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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 able to satisfactorily perform the MCOLES Basic Course
of Fire on the first day.
Course Date: June 2-6, 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm each day
Course Instructor: Chris VanHorn, Chris Jaime & Thomas Royal
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: C-111
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 pants; long sleeve shirt; sturdy footwear and any other clothing needed
for the current weather; flashlight; sunscreen; bug spray; laptop computer with Flash
drive (8GB Min); note taking materials; and personal first aid supplies (IFAK).
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: May 23, 2025
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.
Course Date: April 16, 2025
Course Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Thomas Gillman, Below 100 Instructor
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: FREE
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: April 7, 2025
The COLT M4/M16 Armorers course includes the M16 family of weapons, and all its variant
including the M4, the AR15 and 9mmSMG. Course length is 24 class hours over 3 days
with no shooting included. Day one (1) includes history, nomenclature, theory of operation,
complete field disassembly, and parts identification. Day two (2) includes the removal
and installation of barrel and front sight assembly, design changes and parts interchangeability,
head space and firing pin protrusion testing, written test, practical exam and graduation.
Graduation Requirements: Students must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: disassembly, reassembly,
identification of mechanical deficiencies and corrective actions. The student must
also attain a score of 70% or better on the Armorer Written Test.
Certification: 3 year Colt Law Enforcement Rifle/Carbine/SMG Armorer
Resources: Colt will provide all necessary tools and firearms to conduct training
Eligibility: Active Law Enforcement, Corrections, Military, Nuclear Security ONLY.
Course Date: May 20-22, 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: COLT Instructors
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: C-111
Course Fee:
Registration thru COLT: https://colt.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid-5060
The Corrections Training and Evaluating Program is an extension of the corrections
selection process. It combines pre-field training with objective evaluations to ensure
that the standards of a competent corrections officer are met. This is a 40-hour course
designed for experienced corrections officers to learn the "new job/task" of becoming
a Corrections Training Officer - CTO. The program will emphasize the CTO's role in Coaching,
training, and objectively evaluating the recruit officer as they "earn" the right
to wear your department's uniform. Each student will receive a Corrections Training and Evaluation manual for this course.
Course Objectives: CTO's responsibilities as a teacher, trainer, mentor and coach. Utilize the Standard
Evaluation Guidelines. CTO Conduct/Responsibilities. How the CTO Creates a Positive
Learning Environment. Remedial Training and the Problem Recruit. The purpose of Documentation.
Program Administration. Corrections Training Program Operation. Performance Evaluations.
Legal Issues for the CTO.
Course Date: April 21-25, 2025
Course Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Instructor: Mr. John Nelson, and DeWolf and Associates
Course Location: Delta College, 1961Delta Rd., University Ctr Mi 48710
Room: J-131
Course Fee: $845.00 per person
To Register: DeWolf and Associates, PO Box 815, Manchester, MI 48158 OR
www.DeWolfFTO.com OR (248) 828-8055
This 56-hour is meant to train and certify law enforcement officers to instruct defensive
driving, emergency response driving and pursuit driving while addressing the legal
issues related to emergency vehicle operation. Students will participate in a variety
of driving skills courses, simulated pursuit scenarios and classroom lecture. The
course will be taught with a combination of classroom lecture and hands-on driving
at a closed driving range. The student will need to bring a pursuit rated vehicle
for each day of the course. Patrol vehicle needs to be inspected and in good working condition INCLUDING TIRES for this type of training. Pre-requisites: 1: Certified Michigan Law Enforcement Officer for minimum of 3 years work experience.
2: Must have successfully completed and Emergency Vehicle Operation course within the
last two years. 3: Have successfully completed a "Train the Trainer" course be certified as an instructor
in another discipline or certified as a Field Training Officer (FTO) for at least
on year. 4: Have attended a BELOW 100 course. NOTE: To successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Operation Instructor Course, the student
will have to 'Student Teach' one 8-hour Emergency Vehicle Operation while shadowed by the Master Instructor.
Course Date: Part One: May 7-9, 2025; Part Two: May 12-14, 2025
Course Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Course Instructor: Brian Schroer
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
ROOM: C-111
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $735.00 per person
Delta College Consortium: $550.00 per person
Registration Deadline: April 28, 2025
MCOLES Registered
This is an eight-hour course that starts with a short classroom updated session followed
by the remainder of the time spent on the driving range performing "behind the wheel"
exercises. This course will cover pursuit rated models of patrol vehicles, exploring
the differences between front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and SUV models.
Required Equipment: One patrol vehicle for every three officers attending. Patrol vehicle must be inspected
and in good working condition INCLUDING TIRES prior to attending class.
Course Dates: 9:00am - 5:00pm 12:00pm - 8:00pm
May 15, 2025 May 27, 2025
May 19, 2025 May 30, 2025
May 21, 2025
June 4, 2025
Course Instructor: Brian Schroer
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: L-112
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $125.00 per person
Delta College Consortium: $0.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: One week prior to each session
This is a three (3) day course designed for those newly promoted or soon to be promoted
Law Enforcement, dispatchers, Corrections and even pubic safety civilian supervisors
who now have the authority and responsibility to manage an organization, lead, motivate
and promote positive discipline with their subordinates and ensure that the needs
of the organization are satisfied.
Course Outline: Taking the First Step in the Transition to Administration. The Confusion about Management
and Leadership.The Role of Supervision in Management. Making the Right Choice in Leadership
Styles. Conflict in the Workplace. Building Trust for a Better Tomorrow. Coaching
for Improved Work Performance. Legal and Liability Concerns for the First Line Supervisor.
Incident Command System for the First Line Supervisor.
Course Date: May 21-23, 2025
Course Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Instructor: Mr. Ed Dreslinski, and DeWolf and Associates
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: $595.00 per person (MCOLES Registered - CPE Recognized) (SNC Approved: DDW 2020-921)
To Register:
DeWolf & Associates, PO Box 815, Manchester, MI 48158 OR www.DeWolfFTO.com OR (248) - 828-8055
This one day class is to certify officers as GLOCK Armorers. You will receive a 3
year Certification upon successful completion for all GLOCK model pistols, excluding
the G18 Select Fire Models.
Student Prerequisites: To be eligible to take the Armorers Course you must be active/retired law enforcement
or military, private security, GLOCK Stocking Dealer/Range Program EMployee or current
GSSF Member.
Armorer Course Objectives: Understand and be able to explain the design features of the GLOCK Safe Action System,
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to maintain, troubleshoot and service all GLOCK
pistols by passing the Practical Examination and by scoring a minimum of 80% on the
written examination.
Course Dates: July 29, 2025, or December 2, 2025
Course Time: 8am - 5pm
Course Instructors: Certified GLOCK Armorers
Course Location: N007
Course Fee: $300 per person
To Register: Go to: https://glocktraining.com/RegWizard.aspx?classid=110754
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: TBD
Course Time: 8am - 4pm
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
Room: TBD
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $375 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 course will provide participants with a basic understanding for the legal and
ethical requirements i order to properly operate a professional evidence/property
management system. To familiarize fellow law enforcement professionals with the techniques
and responsibilities involved in the function of a property room environment. Encourage
one another to exchange ideas to improve the understanding and functionality of the
property management system within their own agency.
Course Date: TBD
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Joseph Willis
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBD
Course Fee: $350.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration: https://publicagencytrainingcouncil.arlo.co/w/seminars/258-managing-the-property-and-evidence-room/735
Mental Health First Aid for Public Safety teaches you how to identify, understand
and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training
gives you the skills you need 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. It focuses on the unique experiences and needs of public
safety personnel and is a valuable resource that can make a difference in their lives,
their coworkers' and families' lives, and the communities they serve.
What it covers: Defusing crises. Promoting mental health literacy. Combating stigma of mental illness.
Enabling early intervention through recognition of signs and symptoms. Connecting
people to care.
Who should take it: Law enforcement, Corrections officers, Other first responders, 911 dispatch staff.
Course Dates: June 16th 2025, June 26th 2025,
July 22nd 2025
August 14th 2025, August 26th 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Instructor: Jill Schultz
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr Mi 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: FREE to Bay County First Responders, Dispatcher, Corrections Officers
Course Fee: For all other First Responders outside of Bay County $50.00 per person
Meets the MCOLES Mandated CPE requirements for 2025
MCOLES Registered
The PPCT/HFRG Threat Pattern Recognition Use of Force (DT) Instructor Course, is the
first subject control system developed through tactical, legal and medical research.
Tactically, the system addresses the most common types of resistance that officers
may encounter allowing the instructor to maximize training on job related techniques.
Legally, the PPCT System teaches a simple use of force continuum that clarifies the
appropriate force level for every level of resistance. Medical research was conducted
on every PPCT technique to refine technique efficiency and to ensure the medical implications
were proportional to the level of resistance.
Course Dates: January 12-16, 2026
Course Time: 8am - 4pm
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Location: Delta College, Room TBA
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $550 per person
Delta College Consortium: $350.00 per person
Required Equipment: Loose athletic wear, duty belt (no firearms) and 'Red Gun", handcuffs & Key
CPE Discretionary Eligible
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: January 5, 2026
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The PPCT DT Instructor Re-certification course is designed to update current instructors
in the changes to the PPCT program. During this re-certification process, students
will fine tune their existing practical skills to meet the high standards of the PPCT
Program. Upon completion of this course, the instructor's certification will be extended
for three years.
Course Dates: December 10 -12, 2025
Course Time: 8am - 4pm
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: TBA
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $375.00 per person
Delta College Consortium: $250.00 per person
Required Equipment: Current Manuals, loose athletic wear, duty belt (no firearm) and Red Gun, handcuffs,
highlighter
CPE Discretionary Eligible
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2025
The PPCT DT Instructor Re-certification course is designed to update current instructors
in the changes to the PPCT program. During this re-certification process, students
will fine tune their existing practical skills to meet the high standards of the PPCT
Program. Upon completion of this course, the instructor's certification will be extended
for three years.
Course Date: March 2-4, 2026
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: TBA
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $375.00 per person
Delta College Consortium: $250.00 per person
Required Equipment: Current Manuals, Loose athletic wear, duty belt (no firearm) and Red Gun, handcuffs,
highlighter
CPE Discretionary Eligible
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2026
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
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline:
Monday June 2, 2025: This 1-day (8 hour) SABRE Aerosol Irritant Projector Instructor (Re)-Certification program was developed for agencies to update, train, and certify departmental Instructors
in Aerosol Irritant Projectors for SABRE Aerosols. This course was designed to enhance
the instructor's development in formulations, spray patterns, physical and mental
effects of chemical agents, understand the importance of preexisting medical conditions,
training and liability, deployment guidelines, and the proper use of SABRE Aerosol
Irritant Projectors.
Tuesday June 3, 2025: PLUS: 0.68 Caliber Projectile & Launcher Instructor (Re)-Certification. This 1-day (8 hr) Instructor Certification program was developed 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.
Course Date: June 2-3, 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Instructors: Provided by SABRE
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Course Room: N007
Course Fee: $190.00 per person
To Register: https://www.sabrered.com/law-enforcement-classes/sabre-combined-aip-instructor-0-68-caliber-launcher-projectile-instructor-re-certification-courses-university-center-mi-june-2-3-2025-2025/
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: TBA
Course Time: TBA
Course Instructor: Lee Shaykhet
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $120.00 per person
Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: TBA
Social networking sites and cell phones have expanded cybercrimes and created new
channels for sharing information that could also be utilized by law enforcement to
investigate crimes and identify suspects. With OSINT, many techniques can be used
to gather intelligence across the internet and social media platforms. Examples of
OSINT including tracing usernames, emails, text hide software, phone number searches,
OSINT dashboards, reverse images, websites, screen catch, trace and track linkage
analysis, and so much more. This introductory course will review the use of cyber
technology, discussing web platforms, AI and bot technology, linkage analysis, and
social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Tumbir, Twitter, Google+, Telegram,
Omegle, Discord, Twitch, Spotify, Diaspora (dark web), MEWE, and many others to understand
and investigate cybercrime. This course is excellent for new investigators as well
as seasoned investigators.
Course Date: August 18-19, 2025
Course Times: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Course Instructor: Melissa Maranville
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: $375.00 per person
To Register: Public Agency Training Council https://www.patc.com
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.
Course Date: May 20, 2025
Course Times: 8:00am to 12:00pm OR 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: Free
MCOLES Registered and this MCOLES/STOP Grant class is CPE approved
Please remember to bring your MCOLES number for recognition of the completed training on your Individual Employment History.
The Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogation is widely recognized as the most
effective means available to exonerate the innocent and identify the guilty. Topics
include Interview and Interrogation, Preparation, Distinctions between Interview and
Interrogation, Proper Room Environment, Factors affecting Human Behavior, Behavior
Systems Analysis and Reid Nine Steps of Interrogation are also presented.
Course Date: September 29 - October 2, 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Course Instructor: John E. Reid and Associates
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: Non-Consortium Members: $575.00 per person
Delta College Consortium: $530.00 per person
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2025