Internal Affairs
2021-11-04 08:30 - 2021-11-05 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This two-day course is a must for anyone who may be in a position of investigating complaints or actively supervising staff. Internal Investigations are used to determine whether an employee has violated a work rule or regulation and if training is needed to address issues. This instruction will make the investigative and disciplinary process easy to understand by using simple to follow guidelines. Emphasis is placed on; preventative measures before discipline, the internal investigative function and training if, necessary to improve the services of the agency. Each attendee should bring a copy of their agency’s current policy regarding citizen complaints and investigations.
Topics include:

Preventative measures before Discipline
Purpose of Discipline
Due Process
Progressive Discipline
Conducting an Interview and Preparing a Summary and Investigative report and more…
Employing a systematic method to investigate and assemble a case file.
Understanding the critical importance of establishing an effective and beneficial complaint acceptance process.
Understanding the difference between rules of engagement for administrative and criminal investigations, and why a “wall of separation” is essential during internal affairs investigations.

Target Audience
The training is open to law enforcement or correctional personnel.
Training Facilitator: Chief Daniel McCaw (Ret.) has over thirty-one years in law enforcement experience. He has a degree in Law Enforcement, Political Science, and a master’s degree from Oakland University. Dan has been involved in training at Colleges, Universities, Police Academies and Police Departments for over twenty years.
Date/Time: Thursday & Friday, November 4th-5th, 2021, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Twp. Police Dept., 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $150.00p/p
All Others – $180.00 p/p
Registration: Email registration@leortc.com or call the LEORTC at (810) 232-2654.
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

You Don't Have to Die: Survive an Ambush - THIS CLASS IS CANCELED
2021-11-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
THIS CLASS IS CANCELED
This program presents a practical way of surviving an ambush. The officer will be able to identify the signs of upcoming ambush, which provides an opportunity to avoid it. The practical application of concepts of baseline, above and below baseline will be addressed. Pre attack indicators will be explained as well as the importance of movement versus static response and the concept of effective communication will also be discussed.
About Shaykhet Training
Shaykhet Training is a provider of specialized methods of self-defense. The company offers training for the Shaykhet method, which is practical and easy to master, for general citizens, children and law enforcement officials. The method was created by Lee Shaykhet, who has experience training the former Soviet Army and has provided instruction for law enforcement and military organizations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and Minnesota, as well as Canada. Mr. Shaykhet has also offered training for security and consulting companies and has trained bodyguards for several high-profile events.
Course Instructor: Lee Shaykhet. Lee has taught self defense classes to police and corrections officers for many years. There is a principle difference between the traditional approach to self defense, and the practical side of the matter. He is a veteran instructor for LEORTC.
Class Size: Limited to 25
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 p/p Non-Member Agencies – $50 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2021-11-10 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)

Location: City of Burton Police Department, 4090 Manor Drive Burton, MI 48519
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed – $40.00
Non-Member Agencies – $95.00
Instructor: James Horn, Specialist/Sergeant., MSP Bridgeport Laboratory. Currently Spl/ Sgt. Horn is a Firearms/Toolmark/Crime Scene Examiner in the Forensic Science Division
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
2021-11-25 | MI

Basic FTO Course
2021-12-13 08:30 - 2021-12-16 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
BASIC FIELD TRAINING OFFICER COURSE
How to become an Effective Field Training Officer
In conjunction with Delta College Police Academy
This 4-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

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

Instructor: Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions. In 2000 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.
Time: Monday through Wednesday; 8:30am – 4:30pm Thursday; 8:30am – 12noon
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$250 p/p
Delta Consortium Members – $250 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $375.00 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
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You Don't Have to Die: Survive an Ambush
2022-01-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-01-12 13:00 - 17:00 | 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 upcoming ambush, which provides an opportunity to avoid it. The practical application of concepts of baseline, above and below baseline will be addressed. Pre attack indicators will be explained as well as the importance of movement versus static response and the concept of effective communication will also be discussed.
About Shaykhet Training
Shaykhet Training is a provider of specialized methods of self-defense. The company offers training for the Shaykhet method, which is practical and easy to master, for general citizens, children and law enforcement officials. The method was created by Lee Shaykhet, who has experience training the former Soviet Army and has provided instruction for law enforcement and military organizations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and Minnesota, as well as Canada. Mr. Shaykhet has also offered training for security and consulting companies and has trained bodyguards for several high-profile events.
Course Instructor: Lee Shaykhet. Lee has taught self defense classes to police and corrections officers for many years. There is a principle difference between the traditional approach to self defense, and the practical side of the matter. He is a veteran instructor for LEORTC.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 25
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 p/p Non-Member Agencies – $50 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Speed Measurement Devices
2022-01-12 08:30 - 2022-01-14 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This class 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.
Participants will need to bring a department vehicle equipped with a RADAR unit and/or LIDAR. Upon completion participants in the 3 day training will be certified in the operation of both RADAR units and LIDAR which is valid for five (5) years.
Instructor: Jon Strom, MCOLES Approved Radar/Lidar instructor.
Class Size: Limited to 12
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
Non-Member Agencies – $125.00 p/p
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
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Adult Sexual Assault Investigations
2022-01-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
The purpose of this class to provide police officers, detectives, prosecutors and CPS investigators with a better understanding of the dynamics involved in sexual assaultive crimes.
This seminar will give first responders and investigators a better understanding of how to properly respond to, and investigate, sex crimes. The primary focus of this training will be on adult sexual assaults. Participants will learn the importance of the initial response, how trauma can affect the victim’s behavior and memory, what evidence to look for, the importance of avoiding assumptions, sex offender typologies and strategies for investigating the offender.
Topics to be discussed include:

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

Instructor: Detective James Twardesky, Warren Police Department Special Victims Investigative Unit. He has conducted hundreds of investigations involving sex crimes & crimes against children. Detective Twardesky is an adjunct Law Enforcement faculty at Macomb Community College and teaches undergraduate level criminal justice courses, online & in-person as a Macomb Criminal Justice Center Instructor having develop & taught in-service advanced police training courses.
Date/Time: Thursday, January 20, 2022, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free
All Others – $95 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Advanced Topics in DNA: New Methods/Cold Cases
2022-02-04 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
ADVANCED TOPICS IN DNA
NEW METHODS TO SOLVE COLD CASES AND OTHER MAJOR CRIMES

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

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

Facilitators: Jennifer Dillon has been a forensic scientist with the MSP since 2005. She has case work experience in both the Biology/DNA discipline and in Trace Evidence. She is a current Board Member of the Midwest Association of Forensic Scientists and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Jennifer is also a member of the International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts.
Danielle Hankinson has been a forensic scientist in the biology/DNA discipline for over 15 years. She has worked for the Virginia Dept. of Forensic Science and the Michigan State Police and is currently employed by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Danielle has BS and MS degrees from Michigan State University, is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics, is an active member and a Past President of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists, and has taught many classes to law enforcement, SANE personnel, college students, and the general public.
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid Non-Licensed members – $45 p/p All Others: $95.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Autism Training for First Responders
2022-02-10 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: Thursday, February 10, 2022, 8:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: Certified and Non-Certified members are free, all others $35.00 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Courtroom Testimony for Police Officers
2022-02-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, 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, Career Prosecuting Attorney and Consultant
Date/Time: Thursday, February 17, 2022, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid All others $105 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Cold Case Homicide Investigations
2022-02-18 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
COLD CASE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONS

The objective of this class is to describe in detail investigative techniques which have successfully solved several old, cold, unsolved, homicide cases. This course will include a discussion of not only the techniques and strategies utilized, but also a comprehensive case study analysis, which utilizes real life, practical experiences to demonstrate how difficult and previously thought unsolvable cases could in fact be solved. Although the primary focus is on cold case homicides, the practical value from this seminar carries over to all aspects of criminal investigation and is designed to make participants better all-around investigators.

Topics to Include:

Theory Behind Cold Cases
Strategies, Techniques, and Themes of Investigation
Case Selection
Funding of Cold Case Units
Case Studies
Much more

Presenter: Stuart Fenton, Former Chief Assistant Prosecutor Attorney for Emmet County. Mr. Fenton has been a prosecutor for over 30 years and was assigned to a cold case investigative team from 1996-2001. He has spent 6 years as the Investigative Subpoena and Cold Case Homicide attorney for the Kalamazoo’s office. He successfully tried 6 cold murder cases, each averaging 15 years old.
Date/Times: Friday, February 18, 2022, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Member – Prepaid
All Others – $105 per person
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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
2022-02-23 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 – $45.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $95.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Motor Vehicle Code Update
2022-03-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
This eight hour training for law enforcement officers will provide updated information pertaining to law enforcement utilizing the Michigan Vehicle Code. This course will also serve as an update and refresher for the patrol officers where they will receive an overview of traffic engineering principles and discover some of the issues involved in setting speed limits and the posting of traffic control devices.
Instructor: Lt. Lance Cook who is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Michigan State Police, Field Support and Aviation Section – Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit. He was previously assigned to the Bay City Post along with the Traffic Safety Division.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid, LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $45.00 p/p, Non-Member Agencies – $95.00 p/p.
Class size is limited to 35
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Trace Evidence Collection
2022-03-11 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: Jennifer Dillon is a Forensic Scientist assigned to the Michigan State Police- Trace Evidence Unit in Northville, Michigan. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forensic Criminalistics and toxicology from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY. She has also completed additional course work in Molecular Biology.
Class Size limited to 35
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Member – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed – $45.00 p/p
Non-Member – $95.00 p/p
REGISTRATION FORM
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

C.R.I.M.E. 1-2-3
2022-03-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Criminal Related Interviewing Made Easy
The most effective “One Day” interviewing and interrogation seminar created

This dynamic 8 hour course is specifically designed to prepare all detectives, investigators, supervisors, gang officers and uniform patrol officers to become effective interviewers and be consistently successful in obtaining difficult confessions. From new officers to experienced detectives, participants will learn to easily separate the interview & interrogation process into three easy steps. Each step provides simple and straightforward “how-to’s” that will allow you to get a confession in any venue or circumstance.
No more time-consuming and expensive courses that teach complex interrogation “tactics” that have more steps that you can remember during a stressful interview. Build self-confidence, learn what to do in a variety of circumstances, and become a truly great interviewer. Blocks of instruction include:

Real interviewer preparation
Time management
Know your suspect
Set the stage for success
Proper introductions and face time
Recognize and utilize your strong points
Physical and verbal considerations
Choosing your interview technique
Closing the confession
Morals and the media

Instructor: Domenic Cappelluti, CFI, is a veteran detective with the Waukegan (Illinois) Police Department and a former Group Supervisor of the elite Lake County, IL Major Crime Task Force. With over 24 years of experience Dom has specialized in high profile violent street crimes, gang homicides, murder for hire cases on gang and drug officers and officer involved shootings. Having personally been targeted in a large scale murder for hire plot, Dom has been an intricate part in receiving federal funding and working with members of Congress to establish a clear understanding of the war on gangs and the approach that’s needed for successful. Dom is a nationally recognized lecturer for his vast experience in interviewing and interrogation, homicide and street gangs. Dom’s teaching style and fresh approach always delivers an awesome experience for audiences of all sizes.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Licensed members – Prepaid All others – $150.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

CopShock
2022-03-24 08:30 - 2022-03-25 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This two-day class was developed to address officer responses to Critical Incidents or “Toxic” experiences that have the potential to emotionally cripple officers and to address the “corrosive” or cumulative effects of the job that assault officers every day.
The law enforcement community rewards traits such as physical toughness, independence, emotional restriction, and the ability to react in the face of traumatic events. However, it is unquestionable that police officers and support personnel face specific psychological distress on the job as a result of exposure to toxic and corrosive situations. As a result, many officers suffer from high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, anger management problems, and relationship difficulties. At times, the level of critical incident stress and occupational stress leads to: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, and at worst, Suicide. However, by studying and understanding potential emotional and physical reactions to critical incidents and everyday organizational stressors, officers can develop the personal and social resilience to truly survive and grow in the law enforcement professional and their personal lives.
*******Dr. Gardner’s classes have continually received exceptional evaluations.*******
Instructor: LaMaurice H. Gardner, Psy.D, Police Psychologist
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 Non-Licensed Personnel – $95.00
Non-Member Agencies – $195.00
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Crisis Intervention Team Training
2022-03-28 08:00 - 2022-04-01 17:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Presented by the Genesee Health System, training is funded through a SAMHSA CCBHC Expansion Grant.
Topics: Responding to individuals with active homicidal/suicidal ideation, the needs of vulnerable populations in our community (victims of domestic violence, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, foster youth, veterans, etc.), mental health 101, officer wellness, substance use, and other related topics.
Included: Daily lunch, snacks, and coffee
Dress Code: Relaxed Monday-Thursday, Uniforms required on Friday.
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Please Note: During the role plays, which will be approximately 4 hours on Thursday and Friday, all guns and weapons will be required to be locked up to ensure safety. Masks will be required. We are able to accommodate a maximum of 16 law enforcement officers for this training.
To Register: Interested officers need to contact their sheriff/chief to enroll. THIS TRAINING IS ONLY FOR THOSE IN GENESEE COUNTY.

UD-10 Update Training
2022-03-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Areas covered by this training include:

Understanding why crash data is so important
Explaining the different crash types and how to distinguish between them
Relationship between roadway area and the number of lanes
Determining crash locations, including ramps, intersections, driveways, and roundabouts
What is a unit? Definitions and explanations
Walk through of sequence of events scenarios
Gaining a better understanding of the Truck/Bus section
Demonstration of CLIP (Crash Location Improvement Project)
New changes to the UD-10

Facilitator: Sgt. Scott Carlson, MSP Traffic Crash Reporting Unit. Cost: No Charge – Provided by MSP
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Registration: Call the LEORTC at (810) 232-2654 or email at registration@leortc.com or
Sgt. Scott Carlson at CarlsonS1@michigan.gov.
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Edged Weapons & Knife Attacks
2022-04-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2022-04-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Simple “Common Sense” Techniques
People have been using edged weapons since the beginning of time. They are still around in one form or another. Ever since the terrible events of 9/11, where the hijackers used box cutters, there has been an increased awareness of edged weapons. As recently as 2017, a high-profile terrorist attack occurred at Flint Bishop Airport. The suspect used a 12” knife to severely injure a police officer.
This program addresses the psychological stress of an edged weapon confrontation and how to defend against it using the OODA Loop principle. Students will participate in scenario-based practical exercises. Most people have no idea how to defend against an attack with a sharp object. Most what you see on TV is just enough to get people hurt.
This training addresses two sides of the edged weapons story. First it deals with defending against an attack. The second part explains how to use an edged weapon, if necessary.
Instructor: Lee Shaykhet – is a provider of specialized methods of self-defense. Lee has experience training the former Soviet Army and has provided instruction for law enforcement and military organizations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Florida and Minnesota, and in Canada. He has trained security and consulting companies, and bodyguards for several high-profile events.
Date: April 5, 2022
Time: 8am – 12pm or 1pm – 5pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Dr. Flint 48507
Class size: Limited to 25
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $75 p/p
To register: Visit www.leortc.com or e-mail registration@leortc.com or call (810) 232-2654
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Residential Crime Prevention
2022-04-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This program is part of the Crime Prevention Specialist Series. Each program in the series is a standalone seminar. Participants that complete all seminars in the series will be granted a Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.
One of the best crime prevention initiatives for reducing crime, the perception of crime, and improving the overall quality of life in a community is the development of partnerships between law abiding citizens and their police department. Participants in this one day seminar will learn about proven residential safety programs and how to implement them, basic crime prevention strategies, residential security issues, and the tools necessary to return to their communities and make an immediate impact.
Instructor: Chris Fredenburg is with the Saginaw Township Police Department. He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline. “Crime prevention works, so use it.”
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MIchigan 48439
Cost: LEORTC Member: Prepaid
LEORTC Non- Licensed: $45.00
Non-Members: $95.00
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Basic FTO Course
2022-04-11 08:30 - 2022-04-14 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
BASIC FIELD TRAINING OFFICER COURSE
How to become an Effective Field Training Officer
This 4-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

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

Instructor: Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions. In 2000 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.
Time: Monday through Wednesday; 8:30am – 4:30pm Thursday; 8:30am – 12noon
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$250 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $375.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis - Recognition & Documentation
2022-04-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This course will provide an introduction to bloodstain pattern recognition and documentation. The investigator will leave this course with an understanding of how bloodstain pattern analysis can be used in crime scene reconstruction. An emphasis will be placed on recognizing patterns and documenting them properly through photography to ensure proper analysis through photographs at a later date. Recognizing when a qualified bloodstain analyst should be consulted will be discussed. This is NOT an all-inclusive pattern course and does not satisfy the requirement of a basic course, which requires 40 hours of training. Participants should bring their crime scene photography equipment to the class.
Topics Include:
Intro to Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Bloodstain Pattern Recognition
Case Study
Notes & Photography
Documenting Bloodstain Patterns
Bloodstain Pattern Documentation
Instructor: Jennifer Dillon is a forensic scientist with the Michigan State Police. She currently works in the Biology Unit, has previous experience in the Trace Evidence Unit, and actively participates in crime scene processing including bloodstain pattern analysis. She is a member of the Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists where she served as the Crime Scene Section Coordinator from 2008-2012, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts, and the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners.
Class Size: Limited to 35
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $45 p/p
All Others – $95 p/p
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI 48439
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Basic Firearms Instructor Course - THIS CLASS IS FULL
2022-04-25 08:00 - 2022-04-29 17:00 | MI
THIS CLASS IS FULL, THERE IS AN ACTIVE WAITING LIST.
This Firearm Instructor course will impart upon the participants sufficient knowledge and background in the proper techniques of handling and utilizing the semi-automatic pistol to be able to perform as a range instructor to provide competent training to other officers.

Prerequisite: Attendees will be required to satisfactorily perform the MCOLES basic course of fire on the first day.
Course Time: April 25 – 29, 2022, 8am – 5pm
Course Instructor: Thomas Royal & Bruce Coxworth
Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, University Center, MI 48710, room N-007
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $600 per person, Delta College Consortium: $400 per person, LEORTC Member Licensed Officers: Prepaid (limited seating)
Required Equipment: Full duty belt with holster; duty pistol and minimum of three (3) ammunition magazines; 1,000 rounds of ammunition; soft body armor; eye and ear protection; baseball style cap; long pants; long sleeve shirt; sturdy footwear and any other clothing needed for the current weather; flashlight; sunscreen; bug spray; laptop computer with flash drive (8GB min); note taking material; and personal first aid supplies (IFAK).
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Registration Deadline: April 11, 2022, THIS CLASS IS FULL
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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
2022-04-26 08:30 - 16:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
The L.E.O.R.T.C. is hosting Michigan State Police FOIA training on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. This course will cover the Freedom of Information Act and the statutory requirements for compliance as well as recent amendments to the act. Emphasis will be on law enforcement records including UD-10’s, incident reports, audio, video and other records unique to a law enforcement agency.
Topic to be covered include:

Overview of the Freedom of Information Act
Processing FOIA Requests (Procedures & Pitfalls)
Appropriate Fees
FOIA Exemptions
Rights of the Requesters
Model Responses
Model FOIA Forms
Case Studies

Instructor: Lori M. Hinkley, MSP FOIA Coordinator, Office of Professional Development, Records Resource Section.
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Flint Twp. Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 40
Cost: Free
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)
2022-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | 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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Tactical Field Operations - Man Tracking
2022-04-27 08:00 - 2022-04-28 16:00 | Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint, MI, 48505, United States
This training program focuses on perimeter containment of Fleeing Subjects while utilizing Man-Tracking skills, deploying K-9, utilization of aviation support, and possibly LPOP’s (Listening Points / Observation Points). These techniques are also utilized for Lost and Missing Persons.
This training would be valuable for all officers, supervisors, and command staff. Training components of this program include:

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

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