Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2023-12-13 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Detroit) | 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
Click HERE to Register
“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

Click HERE to Register
“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
Click HERE to Register
“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.
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.

Tactical Field Operations - Man Tracking
2024-04-16 08:30 - 2024-04-17 16:30 | 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.
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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.
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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.
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Participants must be prepared by dressing appropriately for the conditions and physical activity (including footwear and headwear).
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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.
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Date/Times: April 16-17, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Location: Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Road, Flint, MI 48505
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Class size: Limited to (14)
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Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others – $250 per person

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

Shooting Incident Reconstruction
2024-04-17 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, 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 17, 2024, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College – Southern Lakes Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed – $65.00
Non-Member Agencies – $130.00
Click HERE to Register
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Microsoft Excel Level 1
2024-04-18 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 April 25, 2024. 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 – $175.00 p/p
Instructor: Michael Richardson, Computer Training Solutions. Mike has over 30 year of Law Enforcement/ Municipal and teaching experience. He is currently instructing at the Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College, Advanced Training Facilities.
Click HERE to Register
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Basic Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
2024-04-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Blanc Twp. Police Dept., 5405 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439, United States
Recognition & Documentation
This course provides 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 (lecture)
Bloodstain Pattern Recognition (exercise)
Case Study
Documenting Bloodstain Patterns (lecture)
Bloodstain Pattern Documentation (exercise)
Instructor: Jodi Corsi is currently the manager of the Biology Body Fluid Identification (BFI) Unit at the Michigan State Police (MSP) Metropolitan Detroit Forensic Laboratory. She has been with MSP for over 15 years, most of that time as a forensic scientist in the BFI Unit. In addition to managing the BFI unit, Mrs. Corsi is a member of the MSP crime scene response team and is a trained bloodstain pattern analyst. She also teaches biology, bloodstain pattern analysis, and crime scene photography at evidence technician schools.
Date/Time: Monday, April 22, 2024, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Grand Blanc Township Police Department, 5405 S. Saginaw St. Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Class Size: Limited to 25
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65 p/p
All Others – $130 p/p
Click HERE to Register
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Basic FTO Course
2024-04-23 08:30 - 2024-04-26 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: April 23rd, 24th, 25th, & 26th, 2024, 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
Click HERE to Register
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Microsoft Excel Level 2
2024-04-25 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.
Prerequisite: You must have completed Microsoft Excel Level 1 prior to taking this class.
Class Size: Limited to 20
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officer – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $65.00 p/p
Non-Member Agencies – $175.00 p/p
Instructor: Michael Richardson, Computer Training Solutions.
Click HERE to Register
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Tactical Field Operations - Advanced Man Tracking
2024-04-30 08:30 - 2024-05-01 16:30 | Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Rd., Flint, MI, 48505, United States
ADVANCED MAN TRACKING
Prerequisite: Participants must have successfully completed the “Man Tracking” class offered by the LEORTC.
This two-day training is designed for all officers, supervisors, and command staff, and builds on the principles and techniques taught in the basic training which include.

The Psychological Profiles of Fleeing Subjects
Lost & Missing Persons
Practices utilized to shorten the time / distance gap.
Utilization of a compass & GPS
Downed Officer Reaction/solutions
Arrest procedure upon contact.

Our advanced instruction will focus on “command & control” practices and utilizing formations and skills learned in the basic course. Most of the training is scenario based and will be outside in a variety of conditions and areas. Be prepared for a lot of physical activity in various terrains. Participants will physically cover more ground than the basic course.
Participants must bring a portable radio and be prepared to secure and “event channel” on day one. Additionally, you must dress 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. Retired after 23 years of
service with the MSP.

Date/Times: April 30 and May 1, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Road, Flint, MI 48505
Class size: Limited to (14)
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Prepaid
All Others – $250 per person
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Residential Crime Prevention
2024-05-01 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: $65.00
Non-Members: $120.00
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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
2024-05-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
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:
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.
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/Times: Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:3oam-4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College Southern Lakes Branch Center, Room 1206, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton
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.”

The Fight After the Fight
2024-05-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
It is a difficult time for the American police officer. A violent and aggressive emotional war is killing our officers in astounding numbers. Police survival has never been a more vital subject of training than it is today. Thus, training is increasing and evolving to better equip officers with the tools necessary for physical survival of deadly encounters/critical incidents, but is this enough? Officers are trained to win the fight in the arena of street survival, but they are not taught how to win the fight that comes AFTER that fight, which is often the most difficult part. We are failing here, and law enforcement suicide statistics are screaming this! Two of some of the most dangerous issues threatening our police officer’s safety is post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) and the lack of knowledge on how to protect themselves from this injury. While this is a commonly known threat to the ranks of our law enforcement, it is still not a major area of focus for training.
The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate the importance of a survival mindset BEFORE, DURING and AFTER a critical incident. An officer may possess all the vital tactical training needed to survive a deadly attack; however, if they do not possess a well-trained survival mindset, chances of survival decrease significantly, both professionally and personally.
Officers will hear a powerful, gut wrenching, story that will challenge them to take an honest, hard look at their own mental toughness and will to survive. It will challenge them to ponder the tough question of “Am I truly prepared?” and provide them with the opportunity for survival against one of the most dangerous opponents they could ever face……. THEMSELVES.
The participants of this lecture will learn the importance of developing mental preparedness prior to a critical incident and ways to achieve this vital state of readiness /resilience. They will identify signs of post-traumatic stress, its effect on the brain, their physical/emotional wellness, and that of their family members and co-workers. Additionally, attendees develop strategies in obtaining/maintaining post-traumatic growth. They will discuss various methods of stress management and will be provided with the vital tools and resources needed to win in “the fight after the fight”, which is often the most difficult part of a critical incident.
Instructor: Ann M. Carrizales was born in San Clemente, California. In 1991, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where she was named an Honor Graduate and Meritoriously Promoted upon graduating boot camp in Parris Island, SC. After completing military law enforcement training, she began her Military Police career. While on active military duty, Officer Carrizales made Marine Corps history when she became the first woman to represent the Marine Corps in the sport of amateur boxing and was ultimately inducted into the All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame.
In August of 2010, Officer Carrizales began employment with the Stafford (TX) Police Department. She played a vital role within her department serving as a Field Training Officer, R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Instructor and Police Instructor. Officer Carrizales also served on the East Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team as a Crisis Negotiator. She was voted Officer of The Year two years in a row, an unprecedented achievement within the department.
On October 26, 2013, Officer Carrizales initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by three members of a violent gang known as MS-13. While speaking with the driver, a suspect opened fire, shooting her in the face and chest prior to fleeing. Carrizales immediately returned fire and while bleeding and in severe pain, got back into her patrol vehicle and began pursuit of the suspects. With the help of various police agencies and Houston Crime Stoppers, all three suspects were captured. (Dash cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD7TGNjJA2I )
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College- Southern Lakes Branch Center- Room 1009, 2100 West Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid
LEORTC Members (non-licensed) – $125
All Others – $250
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“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Constitutional Use of Force
2024-05-09 08:30 - 16:30 | Mott College – Southern Lakes, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI, 48430, United States
Legal to Reasonable Force Issues
This dynamic, one-day program is a reality-based course that separates fact from fiction about Case Law, The Use of Force, and Human Performance Under Stress. Focusing on Supreme Court decisions and applicable state statutes, this course strives to help limit your exposure to excessive and unnecessary uses of force and as a result, avoid litigation. From practical application on the street for line officers through force investigations, students will develop working knowledge of the constitutional parameters for using force. Scientific factors affecting human performance during dynamic force events will be examined as well as the impact of video on investigations and public perception.
Discover the Science of Police and Human Performance Under Stress. Using real incidents, you will learn the mind and body’s limitations and normal responses when using force. This course is constantly evolving and delivers video recorded current incidents, case studies, and small group discussion.

Constitutional & Relevant Laws
Use of Video Recording
Excessive & Deadly Force
Human Performance Factors
Use of Force with Disabled Persons
Electronic Control Weapons
Report Writing

Date & Time: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College- Southern Lakes Branch Center- Room 1009, 2100 West Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid
LEORTC Members (non-licensed) – $125
All Others – $199
Click HERE to Register
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”

Police Officers Memorial Services – Genesee County
2024-05-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Flint Memorial Park, 9506 N Dort Hwy, Mt. Morris, MI, 48458, United States
Brothers and Sisters of the Arrowhead FOP Lodge #126, all local and state agencies.
The Board of Lodge #126 has decided to hold our 64th Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:00 am at Flint Memorial Park.
This event is open to all wishing to honor those individuals that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community within Genesee County.
