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Supervising the Response; Leadership in Active Attacker Incidents Workshop

Dates: April 16, 2026. 0800-1200.

Registration deadline: April 10, 2026.

Instructor: Terry Nichols. International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST).

Course Info: The purpose of this lesson is to equip law enforcement supervisors with leadership strategies to effectively manage personnel safety, decision-making, and tactical coordination during active attacker incidents, with the goal of saving as many lives as possible. 

Fee: Free.

Minimum/Maximum: 15/25.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/TuXRMcYiAA

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

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UAS Drone Operations for Law Enforcement Conference

Date: April 16, 2026. Registration begins at 8am. Program runs from 0830-1630.  

Location: York County Regional Training Center, 79 First County Way, Alfred, ME 04002

Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/UzRFkv2Y5q

Registration Fee: Register now for a discounted rate of $99! Includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. An invoice will be sent to the email address you provide during registration.

Conference Description: Drones are transforming the way law enforcement agencies operate-- from crime scene documentation to real-time tactical support during high-risk operations. UAS Drone Operations for Law Enforcement, hosted by York County Emergency Management Agency, is a full-day conference bringing together law enforcement leaders, legal experts, and UAS specialists to share the knowledge, tools, and frameworks needed to build or enhance your agency's drone program. Whether you are launching a new program or looking to sharpen an existing one, this conference delivers guidance across every dimension: building a program that works, FAA compliance and Fourth Amendment law, hardware selection, secure data management, counter-drone measures, a panel presentation of law enforcement-specific operational use cases, and much more!

Sponsor: York County Emergency Management Agency.

FMI or Questions: Please call 207-324-1578 or email ema@yorkcountymaine.gov  More information will be sent out to registered participants as the event gets closer, but please reach out with any questions!

Host site info email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

 

 

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MAY

 

Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents

Dates: May 11 & 12, 2026. 0800-1630.

Registration deadline: April 27, 2026.

Instructor: National Tactical Officers Association.

Course Info: This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to manage a critical incident prior to the arrival of SWAT. Understanding the methodology used in managing a dynamic tactical problem, and the 4 primary types of critical incidents give the patrol supervisor the tools to succeed during these events.

Fee: York County $350. Out of County: $450

Minimum/Maximum: 15/20.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/FwQGFgpEDT

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

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Report Writing

Dates: May 14, 2026. 0800-1600.

Instructor: Dirigo Safety

Course Info: https://dirigosafety.com/class/effective-report-writing-5-14-26/

Fee: $279.00

Minimum/Maximum: 24

Registration: https://dirigosafety.com/class/effective-report-writing-5-14-26/

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

 

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Stinger Spike Mat Course

Dates: May 20, 2026, 0800-1630 

Registration deadline: May 16, 2026 

Instructor: Stinger Spike Systems via Sanford PD.

Course Info: Factory certified train-the-trainer.

Fee: Free.

Minimum/Maximum: 12/15

Register contact: Chris Russell, Sanford PD, cmrussell@sanfordmaine.org

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

 

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OUI Fundamentals

Dates: May 20, 2026, 0800-1600 

Instructor: Dirigo Safety

Course Info: This comprehensive course is designed for law enforcement officers navigating the evolving complexities of OUI (Operating Under the Influence) investigations.

Fee: Free.

Minimum/Maximum: 24

Register at: https://dirigosafety.com/class/oui-fundamentals-5-20-26/

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

 

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OUI After the Arrest

Dates: May 21, 2026, 0800-1600 

Instructor: Dirigo Safety

Course Info: This training course begins with a refresher on fatal crash investigations and guides officers through the critical post-arrest phases of an OUI case.

Fee: Free.

Minimum/Maximum: 24

Register at: https://dirigosafety.com/class/oui-after-the-arrest-5-21-26/

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

 

 

CTO Refresher 

Dates: May 21, 2026, 0800-1230  

Registration deadline: May 10, 2026. 

Instructor: MSP Access Integrity Unit. 

Course Info: Recertification for Certified Terminal Operators (CTO). 

Prerequisites: Certified Terminal Operator. 

Fee: Free 

Maximum Students: 20 

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/cLcu5XFyH9  

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov     

 

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JUNE

 

Law Enforcement Pre-Service Training Program (LEPS) Phase II

Dates: June 1-12, 2026. 0800-1700.

Registration deadline: May 27, 2026.

Instructor: Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Course Info: 

Fee: TBD

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

Register at: Pending

FMI: email Capt Anthony Ciampi, OOBPD, aciampi@oobmaine.com

Or  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

 

Tactical First Aid for First Responders

Dates: June 5, 2026. 0800-1630.

Registration deadline: May 22, 2026.

Instructor: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center via Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Course Info:   The Tactical Medical for First Responders program is designed to define a Medical Threat Assessment, to include a medical plan for a tactical operation. Students will learn how to apply techniques to control life threatening bleeding during Care under Fire in a (HOT ZONE). 

Fee: Free

Minimum/Maximum: 12/24

Register at: https://sass.fletc.dhs.gov/fast/class/49cad1c6f56a002be0634e9ae60a0b6e

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

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JULY

 

Advanced School Resource Officer Course

Dates: July 27-31, 2026. 0800-1700

Instructor: National Association of School Resource Officers

Course Info: The Advanced School Resource Officer Course is a twenty-four (24) hour block of instruction designed for any law enforcement officer working in an educational environment. This course, following the SRO Triad model, advances the SRO’s knowledge and skills as a law enforcement officer, informal counselor, and educator.

Fee: $400

Minimum/Maximum: 15/25

Register at: https://www.nasro.org/events/2026/07/27/advanced-sro/alfred-me/

FMI email:  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

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SEPTEMBER

 

“Honoring the Badge” Police Ethics Course

Date: September 9, 2026. 0800-1630.

Registration deadline: August 26, 2026.

Instructor: Drake University – Ray Center.  https://raycenter.drake.edu/josephson-exemplary-policing/

Course Info: Modern policing takes place in an ethical minefield – from the street to the courthouse, from management to recruiting, from training to on and off-duty conduct. The mission of the Josephson Exemplary Policing Initiative at Drake University is to help agencies shape, enhance, and fortify their ethical culture and prevent misconduct from eroding confidence in the public sector. The highly acclaimed Honoring the Badge police 

ethics Agency and Command Staff programs take a deep dive into applied ethics and deal with the hidden, and often ignored, ethical challenges within law enforcement. The course was created by world-renowned ethicist Michael Josephson and Detective Captain James Dugan. Jim, whose highly decorated NJ police career was derailed by one bad judgment, provides a unique, sobering, and inspiring perspective.

Fee: In York County: $100. Out of York County $150.

Minimum/Maximum: 16/30

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/9QUbjzCfin

FMI email:  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

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Drug Enforcement for Modern Officers "DEMO"

Date: September 28 to October 1, 2026.   0800-1600.

Registration deadline: September 7, 2026

Instructor: Pinnacle TCI, LLC

Course Info: Officers and detectives receive focused instruction on equipment selection, information management, drug and paraphernalia identification, investigative techniques, surveillance methods, informant handling, and warrant considerations. DEMO also incorporates multiple scenario-based exercises—including patrol interdiction stops, vehicle searches, rolling surveillance, informant interviews, and controlled buys—allowing officers to apply skills in realistic conditions with an emphasis on safety and policy compliance. DEMO is designed for officers and detectives who want a straightforward, structured process for conducting drug investigations and the confidence to put those skills to work immediately within their agencies.

Fee: York County agencies: $350. Out of County: $450.

Minimum/Maximum: 20/25

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/SELks6ymjM

FMI email:  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov  

 

Crisis Intervention Team Training

Dates: Fall 2026. (40-hours)

Registration deadline: TBD

Instructor: National Institute of Corrections   https://nicic.gov/

Course Info: The Crisis Intervention Teams - Jails & Prisons program is a 40-hour instructor-led, in-person training where participants are taught how to identify and reduce crises, improve safety, and promote better outcomes for individuals with serious mental illness or trauma histories.

Fee: TBD

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

Register at: Pending

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

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REFUND POLICY: Course fees will not be refunded within 14 days of class start date.

 

York County Community College https://www.yccc.edu/

York County Regional Training Center  https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/rtc

Maine Criminal Justice Academy https://www.maine.gov/dps/mcja