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SUMMARY:Autism Awareness for First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Autism Training for First Responders \nCourse 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. \nInstructors: 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. \nDate & Time:  Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023\, 8:30am – 12:30pm \nLocation:  Flint Township Police Department\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint\, MI 48507 \nCost:  Certified members free\, non-Certified members $25.00 per person\, all others $50.00 per person \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/autism-awareness-for-first-responders-2/
LOCATION:Flint Township PD\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint Township\, MI\, 48507\, United States
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SUMMARY:Call for Backup:  Suicide Awareness & Prevention
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n\nABOUT 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. \nWHEN:  December 5\, 2023\, 8:30am – 12:30pm \nCOST:  LEORTC Certified Members – Pre-paid     All Others – $50 \nLOCATION:  Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch\, 2100 W. Thompson Rd. Fenton\, MI 48430 \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.” \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/call-for-backup-suicide-awareness-prevention-2/
LOCATION:Mott College – Southern Lakes\, 2100 W. Thompson Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
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SUMMARY:You Don't Have to Die:  Surviving an Ambush (am)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n.\nGreat Training for Law Enforcement and Corrections Personnel\n.\nInstructor/Course Developer:  Lee Shaykhet (www.shaykhettraining.com).\n.\nDate/Times:  Thursday\, December 7\, 2023 (two sessions available).  8 am – 12 pm (or) 1 pm – 5 pm\n.\nLocation:  Flint Township Police Department\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint\, MI 48507\n.\nCost:  LEORTC Licensed – Free     LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 per person\n                                                     All Others – $75 per person\n.\n\nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/you-dont-have-to-die-surviving-an-ambush-am/
LOCATION:Flint Township PD\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint Township\, MI\, 48507\, United States
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SUMMARY:You Don't Have to Die:  Surviving an Ambush (pm)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n.\nGreat Training for Law Enforcement and Corrections Personnel\n.\nInstructor/Course Developer:  Lee Shaykhet (www.shaykhettraining.com).\n.\nDate/Times:  Thursday\, December 7\, 2023 (two sessions available).  8 am – 12 pm (or) 1 pm – 5 pm\n.\nLocation:  Flint Township Police Department\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint\, MI 48507\n.\nCost:  LEORTC Licensed – Free     LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $35 per person\n                                                     All Others – $75 per person\n.\n\nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/you-dont-have-to-die-surviving-an-ambush-pm/
LOCATION:Flint Township PD\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint Township\, MI\, 48507\, United States
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SUMMARY:Basic FTO Course
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nDiscuss the “San Jose” and other program models\nIdentify demands on FTOs as Instructors\nList five of the errors in rating\nUnderstand the basics of Adult Learning Theory\nIdentify liability issues\nUnderstand performance evaluations\nInstruct from Training Briefs\nUnderstand the Rating Scale and Reference Numbers\nComplete the Daily Observation Report\nDevelop a Scenario and additional Training Plans\nUnderstand the purpose of program management and control\n\nInstructor:  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. \nDates:             December 11th\, 12th\, 13th\, & 14th\, 2023\, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day) \nLocation:        Flint Township Police Department\, 5200 Norko Dr. Flint\, MI   48507            \nCost:               LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid \nLEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$275 p/p \nNon-Member Agencies – $499.00 p/p \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/basic-fto-course-2/
LOCATION:Flint Township PD\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint Township\, MI\, 48507\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T083000
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SUMMARY:Shooting Incident Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nBallistics\, Trajectories and Ricochets\nAmmunition Components\nVehicle Processing\nDocumentation and Evidence Recovery\nTrace Evidence\nSuicides\nEjection Patterns\nPolice Shootings\nTrigonometry (Using Trigonometry to determine angles and distances)\nCase Studies (Case study presentations showing application of the instructed topics)\n\nInstructor:       James Horn\, Specialist/Sergeant.\, MSP Bridgeport Laboratory.  Currently Spl/ Sgt. Horn is a Firearms/Toolmark/Crime Scene Examiner in the Forensic Science Division.   \nDate/Time:     Wednesday\, April 12\, 2023\, 8:30am – 4:30pm or Wednesday\, December 13\, 2023 8:30am – 4:30pm. \nLocation:         Burton Police Department\, 4090 Manor Drive\, Burton\, MI 48519 \nCost:                LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid     LEORTC Non-Licensed –                     $65.00 \nNon-Member Agencies –                   $120.00 \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/shooting-incident-reconstruction-2/
LOCATION:Burton Police Department\, 4090 Manor Drive\, Burton\, MI\, 48519\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231220T123000
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SUMMARY:Below 100
DESCRIPTION:THIS AWARENESS PROGRAM SHOULD BE A MUST FOR ALL LEORTC MEMBER OFFICERS \nTHE 5 TENETS THAT SAVE LIVES \nThe 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. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExamine Line of Duty Deaths and Strategies for Reduction\nIdentify the 5 Basic Tenants of Below 100\nIdentify Agency Implementation Strategies of the Below 100 Program\n\nInstructor:  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. \nLocation:     Flint Township Police Department\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint\, MI 48507 \nClass Size:  Limited to 35 \nCost:           There is no cost for this training \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/below-100-2/
LOCATION:Flint Township PD\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint Township\, MI\, 48507\, United States
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SUMMARY:Merry Christmas to All!
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URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/merry-christmas-to-all/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
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SUMMARY:HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/happy-new-year/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T080000
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SUMMARY:Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and University of Michigan Flint Campus Department of Public Safety Presents \nLaw Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence \nCo-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. \nWhen:  January 11\, 2024\, from 8:00am – 5:00pm \nWhere:  University of Michigan-Flint\, David M. French Hall\, 327 E. Kearsley Street\, Flint\, MI 48203\, Michigan Room A \n Parking in Lot A\, 200 E. 1st Street \nCost:  This course is Free \nPlease remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your Individual Employment History. \nClick HERE to Register \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/law-enforcement-response-to-domestic-violence/
LOCATION:University of Michigan-Flint\, David M. French Hall\, 327 E. Kearsley Street\, Flint\, MI\, 48203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T094714
CREATED:20231218T180514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T173446Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety
DESCRIPTION:WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?\nMental 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\ncreate a healthier\, more resilient and productive department. \nWHAT IT COVERS\n• Signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges.\n• How to recognize common risk factors and warning signs.\n• Crisis diffusion and follow-up tactics.\n• Affirming and reassurance tactics.\n• How to encourage appropriate help.\n• Self-help and support strategies. \nThe course will teach you how to\napply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):\n• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.\n• Listen nonjudgmentally.\n• Give reassurance and information.\n• Encourage appropriate professional help.\n• Encourage self-help and other support strategies. \nWHO SHOULD TAKE IT\n• Law enforcement\n• Other first responders\n• 911 dispatchers \nINSTRUCTOR:  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. \nLOCATION:  Mott Community College – Southern Lake Branch\, 2100 W. Thompson Road\, Fenton\, MI 48430 \nCOST:  Certified Members – Free\, Non-certified Members – $80.00 per person\, All Others – $160.00 per person \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.” \n 
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-public-safety/
LOCATION:Mott College – Southern Lakes\, 2100 W. Thompson Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?\nMental 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\ncreate a healthier more resilient and productive department. \nWHAT IT COVERS\n• Signs and symptoms of common mental health and substance use challenges.\n• How to recognize common risk factors and warning signs.\n• Crisis diffusion and follow-up tactics.\n• Affirming and reassurance tactics.\n• How to encourage appropriate help.\n• Self-help and support strategies. \nThe course will teach you how to\napply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE):\n• Assess for risk of suicide or harm.\n• Listen nonjudgmentally.\n• Give reassurance and information.\n• Encourage appropriate professional help.\n• Encourage self-help and other support strategies. \nWHO SHOULD TAKE IT\n• Law enforcement\n• Other first responders\n• 911 dispatchers \nINSTRUCTOR:  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. \n  Mott Community College – Southern Lake Branch 2100 W. Thompson Road Fenton MI 48430 \nCOST:  Certified Members – Free Non-certified Members – $80.00 per person All Others – $160.00 per person \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.” \n ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2100 W. Thompson Road:geo:-83.7142621,42.8642916
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240215T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240215T123000
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SUMMARY:Legal Update
DESCRIPTION:Will include new Legislative and Criminal Procedure Updates from the Prosecutor’s Association \nThis 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. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \nPlease send a separate email message and/or call us with your issue or question. \n\n\n\n  \nDate:                         February 15\, 2024 (Thursday) \nTime:                         8:30 am-12:30 pm \nLocation:                  Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch Room 1206\, 2100 W. Thompson Road\, Fenton\, MI 48430. \nClass Size:                Limited to 30 \nCost:                          LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid \nAll Others:               $65 p/p \nPresenter(s):           Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Tammy Phillips \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/legal-update-2/
LOCATION:Mott College – Southern Lakes\, 2100 W. Thompson Road\, Fenton\, MI\, 48430\, United States
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SUMMARY:Advance Topics in DNA - THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED ON MAY 2\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:            THIS CLASS WAS RESCHEDULED ON MAY 2\, 2024   \n NEW METHODS TO SOLVE COLD CASES AND OTHER MAJOR CRIMES \n  \nMajor 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. \nTopics Covered Will Include: \n\nProbabilistic genotyping software\nFamilial searching of the CODIS database\nY-STR testing\nNew STR chemistries\nPhenotyping/ancestry testing\nCase Studies\n\nFacilitators: \nJennifer 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. \nDanielle 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. \nDate/Times:       Friday\, February 16\, 2024\, 8:3oam-4:30pm \nLocation:             Grand Blanc Township Police Department\, 5405 S Saginaw Street Grand Blanc\, MI 48439 \nCost:                      LEORTC Licensed Personnel – Prepaid \nNon-Licensed Members – $65 per/person \nAll Others – $130 per/person \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/advance-topics-in-dna/
LOCATION:Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept.\, 5405 S. Saginaw Street\, Grand Blanc\, MI\, 48439\, United States
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SUMMARY:Adult Sexual Assault Investigations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nTopics to be discussed include: \n\nIdentifying and investigating different types of sex offenders\nThe effects of trauma on victims’ memory and behavior\nCorroborating the victim’s statement\nThe importance of avoiding assumptions\nEvidence procuring\, types\, and documentation.\n\n  \nInstructor:      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. \nDate/Time:     Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024\, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm \nLocation:        Flint Township Police Department\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint\, MI   48507 \nCost:               LEORTC Licensed Members – Free \nAll Others – $130 per person \nClick HERE to Register \n“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
URL:https://www.leortc.com/event/adult-sexual-assault-investigations-2/
LOCATION:Flint Township PD\, 5200 Norko Drive\, Flint Township\, MI\, 48507\, United States
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