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The purpose of this 16-hour course is to increase officer ability to observe, identify, and articulate the signs of impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a combination of both. This training also includes the four-hour Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) Refresher training. Open to law enforcement, motor carrier officers, and prosecutors only. Non-law enforcement may only register with prior approval from the DECP Program Coordinator or designee listed below.

Requirements to attend: Students must provide valid documentation of 24-hour SFST Practitioner training at the door to attend. Acceptable documentation: SFST card, certificate, or police academy graduate after January 1, 2010. Officers must demonstrate SFST Proficiency at the conclusion of SFST Refresher training to continue with the training.

Course date: January 5, 2026
Course time: 8am – 5pm
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, N007
Course fee: Free tuition and materials
Registration must be completed in the by searching PDB_ODD_ECDS_ARIDE no later than December 2, 2025.

Non-MSP personnel can review instructions on creating an account in the PDLC to register for this course.

For more information contact Sgt. Kevin Lee at 269-308-0312.

What will you get in our one-day AFG Training? Details of how to successfully write an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. What to review in FEMA GO to ensure your application gets past the computer screening.  What you need to include in your narrative. How successful grant applications got awarded.
We'll review: FEMA GO. Necessary data and statistics. Why successful grants are awarded. What needs to be in your narrative. How to get a head start on your application.

Course date: April 16, 2026
Course time: 8am – 4:30pm
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, J131
Course fee: $249 per person
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This one-day class is to certify officers as GLOCK Armorers. You will receive a three-year certification upon successful completion for all GLOCK model pistols, excluding the G18 Select Fire Models.

Student prerequisites: To be eligible to take the GLOCK 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 2, 2025
Course time: 8am – 5pm
Course instructors: Certified GLOCK Armorers
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, N007
Course fee: $300 per person

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Does this sound like your agency? Your agency lacks funds for vital equipment or training. You applied for grants i the past, but just cant 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!
Don't settle for another "Dear John" rejection notice. What did our clients do to avoid those rejection notices? They got First Responder Grants training.

Course date: April 13-14, 2026
Course time: 8am – 4:30pm
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, J131
Course fee: $499 per person
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What will you get in our one-day AFG training: 
Details of how to successfully write an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. What to review in FEMA GO to ensure your application gets past the computer screening. What you need to include in your narrative. How successful grant applications got awarded.
We"ll Review:
FEMA GO. Necessary data and statistics. WHy successful grants are awarded.  What needs to be in your narrative. How to get a head start on your application.

Course date: April 16, 2026
Course time: 8am – 4:30pm
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, J131
Course fee: $249 per person
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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, costs and response, Digital redaction. There will be case study and application and practical responses to requests.

Course date: April 1, 2026
Course time: 9am - 3pm
Course instructor: Bill Mathewson
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, Room J131
Course fee: Non Consortium: $125 per person, 51ÂÒÂ× Consortium: $50 per person
MCOLES registered/CPE
Registration deadline: March 24, 2026
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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: November 5–7, 2025
Course time: 8am - 5pm
Course instructor: Tom Anderson
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, C111
Course fee: Non Consortium: $250 per person, 51ÂÒÂ× Consortium: $0 per person
Required equipment: Laptop Computer required for first day of class. LIDAR Unit on second day. Patrol vehicle equipped with radar unit on third day.
MCOLES registered
Registration deadline: October 21, 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 12-16, 2026
Course time: 8am – 4pm
Course instructor: Kevin Rize
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus
Course fee: Non-consortium: $550 per person, 51ÂÒÂ× Consortium: $350 per person
Required equipment: Loose athletic wear, duty belt (no firearms) and red gun, handcuffs and 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 date: March 2-4, 2026
Course time: 8am – 4pm
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus
Room: TBA
Course instructor: Kevin Rize
Course fee: Non-consortium: $375 per person, 51ÂÒÂ× consortium: $250 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

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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 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: Effect 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 ass a Community Relations tool for law enforcement departments.

Course date: January 21–23, 2026
Course time: 8am – 4pm
Course instructor: Kevin Rize
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus, J131
Course fee: Non-Consortium: $350 per person
51ÂÒÂ× Consortium: $275 per person
Non Consortium Re-Cert: $250 per person
Delta Consortium Re-Cert:$200 per person
MCOLES registered
Registration deadline: January 7, 2026

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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: 8am – 3pm
Course instructor: John E. Reid and Associates
Course location: 51ÂÒÂ× Main Campus
Room: N007 
Course Fee: Non-consortium members: $575 per person, 51ÂÒÂ× consortium: $530 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 tucks, tankers, and agricultural transport 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. Alight breakfast starts each day of class and lunch is included for the first two days since last half of the third day is off site.

Course dates: January 13–15, 2026
Course times: 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 MI 48708
Course fee: Non-Consortium Members: $400 per person
51ÂÒÂ× Consortium Members: $300 per person
Lodging: Rooms are available at the Double Tree Hotel at a rate of $98 a night. To reserve a room use the direct booking link at or call 989-891-6000 or 800-222-TREE and refer to: 51ÂÒÂ× Truck Traffic Enforcement" before 12/25/2025. Individual reservation cancellation policy: All reservations must be canceled by 4pm on the day prior to your arrival date to avoid a cancellation fee equal to one night's room an tax.
MCOLES Registered
Registration deadline: December 19, 2025

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