York County
Regional Training Center
Law Enforcement Training
Choose from these current offerings and submit your request below.
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Upcoming
Courses in 2026
York County 2026 COURSE SCHEDULE
as of July 1, 2026
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REFUND POLICY: Course fees will not be refunded within 14 days of class start date.
For EMA and ICS training opportunities go to https://www.yorkcountymaine.gov/training-and-exercises
Courses on schedule or in planning for 2026 at the Regional Training Center.
This schedule is subject to change.
JULY
Yoga For First Responders
Dates: July 18. 0900-1000.
Instructor: Jessica Walley.
Fee: $10. First Session is Free.
Maximum: 20
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/yZzYqH64gX
FMI: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Advanced School Resource Officer Course.
Dates: July 27-29, 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/
AUGUST
Yoga For First Responders
Dates: August 15. 0900-1000.
Instructor: Jessica Walley.
Fee: $10. First Session is Free.
Maximum: 20
Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/yZzYqH64gX
FMI: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
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
Customer Service in the Emergency Communications Center
Dates: September 15, 2026, 0800-1230
Instructor: APCO.
Fee: York County agencies: $325. Outside York County: $375
Maximum Students: 24
Register at: Customer Service in the ECC, 2nd Edition, Alfred, ME, #81257
FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov
Drug Enforcement for Modern Officers "DEMO"
Date: September 28 to October 1, 2026. 0800-1600.
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
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
