LEORTC - Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Emergency Vehicle Operation
2026-10-06 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | 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).”

Sovereign Citizens & First Amendment Auditors
2026-10-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Sovereign Citizens & First Amendment Auditors
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This dynamic and immersive training will focus on sovereign citizens and their rapidly increasing problematic contact with all forms of government, with a specific focus on interactions with law enforcement and criminal justice personnel. Basic awareness of this growing threat and how it will directly impact the daily duties and responsibilities of law enforcement and other government entities will be discussed at length. Attendees should expect a general “indoctrination” into the sovereign citizen movement to help further awareness, recognition and mitigation of this unconventional and bothersome problem.
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Additionally, a significant portion of training will cover First Amendment Auditors, their goals and tactics, and best practices when encountered by law enforcement and other government officials.
Topics covered and course focus:

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

Instructor: Rob Finch, Proactive Consulting, Inc.
Rob Finch is an active North Carolina Detective and decorated investigator with over 20 years’ experience working in a large criminal intelligence unit. Since 2010, Rob has used his dynamic and engaging teaching style to train thousands of law enforcements professionals throughout the United States.
Date & Time
October 8, 2026 8:30am-4:30pm
Location
Flint Township Police Department
5200 Norko Dr. Flint, MI 48507
Cost
LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid
LEORTC Non-licensed Members – $75 p/p
All others: $150 p/p
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Basic FTO Course
2026-10-19 08:30 - 2026-10-22 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
BASIC FTO COURSE
Hosted By
Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This 3.5-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

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

Instructor: Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions. Steven Kellams retired from the Bloomington Police Department after 27 years of service. His last rank was as the Administrative Captain. In 2000, then Lieutenant Kellams was instrumental in redesigning the field training program for the Bloomington, Indiana Police Department and has taught that program to hundreds of departments throughout the United States. He has also instructed on field training issues at the national level when he presented courses at four National Association of Field Training Officers conferences, most recently in 2011. In 2005, then Lieutenant Kellams was awarded the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Monroe County, IN for his work with the Bloomington Police Department’s Field Training Program. He was elected to the national NAFTO Executive Board and served as President in 2009.
Dates: October 19 – 22, 2025, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day)
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$275 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $499.00 p/p
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.”

Biology/DNA Evidence Collection & Analysis
2026-10-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
Having a basic understanding of evidence collection is an essential responsibility of all law enforcement personnel. This course is designed for any law enforcement officer or law enforcement civilian that will investigate crimes as either a first responder, evidence technician, or investigator. This course will consist of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and hands-on collection and processing techniques. Participants in this course will:

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

Instructor: Amanda Fazi is a DNA analyst for DNA Labs International. She has over ten years’ experience working as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator, with previous experience at the Michigan State Police Northville Crime Lab and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science (Biology Concentration) from Michigan State University.
Date/Time: Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 35
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Member – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $130.00 p/p
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.”

Motor Vehicle Code Update
2026-10-26 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
Traffic Signs, Signals & Markings

Vehicle Crashes
Alcohol Related Laws
Speed Laws
Lane Use & Passing
Right of Way
Bicycle & Motorcycle Laws
Pedestrian Laws
Parking, Stopping & Miscellaneous Laws
Vehicle Equipment
Driver Re-examination

Date and Time: Monday October 26, 2026 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
Click to REGISTER below:
https://form.123formbuilder.com/6888767/training-application-form
“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 for Places of Worship
2026-10-28 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 35
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers: Prepaid LEORTC Member Non-Licensed Personnel: $75.00
Non-Member Agencies: $130.00
Click to REGISTER below:
https://form.123formbuilder.com/6888767/training-application-form
“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).”

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2026-11-06 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 6, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed – $65.00
Non-Member Agencies – $130.00
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.”

Railroad Investigation & Safety Course
2026-11-09 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: Monday, November 9th, 2026, 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department Training Room, 5200 Norko Dr., Flint, MI 48507
Cost: Free
Click to REGISTER below:
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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.”
