LEORTC - Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Basic FTO Course
2025-09-08 08:30 - 2025-09-11 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
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: September 8 – 11, 2025, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day)
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road room 1206, Fenton, MI 48430
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.”

Emergency Vehicle Operation
2025-09-09 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-23 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-09-30 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-07 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
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
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).”

Crime Prevention Strategies for Educational Facilities
2025-09-10 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 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.”
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: $65.00
Non-Member Agencies: $120.00
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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).”

Patrol Rifle Instructor Course
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | Delta College, University Center, MI, 48710, United States
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.

This course is for already certified firearms (pistol) instructors with basic AR15 user/operator course certification. Certificates of both must be presented on Day 1 to the instructors. The students of this course 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.
Only iron sights are permitted during the course with electronic sights familiarization on the last day of the class. On the morning of Day 1 the student will report to the range with a zeroed rifle for a live fire pre-test course of the following:
Zero Confirmation – From the prone position fire 3 rounds into the center mass circle of zeroing target at 27 yards to verify weapon zero. If the group is outside of the zero circle the shooter gets 1 correction and fire additional 3 round group to confirm zero. Pass or Fail
Skills Demonstration – Starting with 2 magazines with 15 rounds in each the student on command will exit a patrol car with rifle and move to a position behind a barricade. On command, the shooter will fire 3 rounds from the support shoulder from behind cover at TCQ target 15 yards away in 7 seconds, perform an un-timed tactical reload behind cover. Then on command will fire 3 rounds on same target from the strong side in 5 seconds. Place rifle on safe.
Moving across the range to a second barricade the student will take up a kneeling position utilizing cover and on command fire 6 rounds on TCQ target 25 yards down range in 10 seconds. The student will then stand on command and utilizing cover, fire 6 shots on same TCQ target in 15 seconds. From behind cover reload using the 12-round magazine. Place rifle on safe.
On command move to third position up range, 50 yards from TCQ target. From firing position, the student will shoot from the kneeling position 4 rounds in 60 seconds, then 4 rounds from the sitting position in 45 seconds, and finally from the prone position 4 rounds in 30 seconds.
Score 100% in TCQ combat scoring area.
Those unable to meet the requirements will not continue with the course. Final qualification course on Friday is 60 rounds on targets at 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards.
As this course follows the military model of marksmanship ALL students must have a 2-point sling (attaches to the toe of the stock and to the front sling swivel under the barrel) to obtain stability of the weapon. The most common is a M1 Garand from Midway $14.99 part number 966254.
PDF format zeroing targets are available at the below web addresses.
M4 (LE Carbine 16” barrel) target http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m4-carbine-zero.pdf
M16 20” barrel target http://www.bobdbob.com/~deneb/doc/targets/m16a2-25m-zero.pdf
Zeroing instructions – A pdf file (attached) explains different ideas of battle zeroing your rifle. It is yours or departments option of which you use. However, you must pass the pre-test (described above) and the final live fire test to graduate from this course.
This is not a participation pass course. Certification is awarded based upon daily evaluations of progress, a written outline and verbal presentation of a topic, written test, and qualification course of fire.
Minimum equipment requirements: AR15 weapon, 3 magazines, cleaning equipment (don’t forget the lube), shooting mat if desired, duty belt with pistol and 3 magazines, BODY ARMOR REQUIRED ON THE RANGE, hat, eye protection, ear puffs/plugs (muffs tend to interfere with cheek weld on the stock), laptop computer with 4 GB thumb drive as all information is presented in digital format. 1000 rounds of .223 or 5.56 ball ammunition. 100 rounds of pistol ammunition.
Course Instructors: Chris VanHorn & Chris Jaime, Certified Firearms/Patrol Rifle Instructors

Course Location: Delta Community College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr 48710, Room 210
Range Location:
Course Fee: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
Delta College Consortium Members: $400.00 per person
Non-Consortium: $600.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2025. THERE IS LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE. WE RECOMMEND YOU REGISTER EARLY!

Footwear Impression Workshop
2025-09-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
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: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 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 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).”

Beyond the Badge: LEOSA, Force, and Federal Carry Rights
2025-09-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Beyond the Badge: LEOSA, Force, and Federal Carry Rights
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This 8-hour course is applicable to all licensed law enforcement officers regardless of rank, providing understanding of LEOSA requirements, jurisdictional limitations, and potential drawbacks and consequences.
Course Outline:
1. LEOSA Legal Framework
2. Use of Force & Case Law
3. Practical Carry & Safety Considerations
4. Live-Fire Qualification Standards
5. Scenarios & Practical Application
Lunch Included
Instructors: Terry L. Johnson, J.D. is an accomplished attorney and firearms law expert with over 15 years of legal experience, and more than 7,000 trials conducted at the state and federal level. He is the President of the Law Office of Terry L. Johnson in Detroit, where he focuses on criminal defense, civil litigation, and firearms-related cases, including high-profile matters frequently covered in the media.
Lawrence Kosmalski is a MCOLES Certified Instructor with extensive experience in police response to mental health and cognitive conditions. He earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Lourdes University, a BA in Emergency and Disaster Mgt., and Co-Authored publication “Police Response to Mental Health” in 2025. He is a certified arson investigator and instructor for ASP, OC. PPCT, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed.
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Personnel: Pre-paid
All Others: $199 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
“This in-person training meets 8-hours of elective training credit for MCOLES 2025 CPE training.”

Cell Phone Investigation Techniques
2025-09-23 08:00 - 2025-09-24 16:00 | Mott College – Regional Technology Center, 1401 E. Court St., Flint, Michigan, 48503
Provided by: Northeast Counterdrug Training Center
Co-hosted by: Law Enforcement Officer Regional Training Center – LEORTC; U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan; MAGLOCLEN
It has become increasingly difficult for law enforcement to successfully exploit cell phones due to the evolution of smartphone technology. Criminals’ heavy reliance on cell phones makes it crucial for police officers to learn common cell phone terminology and understand the data they receive from cell phone companies. Historical cell-site data and specialized location records have been utilized in hundreds of investigations to successfully track a criminal or put them near a crime scene. Information will be presented during this block of instructions on the benefits of using these records, the limitations of the records, and the best software to map the records. Smartphone Applications (APPS) have become the preferred method of communication for criminals. Although the content of many APPS is encrypted, there are digital imprints left behind on the actual device. Information will be presented on various APPS, as well as the types of data that can be obtained from the APP providers. Wiretap investigations can produce very powerful and overwhelming evidence of guilt; The course will provide students with the fundamental aspects of developing wiretap investigations, uses and analyzing of pen registers. The final blocks of instruction will involve the use of cell phone geo fences around a crime scene and Wi-Fi router interrogation. These advanced techniques have proven extremely useful in hundreds of investigations. This two-day training course will provide officers with a comprehensive approach to exploiting cellular telephones.
Date and Time: September 23-24, 2025, sign-ins 7:30am, class 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Mott Community College – Regional Tech Center Auditorium, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503
Cost: This course is free
To Register: Visit the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center’s website at www.counterdrug.org
•Click on Northeast Counterdrug Training Center “Enter Site”
•Find the training that you would like to register for under Upcoming Training and select “Register”
•Log into your NCTC account (an NCTC account is required to register for training)
•Agree to the Terms and Conditions
•Click on “Register”

9ll Homicide: Is the Caller the Killer?
2025-09-25 08:30 - 2025-09-26 16:30 | Mott College – Regional Technology Center, 1401 E. Court St., Flint, Michigan, 48503
Tracy Harpster has served as a police officer in Ohio since 1984. He has worked as a street officer, undercover narcotics officer, sergeant, detective sergeant, lieutenant and deputy chief. In 2006, he achieved a graduate degree from the University of Cincinnati where his Master’s Thesis examined the indicators of innocence and guilt of 9-1-1 homicide callers reporting the offense. The study defined and analyzed the indicators in order to assist homicide detectives gain insight into offenses, suggest offender probability, and explore pertinent issues during the interview and interrogation phases of the investigation.
Deputy Chief Harpster is a member of the Vidocq Society and has shared his research at homicide conferences across the country and used his research to investigate over 2500 homicides.
This training is specifically designed to educate all criminal justice personnel including dispatchers, law enforcement officers, detectives, supervisors, medical examiners and prosecutors.
Date: September 25-26, 2025, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College – Tech Center Auditorium, 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI 48503, room 1005
Cost: LEORTC Licensed members – Pre-paid, LEORTC Non-licensed members – $125 per person, all others – $200 per person
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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.”

Introduction to Latent Fingerprinting
2025-09-29 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, 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 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 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).”

Tactical Field Operations - Man Tracking
2025-09-30 08:30 - 2025-10-01 16:30 | 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.
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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.
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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.
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Participants must be prepared by dressing appropriately for the conditions and physical activity (including footwear and headwear).
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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.
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Date/Times: September 30-October 1, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Location: Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Road, Flint, MI 48505
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Class size: Limited to (10)
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Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others – $299 per person

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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).”

Knees & Elbows
2025-10-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This program deals with practical knees and elbows applications. Knees and elbows provide an outstanding addition to the officer’s tools when a subject is in close proximity to the officer. Both knees and elbows are simple to use and are excellent tools to prevent injury to the officer’s hands.
Topics Addressed: The elbows use in a front and back weapon retention versions
The knees use when the subject has control of officer’s hands.
The double handed stun used with elbows depending on the distance to the subject.
Elbows used to stop the subject’s advance on the officer.
Last, but extremely important, the concept of effective communication will be discussed.
Instructor/Course Developer: Lee Shaykhet (www.shaykhettraining.com).
Date/Times: Thursday, October 2, 2025 (two sessions available).
8 am – 12 pm (or) 1 pm – 5 pm, please indicate which session when registering.
Location: Flint Twp. Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed – Free
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $40 per person
All Others – $80 per person
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*** This course is registered with MCOLES for use of PA 302 funds.

Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety
2025-10-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Public Safety teaches the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training promotes open dialogue, reduces stigma and encourages officers to seek support when needed. Offering MHFA for Public Safety can help
create a healthier, more resilient and productive department.
WHAT IT COVERS
• Signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges.
• How to recognize common risk factors and warning signs.
• Crisis diffusion and follow-up tactics.
• Affirming and reassurance tactics.
• How to encourage appropriate help.
• Self-help and support strategies.
The course will teach you how to
apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Law enforcement
• Other first responders
• 911 dispatchers
INSTRUCTOR: David R. Edwards is a certified trainer for Mental Health First Aid. He currently serves as the Wellness Officer for the Monroe Public Safety Department and is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.
LOCATION: Mott Community College – Southern Lake Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Date and Time: October 6, 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
COST: Certified Members – Free, Non-certified Members – $80.00 per person, All Others – $160.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
This training is registered as, “Agency Mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Critical Incidents and the Media
2025-10-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
This unique training opportunity is applicable for law enforcement Public Information Officers, Supervisors, Administrators, Chiefs, Sheriffs, or anyone assigned to work with the media. Topics include:

What the media expects from a good PIO
What the media expects from leadership
How to be a more effective communicator for internal and external audiences
How the media works
Effective and ineffective ways to handle message/response
What makes a story “Newsworthy”?
Why reporters ask the questions they do
Why is it important to provide certain documents before being asked
The timing of the news cycle and the lifespan of a story
How a one-day story can become a week-long negative publicity escapade
How to avoid long-lasting negative coverage
How to talk to reporters, on the phone, live, on camera, or in a recorded interview
Effective public speaking
Dissection of a real-life scenario, what went wrong and right, lessons learned

Instructors:
Anastasiya Bolton is an award-winning broadcast journalist, media expert and crisis communications professional. During her 22 years in TV, including 12 years in Denver, she specialized in reporting on high-profile, difficult, emotional events, including the Aurora, CO Theater shooting, the shooting at a Church in Sutherland Springs, TX and Santa Fe, TX High School shooting. She’s covered the disappearances of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway in CO and 18-year-old Natalee Holloway in Aruba. Anastasiya’s helped law enforcement, non-profits, gov. agencies & others plan for crisis, develop comms plans, tell their stories, prepare for media interviews, and respond to negative publicity.
Cassidee Carlson, Aurora PD Division Chief (Ret.), spent 20 years as a police officer in Aurora Colorado. She recently retired as a Division Chief. During her career, she was a Field Training officer, served on the SWAT team, worked in major crimes, the PIO unit, and Internal Affairs. In 2022, as the Operations Division Chief, she oversaw patrol, community policing and the School Resource Unit. Cassidee’s innovative PIO response to the Aurora Theater shooting has become a national model on how to handle mass casualty incidents and help victims of crime navigate media inquiries. Cassidee and her federal partners have worked tirelessly to share her knowledge and expertise across the country.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lake Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430 (Room 1206)
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid, LEORTC Members (non-licensed) – $150
All Others – $199
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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).”

Below 100
2025-10-08 08:30 - 12:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
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 (retired). 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 35
Cost: There is no cost for this training
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Speed Measurement Devices
2025-10-08 08:30 - 2025-10-09 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
SPEED MEASUREMENT DEVICES
Radar and LIDAR

This class, which is divided into three (8) hour sessions, is the required training for officers who have not been certified in Speed Measurement Devices. Additionally, it is highly recommended for those that, as a matter of agency assignment, have not operated a RADAR unit for the past year or more. If any personnel only need the LIDAR portion of the training, they can register separately for the class which is the first four hours of day 3.
Class Size: Limited to 15
Dates: Day One: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Day Two: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Day Three: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Instructor: Jon Strom, MCOLES Approved Radar/Lidar instructor.
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
Non-Member Agencies – $250.00 per person
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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Motor Vehicle Code Update
2025-10-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This 8-hour class focuses on numerous motor vehicle traffic laws found in the Michigan Compiled Law Section 257 – Motor Vehicles. Of the hundreds of sections under 257, this class will focus on the laws a patrol officer encounters and utilizes on a regular basis. This training serves as an excellent update and refresher for all officers regardless of rank and/or years of service.
Classroom Topics Include:

Words & Phrases Defined
Applicability & Enforcement of Traffic Law
Driver License Laws
Vehicle Registration Laws
Insurance Laws
Obedience to & Effect of Traffic Laws
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Driver Re-examination

Date and Time: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Instructor: Lieutenant Brian Schroer: Lt Schroer has served with the Bay City Department of Public Safety (BCDPS) since 2001. He earned his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Erie Community College in 1996, a Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from Hilbert College in 1998, and a Master of Public Administration degree from Central Michigan University in 2013. He serves as lead instructor for Emergency Vehicle Operation for the LEORTC.
Class Size: Limited to 40
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid, All Others – $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).”

Background Investigations for Michigan Police Applicants
2025-10-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
State statutes require law enforcement agencies to conduct thorough and comprehensive background investigations of those who will be licensed as fully empowered law enforcement officers in the state of Michigan. A comprehensive background investigation is perhaps the most important component of the hiring process because it helps agencies select only those who are the best fit for both the organization and the communities they serve. In 2019, the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards adopted an Advisory Standard to assist investigators in their efforts to obtain the necessary and relevant information on an applicant’s background, as part of the agency’s overall selection and hiring process. Thorough work done at the beginning of the hiring process, with attention to detail, can help agencies select the right applicant for the right reasons. 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 Advisory Standard & Selected Best Practices for Background Investigations
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: Pete Ackerly is a retired Special Agent from the Michigan Department of Attorney General and has conducted pre-service background investigations on applicants for law enforcement positions across the state of Michigan. Pete currently works for MCOLES, where he conducts Standards and Compliance investigations.

Date/Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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

Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $55 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $125 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.”

Mental First Aid for Public Safety
2025-10-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Public Safety teaches the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training promotes open dialogue, reduces stigma and encourages officers to seek support when needed. Offering MHFA for Public Safety can help
create a healthier, more resilient and productive department.
WHAT IT COVERS
• Signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges.
• How to recognize common risk factors and warning signs.
• Crisis diffusion and follow-up tactics.
• Affirming and reassurance tactics.
• How to encourage appropriate help.
• Self-help and support strategies.
The course will teach you how to
apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):
• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
• Listen nonjudgmentally.
• Give reassurance and information.
• Encourage appropriate professional help.
• Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
• Law enforcement
• Other first responders
• 911 dispatchers
INSTRUCTOR: David R. Edwards is a certified trainer for Mental Health First Aid. He currently serves as the Wellness Officer for the Monroe Public Safety Department and is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.
LOCATION: Mott Community College – Southern Lake Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Date and Time: October 20, 2025, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
COST: Certified Members – Free, Non-certified Members – $80.00 per person, All Others – $160.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
This training is registered as, “Agency Mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Dementia Awareness for Law Enforcement
2025-10-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Dementia Awareness for Law Enforcement
This training is registered as, “Mandated Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This course educates officers on identifying signs of dementia, communicating effectively with affected individuals, reducing use-of-force risks, and navigating legal and ethical concerns during interactions. It will equip officers with the skills to identify and safely respond to individuals with dementia, reducing risk and liability.
Signs of dementia often mimic intoxication, resistance, or defiance. Incorrect responses can lead to escalation or litigation. This training covers de-escalation methods, medical resources, legal reporting mandates, interactive lectures, group discussions, video clips, and scenario-based walkthroughs.
Learning Objectives:

Identify key signs and symptoms of dementia.
Understand how dementia affects behavior, perception, and memory.
Apply de-escalation strategies tailored to dementia-related behaviors.
Recognize the legal protections and reporting responsibilities related to dementia cases.
Utilize community and medical resources during response or follow-up.

“This in-person training meets 4-hours of the 8-hour MCOLES 2025 Continuing Professional Education credit mandate for recognized MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS training.”
Instructor: Lawrence Kosmalski is a MCOLES Certified Instructor with extensive experience in police response to mental health and cognitive conditions. He earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Lourdes University, a BA in Emergency and Disaster Mgt., and Co-Authored publication “Police Response to Mental Health” in 2025. He is a certified arson investigator and instructor for ASP, OC. PPCT, First Aid, and Stop the Bleed.
Date & Time: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Personnel: Pre-paid
All Others: $75 p/p
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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
2025-10-24 08:30 - 16:30 | 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 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 24, 2025, 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
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).”

Supervising & Managing the FTO Unit
2025-11-05 08:30 - 2025-11-07 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This (2.5) day (20 hour) course is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to properly lead and manage a Field Training Unit. Each Field Training Manager will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. Upon completion the Field Training Manager will be able to:

Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different FTO models
Identify demands on Field Training Managers
Define the duties of the Field Training Manager and Coordinator
Correct recruit’s poor performance
Identify liability issues
Understand performance evaluations
Understand the Rating Scale and Reference Numbers
Complete the Weekly Managers Report
Develop a scenario and additional training plans
Understand the purpose of program management and control
Manage the FTO
Understand proper implementation of termination procedures

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 5-7, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm daily except 8:30am-12:30pm on last day
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed – $250 p/p
All Others – $400 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2025-11-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
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 7, 2025, 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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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Investigating Non-Stranger Sexual Assault November 10, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) &
Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission
Present
Investigating Non-Stranger Sexual Assault

This course will be co-instructed by a Law Enforcement Officer and Victim Advocate. This is a detailed course designed to enhance on scene investigations and increase successful prosecutions.
Please remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your Individual Employment History.
This training location is accessible. If you require specific accommodations for a disability to effectively participate in this training, please contact George Sippert at 810-232-2495 at least 7 days before the training.
This project was supported by Grant #2019-WF-AX-0014 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice to the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations, expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.
Instructor: TBD
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 35
Cost: FREE
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This MCOLES/STOP Grant class is CPE approved.

Crime Prevention for Places of Worship
2025-11-12 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.
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: $65.00
Non-Member Agencies: $120.00
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).”

Railroad Investigation & Safety Course
2025-11-13 08:30 - 12:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Approximately every three hours a train collision occurs in the United States often requiring assistance of first responders at the scene of an incident. The collision scene may be complex and consist of a variety of safety concerns for first responders.
This Railroad Investigation and Safety Course provides first responders with critical information allowing them to effectively respond to and safely investigate incidents involving the railroad.
MODULE 1: Rail Safety Training 101 – Safety issues in the railroad environment. Signs and signals at a railroad crossing. Developing advanced preparation information. Railroad contacts and facilities.
MODULE 2: Safety considerations while responding to an incident. Ensuring on-scene safety. Identifying your location. Key safety points to live.
MODULE 3: Familiarization with rail cars, locomotives and train documents. Railroad personnel and rail related equipment. Common crimes against the railroad. Rail equipment and evidentiary value. Available partner resources to aid with scene safety and investigation.
MODULE 4: Taking proper steps to ensure the rail scene is clear. Documentation of rail incidents on state crash reporting forms. How train incidents may affect the community and support for prosecution.
Attendees will learn personal safety techniques while they are investigating a grade crossing collision or trespasser incident, in addition to maintaining on-scene safety unique to the railroad environment.
Instructors: David Krish retired from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office in 2014 and has been a Patrol Officer for CN Railroad Police since 2016. Officer Krish holds a BS from Siena Heights University and has over 32 years of Law Enforcement experience. David has been an authorized presenter for Operation Lifesaver Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for over 9 years. David is also an instructor in First Aid / CPR and is a State of Michigan licensed paramedic.
David Salamas, an officer with the CN Railroad Police since 2006, is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and holds a BS in Criminal Justice. Prior to joining the Railroad Police, he served the City of Romulus as a police officer for 7 years. Also currently employed with the City of Pleasant Ridge as a P/T Officer. (Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Speed Measurement Instructor, Operation Lifesaver Presenter)
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13th, 2025, 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department Training Room, 5200 Norko Dr., Flint, MI 48507
Cost: Free
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This training is registered as, “Continuing Professional Education Agency Elected (CPE).”
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Courtroom Testimony for Police/Corrections Officers
2025-12-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This 1 day, dynamic, interactive training will prepare police officers to not only survive, but thrive in the courtroom, even from a barrage of cross exam questions from the toughest of defense attorneys. Participants in this class will learn all the tricks of the defense attorney trade, how to overcome them, and become the most effective, persuasive, and important player in the courtroom.
Reviews of this class have been overwhelmingly positive. It is an exceptionally positive experience, taught by an instructor with 30 years of courtroom experience. It is fun, practical, and exceedingly helpful. Learn all the things you were never taught in the police academy about winning convictions and making them stick! You will participate in mock trials, watch videos of other officer’s testimony, and learn how to do it right! If you’ve ever had a bad courtroom experience, are new, or simply need to gain some confidence, take this course!
This is a full 1 day course, consisting of 3 parts. The first part consists of a mock trial, where participants review police reports and actually testify in both direct and cross exam. Attendees will alternate between playing the roles of witness, juror, and audience. Everyone will participate throughout the morning, and opportunities for frequent feedback will be given. Cross exam will be challenging and demonstrate the most common defense techniques utilized to “trap” police officers and make them look bad. Experience has shown that this part of the course, utilizing audience participation and feedback, is most appreciated and fun. The second part consists of a lecture identifying all important aspects of effective police officer testimony, identifying both the key factors to focus on, as well as what to avoid. Topics include:
*Better Report writing *Preparation
*Courtroom demeanor, body language and other intangibles *Anticipating the cross exam
*Avoiding common defense traps *Persuasion techniques
*Common problems and areas for police officer testimony *Projecting confidence
*Examples from real trials and real police reports
Part three is a compilation of videos from actual trials. Attendees can see the techniques discussed throughout the day exhibited in real, live trial testimony from other police officers. The videos demonstrate and reinforce the principles that have been discussed throughout the day in an authentic setting and bring it all home.
Instructor: Stuart L. Fenton, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Emmett County, and Consultant.
Date/Time: Thursday, December 5, 2025, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid All others $150 per person
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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).”
