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: 
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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: TBA
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

The right to establish work rules and regulations would be meaningless without the right to enforce them The employer could not effectively exercise its right and responsibility to maintain order and efficiency without the power to enforce those rules and regulations through the use of proper disciplinary procedures. Disciplinary investigation is the first step the supervisor must take in determining whether or not an employee has violated a work rule or regulation. It is extremely important to have all  of the facts correct concerning the incident. Documentation of those facts is the key word in labor relations.
Key Topics: Positive Discipline,Making work rules work, the :Just Cause" Checklist, Internal Investigative Process, Due Process, Weingarten, Garrity and the Loudermill hearing.

Course Date: March 13-14, 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: TBA
Course Fee: $445.00 per person, (MCOLES/302 Registered and CPE Recognized)
                          SNC approved SNC#: DDW 201910A
To Register: DeWolf and Associates, PO Box 815, Manchester, MI 48158  OR 
www.DeWolfFTO.com    OR  Call (248) 828-8055
 

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.

Course Date: April 7-11, 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Michigan State Police, Crime Lab Forensic Scientists
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd, University Ctr. 48710
Room: E-117
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $525.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $425.00 per person
Required Equipment: Attendee's agency assigned Digital camera, owner's manual for camera, and a tripod.
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: March 24, 2025

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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 evaluation the recruit officer as they "earn" the right to wear your department's uniform. Each student will receive a Field Training and Evaluation manual for this course.
Course Objectives: Field Training Personnel Selection, Utilizing the Standard Evaluation Guidelines, Field Training Officer Conduct/Responsibilities, How the FTO Creates a Learning Environment, Remedial Training and the Problem Recruit, The purpose of Documentation, Program Administration, Field Training Program Operation, Performance Evaluations, Legal Issues for the FTO, Other really important and neat stuff to learn.

Course Date: April 14-18, 2025
Course Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Course Instructor: Lt. Jeff Daniel, DeWolf and Associates
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: $845.00 per person (MCOLES Registered - CPE Recognized)
To Register: DeWolf and Associates, PO Box 815, Manchester, MI 48158 OR www.DeWolfFTO.com  OR  (248) 828-8055

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: TBA
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

Does this sound like your agency? 
Your agency lacks funds for vital equipment or training.
You applied for grants in the past, but just can't seem to get your application into the winner's circle.
Times are tight and your budget is shrinking, but grants seem so intimidating, you'll never figure out how to get that crucial additional funding for your department.
Need help finding grants?
You're not the only one. Fire Departments, Law Enforcement Agencies, and other Emergency Services Agencies nationwide have felt the sting of the budget ax. Competition for grant funding awards is fierce. This training provides a competitive edge!

Course Date: March 24-25, 2025
Course Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Course Instructor: Staff from First Responder Grants
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: $499.00 per person
To Register: www.firstrespondergrants.com 

This one-day workshop is designed for the experienced FTOs who have completed a basic Training and Evaluation course. The advanced strategies used in this presentation are designed to maximize the effectiveness of those responsible for teaching and training the new employee.
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange and evaluate ideas, problems and solutions. The program features a minimum of lecture and a maximum of student involvement. While emphasizing the critical role as a Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Mentor.
Activities will focus on skills required for a legally defensible, valid, reliable, and objective documentation and evaluation using the San Jose Model of Training.

Course Date: February 25, 2025
Course Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Course Instructor: Mr. Ed Dreslinski, and DeWolf and Associates
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: $275.00 per person (MCOLES CPE Recognized) 302 Fund Eligible
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: December 3, 2024, or June 17, 2025, or December 2, 2025
Course Time: 8am - 5pm
Course Instructors: Certified GLOCK Armorers
Course Location: TBD
Course Fee: $250 per person
To Register: December 3, 2024
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

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 17-19, 2025
Course Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Course Instructor: Tom Anderson
Course Location:  Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: C111
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $250.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $0.00 per person
Required Equipment: Laptop computer required for first day of class. LIDAR Unit on second day. Patrol car equipped with RADAR unit on third day
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: March 10, 2025

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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 Dates: January 13-17, 2025
Course Time: 8am - 4pm
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Location: Delta College, Room N202
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
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: December 20, 2024

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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 11-13, 2024  OR  February 5-7, 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: $350.00 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
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: December 2, 2024  

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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
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: 

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 are stressed in this program. Utilizing efficient and effective methods of subject control that do not rely on size and strength, PPCT had 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 22-24, 2025
Course Time: 8am - 4pm
Course Instructor: Kevin Rize
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. 48710
Room: TBA
Course Fee: Non Consortium: $325.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $250.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: January 15, 2025

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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: April 03, 2025
Course Time: 8:30am - 12:30
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: March 20, 2025


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This 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: December 5, 2024
Course Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Course Instructor: Rick Holland, Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructor
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
Room: N007
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $135.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $85.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: November 21, 2024

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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

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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 21-23, 2025
Course Time: 8am-5pm
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 12/25/2024.
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.
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Registration Deadline: January 3, 2025

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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 Date: April 10, 2025
Course Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Course Location: Delta College, 1961 Delta Rd. University Ctr. MI 48710
                                    Room: TBA 
Course Instructor: Lee Shaykhet
Course Fee: Non-Consortium: $120.00 per person
                         Delta College Consortium: $100.00 per person
MCOLES Registered
Registration Deadline: March 27, 2025

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