In-service training for professionals

This intensive three-day course equips law enforcement, security professionals, and executive protection specialists with essential communication techniques, de-escalation strategies, and rapid response tactics for unexpected attacks. By the end of this course, participants will be able to manage high-stress situations with confidence, learn to regain control of escalating situations through effective defensive actions. Participans who complete the full three-day program will be certified as instructors in the core Aggression Response & Control Tactics (ARCT) curriculum.

Course date: January 26 - 28, 2027
Course time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Course coaches: JP Law Enforcement & Safety Training, Chief James Pierson (ret.) and Elisa Weber
Course location: Delta College, Room J131
Course fee: $600 per person

Registration deadline: January 11, 2027
Visit www.professionalprotectors.com to register.

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: December 10, 2026
Course time: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Course location: Delta College, Room C111
Course instructor: Tom Gillman
Course fee: $0 per person

CPE discretionary eligible.
MCOLES registered.
Registration deadline: December 2, 2026

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The Field Training and Evaluating Program is an extension of the law enforcement selection process. It combines pre-field training with objective evaluations to ensure that the standards of a competent law enforcement officer are met. This is a 40-hour course designed for experienced uniform patrol officers to learn the "new job/task" of becoming a Field Training Officer - FTO. The program will emphasize the FTO's role in coaching, teaching, training, and objectively evaluating the recruit officer as they "earn" the right to wear your department's uniform.

Course date: November 16-20, 2026
Course time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Course instructor: DeWolf and Associates, Jeff Daniel
Course location: Delta College Main Campus
Course fee: $845 per person

MCOLES Registered - CPE Recognized
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Visit www.DeWolfFTO.com to register.

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.

Course date: November 11-13, 2026
Course time: 8am - 5pm
Course instructor: Tom Anderson
Course location: Delta College, Room C111
Course fee: Non Consortium: $250 per person, Delta College Consortium: $0 per person
Required equipment: Student needs to bring a laptop computer for the first day of class. LIDAR Unit on the second day. Patrol car equipped with radar unit on the third day.

MCOLES registered
Registration deadline: October 30, 2026

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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 date: January 11-15, 2027
Course time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Course location: Delta College, Room TBD
Course instructor: Kevin Rize
Course fee: Non-consortium: $585 per person, Delta College consortium: $385 per person

CPE discretionary eligible.
MCOLES registered.
Registration deadline: December 21, 2026

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The PPCT HFS Use of Force (DT) Instructor Recertification course is designed to update current instructors in the changes to the PPCT program. During this recertification process, students will fine tune their existing practical skills to meet the high standards of the PPCT program. Upon completion of the course, the instructor's certification will be extended for three years.

Course date: December 7-9, 2026
Course time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Course location: Delta College, Room TBD
Course instructor: Kevin Rize
Course fee: Non-consortium: $410 per person, Delta College consortium: $285 per person

CPE discretionary eligible.
MCOLES registered.
Registration deadline: November 23, 2026

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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 date: October 7, 2026
Course time: 8:30am – 12:30pm
Course location: Delta College, Room N007
Course instructor: Lee Shaykhet
Course fee: Non-consortium: $150 per person, Delta College consortium: $125 per person

CPE discretionary eligible.
MCOLES registered.
Registration deadline: September 28, 2026

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This 4-day program is a comprehensive program on the Reid Technique. All of the material from the standard three day program and the one day advanced program have been integrated into a single presentation to give participants a complete presentation of the Reid Technique in a single course.

Course date: December 8-11, 2026
Course time: 8am – 3pm
Course location: Delta College
Course instructor: John E. Reid and Associates Instructor
Course fee: Non-consortium: $600 per person, Delta College consortium: $555 per person

CPE discretionary eligible.
MCOLES registered.
Registration deadline: November 24, 2026

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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.

Course date: January 19-21,2027
Course time: 8am – 5pm
Course location: DoubleTree Hotel, One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City MI
Course instructor: Lt. Douglas Szczepanski, Michigan State Police - Traffic Safety Division: Motor Carrier Enforcement
Course fee: Non-consortium: $400 per person, Delta College consortium: $300 per person

Lodging: Rooms are available at the DoubleTree Hotel at a rate of $98 per night. To reserve a room call (989) 891-6000 and refer to "Delta College Truck Traffic Enforcement" before December 28, 2026.

CPE discretionary eligible.
MCOLES registered.
Registration deadline: January 4, 2027

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