of force incident is this:
Was it avoidable? This course helps you make that decision.

The 1989 the Graham v. Connor case established that the moment an officer uses force is all that matters when determining if it was objectively reasonable. Further it determined that the moment could not be judged “with the 20/20 vision of hindsight.” In other words, how that moment came to be matters not, only what was happening during it.
That said, this legal doctrine does not (and should not) preclude officers, trainers and supervisors from examining cases with that 20/20 vision. With a goal of avoiding the avoidable, we should look backward from the moment force was used and honestly assess whether the officer, by action or lack of action, contributed to its ultimate need.
Legally Justified; But Was it Avoidable analyzes dozens of recent use of force videos and focuses on the totality of the interaction. We dissect the behavior of the offender and more importantly, the thoughts and behavioral processes of the officer(s) involved. Specifically, we consider if poor or ill-advised tactics, ineffective communication, a lack of personal control and/or a misunderstanding of acute stress led the officer(s) to escalate the event unintentionally and unconsciously.
In this course we will discuss:

Force: Can it be avoided? How? Can it be?
Powerful research: how stress breaks down your ability to process information
Handling pressure at the pivotal moment
Did poor tactics contribute to the need to shoot?
Don’t throw fuel on the fire! Controlling the inner “idiot”
The overall goal and how stress diverts from that mission
Slowing things down can be your most powerful tactic
A hard look at the reason mistakes are being made
Cognitive deterioration leads to “Decision Decline”
Avoiding Behavioral and Content Loops
The Power of Mid-Event Disengagement

Date: March 10, 2021 Time: 8am – 5pm
Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Room G-160
University Center, MI 48710 (GPS users may want to use Bay City)
Cost: LEORTC licensed members-prepaid
Delta Members – $165
All others-$195
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Delta College Consortium members register at www.delta.edu/policeacademy or call (989) 686-9176

You Don't Have to Die: Survive an Ambush - THIS CLASS IS CANCELED - NEXT OFFERING ON MAY 12, 2021
2021-02-18 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-02-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
– THIS CLASS IS CANCELED – NEXT OFFERING ON MAY 12, 2021 –
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 21
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 p/p Non-Member Agencies – $60 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Games Inmates Play & Correctional Influence
2021-02-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Inmate Manipulation and the influence correctional officer have over inmates is intertwined as part of our everyday operations. Inmate Manipulation can be the most dangerous part of a correctional officer’s career. Inmates have nothing to lose by luring an officer into their tangled web of games. This one mistake can ruin an officer career as well as put the entire facility at risk for officer assaults, escapes and inmate deaths. Couple inmate manipulation with how a Correctional Officers manage the inmate within their span of control and our correctional facilities can be a time bomb waiting to explode. By using Influential skills to help guide how we interact with inmates it is certain garner a safe and secure facility.
This class will explore some of the tactics used by the inmates we deal with day in and day out and educate or even refresh officers in the dangers of falling victim to the inmate’s game of manipulation. It will also allow correctional officers to explore new a management styles known as Correctional Influence. The management style will help officers shift away from totalitarian environment to positive influential environment.
Instructor: 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. From 2014-2017, during the build of a new jail facility; Todd also served as an Interim Jail Administrator. 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 and time: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: MCOLES certified members: free Non-certified members: $50.00 per person
All others: $95.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

CopShock
2021-02-04 08:30 - 2021-02-05 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This two-day class was developed to address officer responses to Critical Incidents or “Toxic” experiences that have the potential to emotionally cripple officers and to address the “corrosive” or cumulative effects of the job that assault officers every day.
The law enforcement community rewards traits such as physical toughness, independence, emotional restriction, and the ability to react in the face of traumatic events. However, it is unquestionable that police officers and support personnel face specific psychological distress on the job as a result of exposure to toxic and corrosive situations. As a result, many officers suffer from high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, anger management problems, and relationship difficulties. At times, the level of critical incident stress and occupational stress leads to: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, and at worst, Suicide. However, by studying and understanding potential emotional and physical reactions to critical incidents and everyday organizational stressors, officers can develop the personal and social resilience to truly survive and grow in the law enforcement professional and their personal lives.
*******Dr. Gardner’s classes have continually received exceptional evaluations.*******
Instructor: LaMaurice H. Gardner, Psy.D, Police Psychologist
Class Size: Limited to 21
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $75.00
Non-Member Agencies – $175.00
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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
2021-01-29 08:30 - 16:30 | 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 15 years. She has worked for the Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science and the Michigan State Police and is currently employed by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University, is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics, is an active member and a Past President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists, and has taught many classes to law enforcement, SANE personnel, college students, and the general public.
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.”

Below 100
2021-01-26 08:30 - 12:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, 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.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 21
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.”

Crime Prevention Strategies for Educational Facilities - Make Up Session!
2021-01-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This class was scheduled as a make up for the canceled class in 2020.
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 Schools, Day Cares, and other educational facilities. This training is highly recommended for school administrators, teachers, and school resource officers. Attendees will learn about:

Lockdown Procedures to deal with violence within and outside of educational facilities
Steps for dealing with bomb threats
Large Event Security
Access Control
Crime Reporting
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.”
Class Size: Limited to 21
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.”

Adult Sexual Assault Investigations
2021-01-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, 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 14, 2021, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free
All Others – $95 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Motor Vehicle Code Update
2021-01-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This eight hour training for law enforcement officers will provide updated information pertaining to law enforcement utilizing the Michigan Vehicle Code. This course will also serve as an update and refresher for the patrol officers where they will receive an overview of traffic engineering principles and discover some of the issues involved in setting speed limits and the posting of traffic control devices.
Instructor: Lt. Lance Cook who is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Michigan State Police, Field Support and Aviation Section – Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit. He was previously assigned to the Bay City Post along with the Traffic Safety Division.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid, LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35.00 p/p, Non-Member Agencies – $65.00 p/p.
Class size is limited to 21
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Basic FTO Course
2020-12-07 08:30 - 2020-12-10 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
BASIC FIELD TRAINING OFFICER COURSE
How to become an Effective Field Training Officer
In conjunction with Delta College Police Academy
This 4-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, 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.
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$200 p/p
Delta Consortium Members – $200 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $325.00 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
Hotel: Wingate ($79), 1359 Grand Pointe Court, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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Residential Crime Prevention
2020-12-02 08:30 - 16:30 | 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.
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, Flint, Michigan 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member: Prepaid
LEORTC Non- Licensed: $30.00
Non-Members: $65.00
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Legal Update
2020-12-01 08:30 - 12:30 | 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.”

Happy Thanksgiving!
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States

Abandoned Vehicle Law Update
2020-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This course will familiarize police officers, records specialists, property managers and other law enforcement personnel that are tasked with dealing with abandoned vehicles, with the changes to the laws and procedures pertaining with this topic. It will provide information for the proper processing, potential criminal violations and civil liability. This also will help facilitate communication between law enforcement and the towing industry.
Instructor: Lt. Lance Cook, Lt. Cook is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Michigan State Police (Field Support and Aviation Section, Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit). He was previously assigned to the Bay City Post along with the Traffic Safety Division.
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid, LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $20.00 p/p
Non-Member agencies $45.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

FTO Refresher Course
2020-11-04 08:30 - 2020-11-05 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This 2 day (12 hour) course is designed to refresh and remind the Field Training Officer (FTO) of the responsibilities and duties regarding field training. Each FTO will be provided a refresher of the basic evaluation techniques for the field training program as well as the importance of adult learning theory in correcting poor performance. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

Understand the basics of Adult Learning Theory
Define the Scale Value System
Utilize Standard Evaluation Guidelines to complete the Daily Observation Report
Define Standardization and how it applies to Field Training Programs
List the Common Performance Appraisal Errors

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, 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/Times: November 4, 2020, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and November 5, 2020, 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others – $175 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
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Election Day
2020-11-03 | MI

Public Information Officer (PIO)
2020-11-02 08:30 - 2020-11-03 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
In small to medium agencies it is not uncommon for the role of the Public Information Officer to be assigned to an officer or supervisor along with other duties. Often these individuals tasked with the delicate job of speaking to the media and providing information to the public have little preparation or training to the position. The purpose of this course is to provide the officers assigned as a PIO the necessary information and skills to competently present information to the general public and news media outlets.
Upon Completion of the course students will understand;

The role of the news media including print, broadcast, and internet
How to provide a daily press briefing
How to properly conduct a stand up
How to Utilize alternate news outlets
Tips and tricks utilized by the PIO

Date/Time: November 2 & 3, 2020, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 45
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $150.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $225.00 p/p
Instructor: Steven Kellams retired from the Bloomington Police Department after 27 years of service. His last rank was as the Administrative Captain for the Bloomington Police Department. One of his major job functions as Administrative Captain was to serve as the departments Public Information Officer. Captain Kellams is a certified ILEA training instructor and teaches courses in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, domestic violence, officer safety, firearms, and field training. In recent years, Captain Kellams has received outstanding reviews while teaching Basic FTO for the LEORTC.
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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
2020-10-30 08:00 - 17:00 | 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 in the biology/DNA discipline for over 15 years. She has worked for the Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science and the Michigan State Police and is currently employed by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University, is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics, is an active member and a Past President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists, and has taught many classes to law enforcement, SANE personnel, college students, and the general public.
Cost: LEORTC licensed members – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $45.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $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.”

Overview of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
2020-10-29 08:30 - 16:30 | 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.
This one day overview will provide attendees with the basic concepts and principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). Participants will learn how CPTED can be applied to provide useful risk assessments and security surveys in all segments of our community. These concepts are extremely useful for patrol officers and investigators in providing preventive recommendations to community groups or individuals as well as crime victims and complainants.
CPTED examines the existing environment and its use and how those can be enhanced to improve the quality of life for residents, ultimately reducing the fear and actual incidents of crime.
Instructor: Officer Chris Fredenburg of the Saginaw Township Police Department. He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and is an accomplished practitioner of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) discipline.

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.”

Digital Technology in Criminal Investigations
2020-10-27 08:30 - 2020-10-28 16:30 | 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: October 27 & 28, 2020, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507 (Tentative location as of 3/25/20)
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.”
