This 1-day course provides an update, overview, procedure and handling of abandoned vehicles on both public and private property. The course will provide information on the recent changes from a 2022 legislative session, a refresher on the current Michigan law, inform personnel on the proper procedures of handling abandoned vehicles and clarification on the frequently misunderstood sections.

Course Date:  October 16, 2023
Course Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Course Instructor: Anthony Maisano
Course Location: Delta College, Midland Center, 419 E. Ellsworth Street Midland MI 48640
Room: Rm 100
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $135.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $110.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: October 5, 2023

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AM Session: This patrol-based investigative training course is specifically designed for road patrol police officers, and investigators tasked with investigating stolen vehicles. Attendees will be instructed in the most comprehensive and current auto theft investigative methods including forensic identification of suspected stolen vehicles, past/ present VIN formats, label designs, and locations of factory primary and secondary identification numbers. Attendees will also be briefed on past and present methods used by criminals to alter and conceal the true identity of passenger vehicles; in addition, attendees will also be educated on the most current auto theft trends, other associated crimes to auto theft, case preparation, and an overview of variety of auto theft related investigative databases.

PM Session: This patrol-based investigative training course is the only MCOLES registered law enforcement training course of its kind in the State of Michigan. The course is an investigative guide that provides law enforcement officers with an expert overview of the LEIN accessed motor vehicle Electronic Insurance Verification (EIV) system, as well as recognition techniques for counterfeit proof of insurance certificates. Attendees will be briefed with actual successful case study information that will assist them with recognizing the associated criminal activity, and providing best practices for criminal prosecution of those individuals engaged in this type of criminal activity.

Course Date: May 10, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Course Instructor:  Ret. D/Sgt. Kyle McPhee, Michigan State Police/ MAVTI Training Coordinator/ Subject Matter Expert
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                    Room: N007
Course Fee: Free to MCOLES licensed police officers, DNR, Motor Carrier, Tribal, and Federal law enforcement officers.
Registration: Please pre-register with Kyle McPhee via email at MAVTI_Training@yahoo.com 

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 Dates: May 8-12, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Course Instructor: Thomas Royal & Bruce Coxworth
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr MI 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: Non-Consortium:  $600.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium:  $400.00 per person
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 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 materials; and personal first aid supplies (IFAK).
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: April 27, 2023

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The Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center, is now accepting registrations for the 2023 Basic LEIN Operator Training. Basic LEIN Operator Training is intended for agencies that have direct access to the LEIN and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). This course targets new LEIN users, including:
Dispatchers                                Law Enforcement Staff           Corrections
Probation Staff                          Parole Staff                                 Prosecutor Staff
Basic LEIN Operator Training provides a basic understanding of LEIN and NCIC queries and responses, including the following: 
Access and dissemination       Password Use                             Wanted persons
Missing Persons                          Personal protection orders    Stolen vehicles
Driver and Vehicle records       Criminal history records         Administrative messages
LEIN and NCIC policy requires all operators to be certified within six months of hire and recertified every two years. The LEIN certification test is administered by the agency's TAC  (Terminal Agency Coordinator) and will not be given during this class.

Course Date: August 15, 2023
Course Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Course Instructor: MSP
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: $0.00 per person

To Register: Registration must be completed on MI-TRAIN.  Enter Course Code: 1106007 in the "Search by Course ID" box, then click the course link. Classes will be conducted either in person or virtually, not both. Questions regarding this training should be directed to
Mr. Brian Kelley of LEIN Field Services

The NASRO Basic School Resource Officer (SRO) Course is designed to enhance participants' knowledge of the functions of the school resource officer and increase their understanding of how school resource officers can effectively fulfill their role in the school setting. The purpose of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to skillfully serve their school communities.

Course Date: June 12-16, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: NASRO National Association of School Resource Officers
Course Location: Delta College, Midland Center Campus, 419 E. Ellsworth St. Midland MI 48640
Course Fee: $550.00 per person
                          NASRO Members: $500.00 per person
To Register: https://www.nasro.org/events/2023/06/12/basic-sro/midland-mi/ 

Lodging: Fairfield Inn & Suites Midland ($85 per night)

Book your group rate for School Resource Officer Class

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.

Course Date: April 19, 2023
Course Time:  1:00-5:00pm
Course Instructor: Tom Gillman - Below 100 Core Instructor
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr MI 48710
                                    Room: C111
Course Fee: $0.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: April 11, 2023

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How can you identify legal vs. illegal behavior by motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians - and make sure you are traveling safely and within the law?

Learn Michigan's laws related to bicycle and pedestrian use of the roadways
Learn how to accurately report bicycle an d pedestrian-involved crashes using the UD-10 form.
Explore new approaches to traffic safety through data and equity, empathy, and ethics in transportation
Receive MCOLES credit for participation

After this 4-hour session, you'll be ready to educate and enforce bicycle and pedestrian law correctly while on duty, and help your friends and family drive, ride, walk and wheel safely off duty. 

Course Date: April 26, 2023
Course Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm  OR  12:30pm - 4:30pm
Course Instructor: Jeff Carek
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr MI 48710
                                     Room: F-25
To Register for either session goto: https://LMB.org/BikePeded. 

The goal of the course is to give students a better understanding of the dynamics involved in child abuse homicides. Students will learn to identify  signs of abuse, how to distinguish false allegations from actual abuse, and common ways that child abuse is perpetrated. The class makes frequent use of case studies & scene photos to highlight the teaching points. Topics include; interviewing the child abuser, crime scene considerations, abusive head trauma, burn injuries & sudden unexplained infant deaths.

Course Date: April 12, 2023
Course Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Course Instructor: Det. Corporal Jim Twardesky has been a police officer since 2002 and has been assigned to his agency's Special Victims Unit since 2014 investigating sex crimes and sex crimes against children, which include cold case sexual assault and previously unreported incidents and unidentified victims after identifying multiple serial sexual offenders.
Course Location: Delta College, Room J131
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $125.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2023
MCOLES Registered

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The seminar focuses on the sexual exploitation of children by helping students to better understand the problem & effectively investigate these cases. Sexually motivated crimes, especially those involving children are an issue that most people prefer not to think about but unfortunately are a reality in all of our communities. Through case studies & lecture, students will gain a better understanding of child sexual exploitation & learn advanced investigative strategies. Topics include; offender typologies, child interviews false allegations victimology, identifying non-traditional evidence & tactics for confronting the offender.

Course Date: June 7,  2023
Course Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Course Instructor: Det Corporal Jim Twardesky has been a police officer since 2002 and has been assigned to his agency's Special Victims Unit since 2014 investigating sex crimes and sex crimes against children, which include cold case sexual assault and previously unreported incidents and unidentified victims after identifying multiple serial sexual offenders.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710 Room: M151
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $125.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
Pending MCOLES registration
Registration Deadline: May 24, 2023


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This full week, hands-on course is designed for police officers wanting to improve their knowledge regarding their ability to recognize and collect physical evidence from a crime scene. Training will consist of a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on training in the core physical evidence categories; latent prints, biology, footwear/tire tracks, firearms and tool marks and trace evidence. Hands-on and lecture training will also be provided in the documentation of crime scenes with photography, notes and sketches. Tech kits are available for order before the deadline of April 3, 2023.

Course Date: May 1-5, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Michigan State Police, Crime Lab Forensic Scientists
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr MI 48710
                                    Room: E117
Required Equipment: Agency assigned Digital camera, owner's manual for camera, and tripod
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $525.00 per person/$915.00 with kit
                         Delta College Consortium: $425.00 per person/$815.00 with kit
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: April 17, 2023 or April 3, 2023 if ordering the optional kit

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Come join us at Delta College Public Safety & Training for two days of meat and potatoes grant writing training designed to turn you into a first rate public safety grant writer. Presented in language you, will understand and comprehend. Learn how to help your agency get the training, to get the grant, to get the gear.
The training is specifically directed at employees of First Responder an Public Safety Agencies of Police/Fire/EMS and Emergency Management or local government agencies seeking grant funding from Federal/State/Local grant funding sources.

Course Dates: October 16-17, 2023
Course Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $499.00 per person
Course Location: Delta College, Main Campus, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: J-131
Registered with MCOLES 302 Funds 
To Register:  www.firstrespondergrants.com 
Lodging: Bay Valley Hotel & resort - 2470 Old Bridge Rd, Bay City, MI 48706
TX: 989-686-3500. Ask for Government Rate or mention Delta College.
Double Tree Hotel Bay City Riverfront - 1 Wenona Park, Bay City, MI 48708
TX:  989-891-6000

This is a practical guide to the new Freedom of Information Act. The course will cover a brief overview of FOIA with more detail about the new FOIA changes, compliance with the act, the Requestor and the law, Standardization of Review, redaction, cost and response, Digital redaction. There will be case study and application and practical responses to requests.

Course Date: September 7, 2023
Course Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Course Instructor: Mr. Bill Mathewson
Course Location: Delta College, Room N007
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $125.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $50.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2023


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Fusion Liaison Officer training is a 16-hour program for first responders and partners that will teach attendees how to be a designated liaison with the Intelligence Operations Center, how to share threat and criminal information across separate disciplines on topics such as terrorism, criminal activity and public safety, and an overview of the fusion center's capabilities. This will incorporate a brief on the Intelligence Operations Center's collection areas and what patterns and trends we are seeing and expect to see in the future, The training also incorporates indicators and behaviors of terrorist activity, and a bomb making materials awareness module. Attendees will be introduced to bomb making materials and homemade explosives and learn how to report suspicious activity to prevent the manufacture of improvised explosive devices. Attendees completing the course will be automatically registered to receive future intelligence reports from the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center.

Course Date: July 18-19, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Audience: Law enforcement, fire, emergency management, public health, and critical infrastructure security professionals. CEUs for MCOLES and MFFTC/Smoke.
Course Size: Limited to 25 students
Course Cost/ Lodging: FREE tuition, materials, lunch and refreshments provided during course. Lodging is available at no charge, upon request, for individuals traveling more than 50 miles.
Attire: Business Casual
Registration: Registration is through MI-TRAIN using course code 1104332. Questions may be directed to MSP-FLO@Michigan.gov
Future Dates/ Locations: Jackson Community College August 22-23, 2023
                                                    Camp Grayling September 19-20, 2023

This patrol-based investigative training course is specifically designed for road patrol police officers, and investigators tasked with investigating stolen vehicles. Attendees will be instructed in the most comprehensive and current theft investigative methods including forensic identification of suspected stolen ATVS, UTVs, Snowmobiles and Off-Road Motorcycles, past/present VIN formats, label designs and locations of factory primary and secondary identification numbers. Attendees will also be briefed on past and present methods used by criminals to alter and conceal the true identity of these powersport vehicles; in addition, attendees will also be educated on the most current theft trends, other associated crimes, case preparation, and an overview of a variety of theft related investigative databases.

Course Date: September 6, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Course Instructor: Kyle McPhee, Ret. D.Sgt, Michigan State Police/ MAVTI Training Coordinator/ Subject Matter Expert
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48718
                                   Room: N007
Course Fee: FREE to MCOLES licensed police officers, DNR, Motor Carrier, Tribal, and Federal law enforcement officers
Registration: Please pre-register with Kyle McPhee via email at MAVTI_Training@yahoo.com

 

AM Session:This patrol-based investigative training course is specifically designed for road patrol police officers, and investigators tasked with investigating  stolen vehicles. Attendees will be instructed in the most comprehensive and current theft investigative methods including forensic identification of suspected stolen HEAVY EQUIPMENT, past/present PIN formats, label designs and locations of factory primary and secondary Identification numbers. Attendees will also be briefed on past and present methods used by criminals to alter and conceal the true identity of these machines; in addition, attendees will also be educated on the most current theft trends, other associated crimes, case preparation, and an overview of a variety of theft related investigative databases.

PM Session: This patrol-based investigative training course is specifically designed for road patrol police officer, and investigators tasked with investigating stolen vehicles. Attendees will be instructed in the most comprehensive and current theft investigative methods including forensic identification of suspected stolen WATERCRAFT past/present HIN formats, label designs, and locations of factory primary and secondary identification numbers. Attendees will also be briefed on past and present methods used by criminals to alter and conceal the true identity of stolen vessels; in addition, attendees will also be educated on the most current theft trends, other associated crimes, case preparation, and an overview of a variety of theft related investigative databases.

Course Date: June 21, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Course Instructor: Kyle McPhee
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                     Room: N007
Course Fee: FREE to MCOLES licensed police officers, DNR, Motor Carrier, Tribal, and Federal law enforcement officers
Registration: Pre-register with Kyle McPhee via email at MAVTI_Training@yahoo.com 

This program is well-integrated, meaning that similar defensive principles apply to a variety of hostile situations. Therefore, the system can be learned in a relatively short period of instruction. The system is designed to train large numbers of personnel at one time. The techniques are east to retain with minimal review an can be performed under extreme stress. The Krav Maga System has been overwhelmingly praised by defensive tactics instructors from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as well as hand to hand combat trainers from special units of the military. These sessions will concentrate on Weapon retention, arrest scenarios with handcuffing and discussion on de-escalation techniques.

Course Dates: TBA
Course Time: TBA
Course Instructor: Dave Sabuda
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                    Room: TBA
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: 
                         Delta College Consortium:
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: 

This is a three-day leadership development program designed for officers aspiring for promotion, newly promoted police supervisors of all ranks, and established police supervisors who wish to enhance their leadership abilities while assigned to patrol, corrections, investigations, or other law enforcement assignments. The program focuses heavily on human behavior within the scope of the law enforcement mission and the leader's interaction within the organization's culture. The program emphases leadership skills through the understanding of what motivates officers regardless of their years of experience.

Course Dates: April 24-25, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Instructor: Todd Hill (Doctor of Education-Ed.D.-Organizational Leadership) of LEO Training & Consulting Group
Course Instructor: Tim Willis has twenty-six years of experience and is a sheriff's office lieutenant serving in various capacities, including Corrections, Patrol and Investigative Services, specifically handling officer involved shootings and internal investigations.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $495.00 per person (lunch provided)
                         Delta College Consortium: $450.00 per person (lunch provided)
MCOLES:this training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.
Attire: Soft Clothes, Business casual
Registration: Email Registration Forms to ToddHill@LEOTaCGroup.com 
Payments accepted by check, online credit card, or credit card via registration
https://leotacgroup.com/police-leadership  

This is a two-day course designed for law enforcement instructors and instructor supervisors, tasked with training law enforcement officers. The program's focus will be on the development and implementation of training programs, specifically scenario-based programs that utilize all force options, to best prepare their officers. Students will be taught how to design and compose their own scenarios, that include the necessary minimum components. The program will also discuss implementation of basic and complex training programs, too include but not limited to: Active Shooter Response (ASR), Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO), and Pursuit Termination Techniques (PTT).

Course Date: September 18-19, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Instructor: Todd Hill (Doctor of Education- Ed. D. Organizational Leadership) of LEO Training & consulting Group has twenty-seven years of experience and is a sheriff's office captain serving in various capacities, including, Patrol, Investigative Services, Court Services, and Corrections. As the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training and developing an agency Peer Support Program, He is a Use of Force Instructor, holding instructor certifications in numerous disciplines, and is a presenter at ILEETA  (the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association) Conference. Todd is a United States Marine Corps  veteran and served overseas.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $375.00 per person (Lunch Included)
                         Delta College Consortium: $325.00 per person (Lunch Included)
MCOLES:This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution Funds.
Attire: Soft Clothes/ Business Casual
Registration: Email Registration Forms to ToddHill@LEOTaCGroup.com 
Payments accepted by check, online credit card, or credit card via registration
https://leotacgroup.com/training-development 

This is a two-day course designed for law enforcement and other first responding agencies looking for guidance in developing or improving Officer Wellness programs, specifically  CISM and a Peer Support Programs. First Responders consistently work in adverse and stressful conditions that often directly affect their personal and professional lives. The course will take an in-depth look at Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS/PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and Moral Injury effects on the brain. A wide variety of officer wellness programs will be discussed, all focusing on improving prevention training, stress management, and effective coping mechanisms, thus improving personal and professional relationships, reducing the adverse consequences of cumulative stress and suicide. Students will be given the knowledge and materials to implement a CISM and Peer Support Program designed to offer assistance to agency members in times of personal and / or professional stress, early intervention to help mitigate the impacts of stress, referral to program services, and education-based training.

Course Dates: May 22-23, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Course Instructor: Todd Hill (Doctor of Education-Ed.D.-Organizational Leadership) of LEO Training & Consulting Group has twenty seven years of experience and is a sheriff's office captain serving in various capacities, including Patrol, Investigative Services, Corrections, and Court Services, As the Training Sergeant for over three years, he organized and facilitated large scale training, including Crisis INtervention Team (CIT) Training and developing and agency Peer Support Program. He is a Use of Force Instructor, holding instructor certifications in numerous disciplines,and is a presenter at ILEETA ( the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association) Conference. Todd is a United States Marine Corps veteran and served overseas.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $375.00 per person (lunch provided)
                         Delta College Consortium: $325.00 per person (lunch provided)
MCOLES: This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.
Attire: Soft clothes, business casual
Registration: Email Registration Forms to ToddHill@LEOTaCGroup.com 
Payments accepted by check, online credit card, or credit card via registration
https://leotacgroup.com/officer-wellness 

This course is for already certified firearms (pistol) instructors.  The student of this training will gain the knowledge of how to articulate and instruct the safe carry and storage; care and maintenance; sighting; setting up and engaging in live-fire drills; functions of the rifle and more to future operators of semi-auto patrol rifles. Please read the pre-requisites for the minimum standards for instructor candidates on the second page.

Course Date: June 19-23, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Thomas Royal & Bruce Coxworth, Certified Firearms/ Patrol Rifle Instructors.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: Monday, Main Campus Room N007. Remaining Days- Auburn Range
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $600.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $400.00 per person
Required Equipment: Semi-auto patrol rifle, 1,000 rounds of rifle ammunition, duty belt and holstered duty pistol with 100 rounds of pistol ammunition, eye and ear protection, baseball style cap, roll out mat (for prone shooting), 'clean' 2G (or larger) flash drive for power point program. Attendees are advised to bring clothing for inclement weather as this course is held "rain or shine"!
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2023

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This 4-hour course focuses on Mechanical Breaching for Patrol Officers in Exigent Circumstances  Emergency Exceptions. Students will have the unique opportunity to make repetitive breaches on a breaching door designed to simulate different levels of resistance. Students will have the opportunity  to breach the door with various tools, including ram and Halligan tool. The door is also designed for students to deal with hinge strikes along with simulated armor guard and doors that open out. The students will be instructed in the proper shotgun breaching and other techniques. Shotgun breaching will be simulated with shotguns utilizing snap caps. There is a maximum of 12 students per session to ensure enough 'hands-on' time.

Course Date: June 13, 2023
Course Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                     Room: M-105
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $125.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2023

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This curriculum consists of 8 hours of instruction on how to prepare yourself for the Lateral or Promotional process. This course is a MUST for anyone who is preparing for an Oral Interview where they are seeking a lateral transfer or promotion through the ranks from, Officer up to including the position of Chief of Police. Attendees should bring a Resume that includes their Education, Experience, Training and the Job Description for the position they are seeking. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be more confident and proficient in their Presentation Skills and Techniques for the next Interview Process.

Course Date: TBD
Course Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Course Instructor: Chief Daniel McCaw (Ret) has over thirty one years of 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-five years. He also has been a member of numerous interview panels and assessment centers for numerous positions in public services.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr MI 48710
Course Fee: Non-Consortium Members: $125.00 per person
                         Delta Consortium Members: $65.00 per person
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Registration Deadline: 

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This single 4-day program is our most comprehensive program on THE REID TECHNIQUE process. We have integrated all of our material from our standard 3-day program and our 1-day advanced program into a single presentation using one outline book to give participants a complete presentation of THE REID TECHNIQUE.
Learn How To: Interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior to assess the credibility of a victim. witness or suspect's statements. How to use behavior provoking questions in the interview process. How to use THE REID NINE STEPS OF INTERROGATION TO: Develop interrogation strategies, Develop themes (persuasive statements). Develop the alternative question to elicit the first admission. Handle the more defiant subject and 'overcome objections'; address the subject's fears; move past the subject;s denials and motivate the subject to want to tell the truth.

Course Date: September 25-28, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Course Instructor: John Reid and Associates, Inc.
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
                                    Room: N007
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $575.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $530.00 per person
MCOLES Approved
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2022

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This 1-day (8-hour) Instructor Certification program was designed for agencies to update, train, and certify departmental Instructors in SABRE's 0.68 Caliber Projectiles & Launchers. This course was designed to enhance instructor's development in 0.68 caliber projectiles, payloads, launcher types, deployments considerations, physical and mental effects of 0.68 projectiles and chemical agents, understanding the importance of preexisting medical conditions, training and liability, and the proper use of SABRE 0.68 Caliber Projectiles & Launchers. We will concentrate on the technical and tactical applications of this information and instructor developmental skills. This training will assist instructors with enhancing their own systems which will help improve the officer's skills and enhance their proficiency. The student cost for this SABRE Instructor Certification is $180.00.

Course Date:  March 8, 2023
Course Time:  8:00am -  5:00pm
Course Instructor: Gary Sikorski - gsikorski@SabreRed.com 
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: E-110
Course Fee: $180.00 per person  OR   Register for both, SABRE Aerosol Irritant Projector Instructor Course and SABRE 0.68 Caliber Projectile & Launcher Instructor Course, for 
$300.00 per person

To Register:  Combined Courses: Sabre Aerosol Irritant Projector Instructor Course: University Center, MI- March 7, 2023 and Sabre 0.68 Caliber Launcher & Projectile Insructor Certification Course: March 8, 2023-COURSES MAY BE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY

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The PPCT Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of women when control methods and assault prevention methods are required. Principles and strategies for effectively reducing the likelihood of assault through actual techniques of countering an attack strategies are stressed in this program. Utilizing efficient and effective methods of subject control that do not rely on size and strength, PPCT  has developed a training system that can be used by just about everyone who is interested in personal safety. Topics covered: Effects of Survival Stress on Performance, Instructor Development and Training Protocols, Prevention Psychology, Principles of Avoidance, Passive Releases and Escapes, Defensive Counter Strikes and Disarming. The SHARP program has been taught in High Schools, Universities and also being used as a Community Relations tool for law enforcement departments.

Course Dates: January 23-25, 2023
Course Time:  8:30am-4:30pm
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr., MI 48710
Room: N-202
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $325 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $250 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: TBA

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This training program deals with a practical and simple way for the officer to defend against a subject with the edged weapon. The need for this training became especially clear after the events of September 11, when terrorists took over planes using box cutters, which is basically a small knife. Also the training shows the officer how the edged weapon can be used in a self defense situation as an emergency backup weapon when the primary weapon system is not available.

Course Dates: May 16, 2023
Course Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Course Instructor: Lee Shaykhet
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                    Room: TBA
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $120.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
MCOLES 302 Registered 
Registration Deadline: May 8, 2023

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This 2-day course is designed to train current speed measurement operators, who have at least two years' experience as an operator of both Traffic Radar and Lidar, to effectively teach the speed measurement operator course as instructors. Attendees of this course will have  had to complete a general instructor school (minimum of 24 hours) or possess documentable prior work experience in teaching or classroom instruction to attend this course. This course will further the prospective instructor's knowledge base on the latest technology on speed timing, the exercises needed to properly instruct students in the proper use/care of speed timing devices and being able to competently testify to the unit's readings in a court of law. Attendees are expected to give a short presentation on the second day.

Course Date: April 12-13, 2023
Course Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Course Instructor: Lt. Lance Cook, Michigan State Police 
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr MI 48710
                                    Room: F-29
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $225.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $145.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: April 4, 2023

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MCOLES approved course of training which will certify licensed police officers to operate traffic RADAR and traffic LIDAR instruments. The course of training consists of three days of classroom and field exercises. Successful completion of this course will certify officers as RADAR/LIDAR operators.  NOTE: Student needs to bring a laptop computer for the first day of class.


Course Date: March 20-22, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Tom Anderson
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                     Room: C-111
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $285.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $0.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2023.  Limited registration (6) seats available
Required Equipment: Laptop computer required for first day of class. LIDAR Unit on second day. Patrol car equipped with radar unit on third day.

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This 4 hour basic level Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course was developed from the military Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training. TECC is adapted to provide non-medical operators with battlefield proven trauma care information and techniques. This training increases the likelihood of survivability for casualties of significant trauma due to hostile action, particularly penetrating trauma. This course has recently been modified and shortened to concentrate on critical information and skills.  Written testing is no longer required and the amount of lecture has been reduced significantly. The majority of the course is practical application. Students will be emailed an electronic version of the military TCCC Tactical Combat Casualty Care Handbook to study prior to the course. This course will include a bandaging system as well as a tactical tourniquet that each participant can take back from the class.

Course Date: October 19, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Course Instructor: Rick Holland, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructor
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $130.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $80.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: October 11, 2023

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The Human Tracking program focuses on perimeter containment of Fleeing Subjects while utilizing Human-Tracking skills, deploying K-9, utilization of aviation support, and LPOP's (Listening Points / Observation Points). These techniques are also utilized for Lost an Missing Persons.. The program offers a professional, strategic method to successfully navigate open areas to locate subjects i all situation. The program is useful to Patrol Officers, Tactical Teams, K-9 Officers and Command. Patrol and command staff officers would particularly find this training beneficial when organizing and coordination searches. This two-day training includes: The Psychological Profiles of Fleeing Subjects / Lost & Missing Persons are taught to assist in early search pattern variables, utilization of compass, GPS, Downed Officer reaction/solutions, Door Breaching and arrest procedures upon contact. This is an outdoor course so participants need to dress accordingly. Rain gear and waterproof boots are highly suggested! This course is limited to 12 students.

Course Date: May 17-18, 2023
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Rudi Nitschmann
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: M-105
Course Fee: Non-Consortium:  $225.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $200.00 per person
Required Equipment: Note taking materials, All-weather clothing ie: rain gear, cold weather and water-proof boots.
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: May 3, 2023

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This three-day seminar is for all Michigan County Weighmasters, Truck Traffic Law Enforcement Officers and any law enforcement officers involved in general motor vehicle traffic enforcement. This training is designed for truck law enforcers to update their knowledge to properly enforce traffic laws for commercial vehicles including large trucks, tankers, and agricultural transports regarding weight laws, load securement and commercial vehicle registrations. Note: There have been numerous changes in the laws this year in agricultural, size and weight restrictions. A light breakfast starts each day of class and lunch and lunch is included only for the first two days since last half of the third day is off site.

Course Dates: January 16-18, 2024
Course Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Course Instructor: Lt. Douglas Szczepanski, Michigan State Police-Traffic Safety Division: Motor Carrier Enforcement
Course Location: Doubletree Hotel One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, Michigan, 48708
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $375.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $275.00 per person
Lodging: A block of rooms are available at the Double Tree Hotel for the cost of $85.00 a night.
To reserve a room online: https://book.passkey.com/go/DeltaCollegeTRuckTraffic2024 
or Call (989)891-6000 or 800-222-TREE and refer to "Delta College Truck Traffic Enforcement" before 12/25/2023.
Individual reservation cancellation policy: All reservations must be canceled by 4:00PM on the day prior to your arrival date to avoid a cancellation fee equal to one night's room and tax.
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: January 4, 2024

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This program presents a practical way of surviving an ambush. The officer will be able to identify the signs of an 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.

Course Dates: September 12, 2023
Course Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Center MI 48710
                                    Room: TBD
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $120.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2023

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