LEORTC - Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
2023-10-26 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……
Instructor: Rick Holland, Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor. Rick has provided training to a multitude of agencies on a local, state, and national level.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 14
Cost: LEORTC member licensed officers – Prepaid
All Others – $120.00 p/p
This class is registered with MCOLES for 302 funding.
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Supervising & Managing the FTO Unit
2023-10-31 08:30 - 2023-11-02 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
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: Oct. 31st to Nov. 2nd, 2023, 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.”

Basic LEIN Operators Training - THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED
2023-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED
The Michigan State Police (MSP), Criminal Justice Information Center, LEIN Field Services Unit is now accepting registrations for Basic LEIN Operator Training. Basic LEIN Operator Training is for agencies that have direct access to the LEIN and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). This course targets new LEIN users, including:
 Dispatchers
 Law enforcement staff
 Corrections staff
 Probation staff
 Parole staff
 Prosecutor staff
Basic LEIN Operator Training will provide a basic understanding of LEIN and NCIC queries and responses, including the following:
 Access and dissemination policy
 Password use
 Wanted persons
 Missing persons
 Personal protection orders
 Stolen vehicles
 Driver and vehicle records
 Criminal history records
 Administrative messages
LEIN and NCIC policy requires all operators to be certified within six months of hire and re-certified every two years. The LEIN certification test is administered by the agency’s Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and will not be given during this class. However, each person attending will receive a certificate of completion for the class.
To register for the class:
Home – MI-TRAIN – an affiliate of the TRAIN Learning Network powered by the Public Health Foundation Once on MI-Train use course number 1106007.
Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Mott College – Southern Lake Branch Center (SLBC) Room 1009, 2100 W. Thompson Rd. Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: There is no cost for this training.
Class Size: There will only be room for 60 people to attend this course.
Requirement: You Must work for a law enforcement agency or court to attend this training.

Microsoft Excel I
2023-11-03 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Microsoft Excel Level I is an 8-hour class and a prerequisite for Microsoft Excel Level II which is being offered on November 10. 2023. With the loss of support staff and the need for additional justification for resources, it is essential that information is presented in an understandable and data driven format. Excel provides the vehicle for you and your staff to accomplish that mission.
This class will be conducted in the computer lab and will combine presentation with a step-by step hands-on learning for an adult learning experience. Participants will actually build and work with Excel documents.
Topics included in this class are:

An orientation to Microsoft Office Excel Functions, Formatting and Enhancing Worksheets
Working with Electronic Spreadsheets Working with Formulas and Functions
Creating Worksheets, Entering and Editing Data Printing Worksheets
Working with Charts Manipulating Worksheet Data

Each course participant will also receive handouts and a USB/Flash Drive preloaded with course files.
Class Size: Limited to 20
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $150.00 p/p

Instructor: Michael Richardson, Computer Training Solutions. Mike has over 30 years of Law Enforcement/ Municipal and teaching experience. He is currently instructing at the Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College, Advanced Training Facilities.
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Crime Prevention for Places of Worship
2023-11-08 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.”
Class Size: Limited to 40
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.”

Abandoned Vehicle Law & Training
2023-11-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
This is a one day course that provides an update, overview, procedure and handling of abandoned vehicles on both public and private property. The course will provide information on recent changes from a 2022 legislative session, a refresher on current Michigan law, inform personnel on the proper procedures of handling abandoned vehicles.
This is designed for police officers, dispatchers, civilian police records support staff and tow company owners and operators.
Date and Time: Thursday, November 9, 2023, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch room 1206, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Instructors: This course is brought to you by STR8-4WARD Training Concepts, Tony Maisano
Cost: LEORTC licensed members – Pre-paid LEORTC non-certified members – $65.00 per person
All Others – $125.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Microsoft Excel II
2023-11-10 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Microsoft Excel Level II is an 8-hour class. With the loss of support staff and the need for additional justification for resources, it is essential that information is presented in an understandable and data driven format. Excel provides the vehicle for you and your staff to accomplish that mission.
This class will be conducted in the computer lab and will combine presentation with a step-by step hands-on learning for an adult learning experience. Participants will actually build and work with Excel documents.
Topics included in this class are:

Working with Advanced Formulas Managing Workbooks
Using Tables (Databases) Analyzing Table Data
Automating Worksheet Tasks Enhancing Charts and Worksheets

Each participant will also receive handouts and a USB/Flash Drive preloaded with the files that will be used in the course.
Class Size: Limited to 20
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $150.00 p/p
Instructor: Michael Richardson, Computer Training Solutions. Mike has over 30 years of Law Enforcement/ Municipal and teaching experience. He is currently instructing at the Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College, Advanced Training Facilities.
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Autism Awareness for First Responders
2023-11-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Autism Training for First Responders
Course Description: This training session will focus on defining autism, recognizing autism in the field, and strategies for interacting and engaging with people with autism. The three most common, high-risk calls involving people with autism will be presented and discussed as well as criminal justice contact trends and interview techniques. Information specific to fire, EMS, and emergency room personnel is included. The training session is presented through multimedia images, audiovisual video, lectures, and handouts. Case examples will be discussed.
Instructors: Drs. Melissa Sreckovic and Christine Kenney are associate professors at the University of Michigan-Flint in the Education Department. Dr. Sreckovic earned her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Special Education with a focus on autism spectrum disorders and her MA from Michigan State University in Special Education and Literacy. Dr. Kenney earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Language, Literacy, and Culture and her MA from Eastern Michigan University in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Special Education. Drs. Sreckovic and Kenney have worked with individuals with autism for more than 15 years, including young children, adolescents, and adults. Most of their work with individuals with autism has been in school settings, but they have also supported individuals with autism in clinical and residential settings. They combine their expertise and passion for autism with their knowledge and experience in adult learning strategies.
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: Certified members free, non-Certified members $25.00 per person, all others $50.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Call for Backup: Suicide Awareness & Prevention
2023-12-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The stress associated with law enforcement and other first response professions is enormous. Individuals working in these most stressful occupations also face the probability that at some point in their career they will also be affected by some type of traumatic or critical incident stress. This workshop will provide first responders and/or their family members the information necessary to recognize the signs and symptoms of job-related stress, especially as it relates to suicide, and also provide them with strategies that will enable them to provide immediate support for individuals who may be considering suicide. Certificates will be provided.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: David R. Edwards is currently employed as the Wellness Officer for the Monroe (MI) Department of Public Safety. He is also the Founder and President of Call for Backup®, a non-profit that focuses on mental wellness as well as suicide awareness and prevention for uniformed services personnel. This program has been presented to thousands of personnel in more than 25 states since 2017. David is a Certified Trauma Services Specialist and a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. He is an approved instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, and is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and conference presenter. He also serves as a Reserve Police Officer and Police Chaplain in SE Michigan.
WHEN: December 5, 2023, 8:30am – 12:30pm
COST: LEORTC Certified Members – Pre-paid All Others – $50
LOCATION: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Rd. Fenton, MI 48430
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

You Don't Have to Die: Surviving an Ambush (am)
2023-12-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This program presents a practical way of surviving an ambush. The officer will be able to identify the signs of an upcoming ambush, avoid the conflict and survive. 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. Last, but extremely important, the concept of effective communication will be discussed.
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Great Training for Law Enforcement and Corrections Personnel
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Instructor/Course Developer: Lee Shaykhet (www.shaykhettraining.com).
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Date/Times: Thursday, December 7, 2023 (two sessions available). 8 am – 12 pm (or) 1 pm – 5 pm
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Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
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Cost: LEORTC Licensed – Free LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 per person
All Others – $75 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

You Don't Have to Die: Surviving an Ambush (pm)
2023-12-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States

Basic FTO Course
2023-12-11 08:30 - 2023-12-14 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
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: December 11th, 12th, 13th, & 14th, 2023, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day)
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Dr. Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$275 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $499.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2023-12-13 08:30 - 16:30 | Burton Police Department, 4090 Manor Drive, Burton, MI, 48519, United States
This is one of the classes in our Evidence Specialist Series and is an extremely important topic in Contemporary Police Forensics. Topics in this course include:

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

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: Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 8:30am – 4:30pm or Wednesday, December 13, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm.
Location: Burton Police Department, 4090 Manor Drive, Burton, MI 48519
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed – $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.”

Below 100
2023-12-20 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-21 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 (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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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Merry Christmas to All!
2023-12-24 - 2023-12-25 | MI

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
2023-12-31 - 2024-01-01 | MI

Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence
2024-01-11 08:00 - 17:00 | University of Michigan-Flint, David M. French Hall, 327 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI, 48203, United States
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and University of Michigan Flint Campus Department of Public Safety Presents
Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence
Co-instructed by a Law Enforcement Officer, Prosecutor, and Victim Advocate. This is a detailed course designed to enhance on-scene investigations and increase successful prosecutions.
When: January 11, 2024, from 8:00am – 5:00pm
Where: University of Michigan-Flint, David M. French Hall, 327 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48203, Michigan Room A
Parking in Lot A, 200 E. 1st Street
Cost: This course is Free
Please remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your Individual Employment History.
Click HERE to Register
This training location is accessible. If you require specific accommodations for a disability in order 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.

Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety
2024-02-13 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
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.”

Legal Update
2024-02-15 08:30 - 12:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Will include new Legislative and Criminal Procedure Updates from the Prosecutor’s Association
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.

Date: February 15, 2024 (Thursday)
Time: 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch Room 1206, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430.
Class Size: Limited to 30
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others: $65 p/p
Presenter(s): Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tammy Phillips
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Advance Topics in DNA - THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED ON MAY 2, 2024
2024-02-16 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED ON MAY 2, 2024
NEW METHODS TO SOLVE COLD CASES AND OTHER MAJOR CRIMES

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

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

Facilitators:
Jennifer Dillon has been a forensic scientist with the MSP since 2005. She has case work experience in both the Biology/DNA discipline and in Trace Evidence. She is a current Board Member of the Midwest Association of Forensic Scientists and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Jennifer is also a member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.
Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist in the Biology/DNA discipline for over 13 years. She has worked for both the Virginia Department of Forensic Science and the MSP. Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University and is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics. She is the current President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists.
Date/Times: Friday, February 16, 2024, 8:3oam-4:30pm
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S Saginaw Street Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid
Non-Licensed Members – $65 per/person
All Others – $130 per/person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Adult Sexual Assault Investigations
2024-02-21 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
The purpose of this class is 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 victim’s statement
The importance of avoiding assumptions
Evidence procuring, types, and documentation.

Instructor: Sergeant James Twardesky of Twardesky Consulting serves with the Warren Police Department Special Victims Investigative Unit. Sergeant Twardesky has conducted hundreds of investigations involving sex crimes & crimes against children. He 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: Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free
All Others – $130 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Intoxilyzer 9000 Training
2024-03-05 10:00 - 2024-03-06 16:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Intoxilyzer 9000 Training

Lt. Todd Witthuhn from the Office of Genesee County Sheriff Department is offering several Intoxilyzer 9000 training classes here in Genesee County. Several classes are scheduled in the days listed and they are in two (2) hour sessions.
These classes are ‘hands on’ with instruments furnished for course.
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430.
Date and Times: March 5, 2024, two separate classes each day, 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm then again on March 6, 2024 10am – 12pm or 2pm – 4pm.
Cost: There is no cost for this training.
To Register: You must register online with MI-TRAIN and the link is furnished here. Intoxilyzer 9000 Training – MI-TRAIN – an affiliate of the TRAIN Learning Network powered by the Public Health Foundation
Space is limited with only 20 slots available per class session.

Trace Evidence Collection
2024-03-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This course will provide participants with an understanding of how the collection of trace evidence at crime scenes; to include autopsies and vehicle processing, on a routine basis can aid in successful criminal investigations. Trace evidence becomes particularly valuable in cases where latent prints and DNA fail to provide an identification of a suspect. Emphasis will be placed on the proper techniques for collection and packaging of trace evidence. Case studies will be presented, and hands-on collection methods will be practiced.
Topics Include:

Locard’s Exchange Theory
Fiber Transfer
Paint Transfer
Physical Match
Glass
Fire Debris
Miscellaneous/Unknown
Footwear (as time permits)

Instructor: Paris Pritchard is a Forensic Scientist assigned to the Michigan State Police- Trace Evidence Unit in Northville, Michigan. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Howard University in Washington D.C. and a Post-Bachelors Crime Laboratory Training Certificate from Madonna University.
Class Size: Limited to 25
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid Non-Licensed Members – $65 per/person
All Others – $130 per/person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Background Investigations for Michigan Police Applicants
2024-03-12 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, 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: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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

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

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

Response to Active Violence Training
2024-03-13 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-14 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-15 08:00 - 16:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) presents:
Response to Active Violence Training
This class covers the mandated standards developed for Public Act 552 of 2018. The act added section 609e to the MCOLES act mandating active violence training for all licensed law enforcement officers in Michigan. This course will include classroom and practical exercises.
This class is open to all sworn personnel.
Please remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your individual employment history. A portion of the training will involve the use of force-on-force scenarios. Long sleeve shirt and gloves are required. Additional PPE equipment will be provided. Firearms will not be allowed at the scenario training location and will need to be stored outside the training location.
Public Act 522 of 2018
On March 28, 2019, Public Act 552 of 2018 (2018PA552, MCL28.609e) became effective amending Public Act 203 of 1965 (MCOLES Act). The act added section 609e to the MCOLES Act mandating active violence training for all licensed law enforcement officers in Michigan.
Section 9e specifies the following:

“(1) Beginning January 1, 2020, an individual seeking to become licensed under section 9, 9b, 9c, or 9d shall complete active violence response training that emphasizes coordinated tactical response to rapidly developing incidents in which intentional physical injury or death to a specific population occurs through the use of conventional or unconventional weapons and tactics.
(2) The commission shall promulgate rules establishing the minimum standards for the active violence response training required under subsection (1).
(3) Beginning January 1, 2020, an individual who is licensed under section 9, 9b, 9c, or 9d shall complete the active violence response training described under subsection (1).”

Instructors: MCOLES staff.
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: There is no cost for this training. Class size is limited to 20.
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Crime Prevention Initiatives for Business
2024-03-20 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.
About this Seminar
One of the best crime prevention initiatives for reducing crime, the perception of crime, and improving the overall quality of life in a community, is the development of partnerships between law-abiding citizens and their police department.
Participants in this one-day seminar will learn how to work with businesses to address:

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

Participants will receive the tools necessary to return to their respective communities and make an immediate impact with their business community.
Instructor: Chris Fredenburg of the Saginaw Township Police Department. He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline. “Crime prevention works, so use it.”
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Class Size: Limited to 35
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $120.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Law Enforcement Response to Stalking/PPO/Bond Violations
2024-03-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and Mott Community College Presents
The Law Enforcement Response to Stalking/PPO/Bond Violations
Co-instructed by a Law Enforcement Officer, Prosecutor, and Victim Advocate. When and where to arrest and what to charge. In-depth course on stalking with the added layer of PPO or bond violation.

When: March 28, 2024, from 8:00am – 12:00pm or 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: This course is Free
Please remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your Individual Employment History.
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This training location is accessible. If you require specific accommodations for a disability in order 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.
