Basic FTO Course
2026-10-19 08:30 - 2026-10-22 16:30 (America/Detroit) | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
BASIC FTO COURSE
Hosted By
Law Enforcement Officers Regional Training Commission
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This 3.5-day course is designed to provide knowledge and training to develop Field Training Officers’ skills. Each new FTO will be presented with ideas and techniques to assist them in becoming more professional and confident in the application of their skills. This course is based on a modified “San Jose” program. Upon completion the FTO will be able to:

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

Instructor: Steven Kellams of FTO Solutions. Steven Kellams retired from the Bloomington Police Department after 27 years of service. His last rank was as the Administrative Captain. In 2000, then Lieutenant Kellams was instrumental in redesigning the field training program for the Bloomington, Indiana Police Department and has taught that program to hundreds of departments throughout the United States. He has also instructed on field training issues at the national level when he presented courses at four National Association of Field Training Officers conferences, most recently in 2011. In 2005, then Lieutenant Kellams was awarded the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for Monroe County, IN for his work with the Bloomington Police Department’s Field Training Program. He was elected to the national NAFTO Executive Board and served as President in 2009.
Dates: October 19 – 22, 2025, 8:30am – 4:30pm daily (except 8:30am-12:30 pm on last day)
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48507
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel-$275 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $499.00 p/p
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

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

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

Instructor: Amanda Fazi is a DNA analyst for DNA Labs International. She has over ten years’ experience working as a forensic biologist and crime scene investigator, with previous experience at the Michigan State Police Northville Crime Lab and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Science (Biology Concentration) from Michigan State University.
Date/Time: Friday, October 23, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48507
Class Size: Limited to 35
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Member – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $130.00 p/p
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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
2026-10-28 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
This program is part of the Crime Prevention Specialist Series. Each program in the series is a standalone seminar. Participants that complete all seminars in the series will be granted a Crime Prevention Specialist Certificate.
Recent incidents of violence in religious institutions have forced religious leaders to re-exam security measures. Balancing the openness of a religious institution with the necessity for real security can be difficult. This one-day course will assist attendees with this dilemma. Participants will learn about the importance of conducting realistic security surveys and risk assessments of religious facilities. Attendees will learn best practice approaches to:
Developing Emergency Procedures (to deal with acts of violence and other safety and security issues)
Preventive Measures and Programs
Theft, Embezzlement and Vandalism
Hiring procedures
Access Control in General and specifically Safety and Welfare of Children
Instructor: Chris Fredenburg of the Saginaw Township Police Department. He is an Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist and an accomplished practitioner of the (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design discipline. “Crime prevention works, so use it.”
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Class Size: Limited to 35
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers: Prepaid LEORTC Member Non-Licensed Personnel: $75.00
Non-Member Agencies: $130.00
Click to REGISTER below:
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2026-11-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
This is one of the classes in our Evidence Specialist Series and is an extremely important topic in Contemporary Police Forensics. Topics in this course include:

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

Instructor: James Horn, Specialist/Sergeant., MSP Bridgeport Laboratory. Currently Spl/ Sgt. Horn is a Firearms/Toolmark/Crime Scene Examiner in the Forensic Science Division.
Date/Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed – $65.00
Non-Member Agencies – $130.00
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Railroad Investigation & Safety Course
2026-11-09 08:30 - 12:30 | Flint Township PD, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint Township, MI, 48507, United States
Approximately every three hours a train collision occurs in the United States often requiring assistance of first responders at the scene of an incident. The collision scene may be complex and consist of a variety of safety concerns for first responders.
This Railroad Investigation and Safety Course provides first responders with critical information allowing them to effectively respond to and safely investigate incidents involving the railroad.
MODULE 1: Rail Safety Training 101 – Safety issues in the railroad environment. Signs and signals at a railroad crossing. Developing advanced preparation information. Railroad contacts and facilities.
MODULE 2: Safety considerations while responding to an incident. Ensuring on-scene safety. Identifying your location. Key safety points to live.
MODULE 3: Familiarization with rail cars, locomotives and train documents. Railroad personnel and rail related equipment. Common crimes against the railroad. Rail equipment and evidentiary value. Available partner resources to aid with scene safety and investigation.
MODULE 4: Taking proper steps to ensure the rail scene is clear. Documentation of rail incidents on state crash reporting forms. How train incidents may affect the community and support for prosecution.
Attendees will learn personal safety techniques while they are investigating a grade crossing collision or trespasser incident, in addition to maintaining on-scene safety unique to the railroad environment.
Instructors: David Krish retired from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office in 2014 and has been a Patrol Officer for CN Railroad Police since 2016. Officer Krish holds a BS from Siena Heights University and has over 32 years of Law Enforcement experience. David has been an authorized presenter for Operation Lifesaver Railroad Investigation and Safety Course for over 9 years. David is also an instructor in First Aid / CPR and is a State of Michigan licensed paramedic.
David Salamas, an officer with the CN Railroad Police since 2006, is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and holds a BS in Criminal Justice. Prior to joining the Railroad Police, he served the City of Romulus as a police officer for 7 years. Also currently employed with the City of Pleasant Ridge as a P/T Officer. (Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Speed Measurement Instructor, Operation Lifesaver Presenter)
Date & Time: Monday, November 9th, 2026, 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department Training Room, 5200 Norko Dr., Flint, MI 48507
Cost: Free
Click to REGISTER below:
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This training is registered as, “Continuing Professional Education Agency Elected (CPE).”
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”
