Courses on schedule or in planning for 2026 at the Regional Training Center.  
This schedule is subject to change.

MARCH     

PD Enrichment Day

Dates: March 5, 2026, 0800-1200

Registration deadline: N/A.

Instructor: State Bureau of ID, York County DA’s Office.

Course Info: Criminal Histories, Livescan, Fingerprints, Domestic Violence Best Practices (arrest to prosecution).

Fee: Free

Maximum: 50 

Minimum/Maximum: 10/24

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

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De-escalation Training Program

Dates: March 19-20, 2026. 0900-1700

Registration deadline: March 15, 2026.

Instructor: Center for Advanced Policing at University of New Haven.

Course Info: Two-day training program that will deliver best practices in de-escalation

including procedural justice, correct de-escalation language, officer adjustments for varying threat stages and environments, body language, conflict management, recognizing mental health and disability issues and means to adjust interactions based upon rapid personality identification.

Fee: Free

Minimum/Maximum: 20/22

Register at: https://baserow.io/form/wSwbeMBsLOoC2aqZfG8LCsZWPKssboDLRxtBnRXLflw

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    ​

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APRIL                        

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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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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    

Report Writing for Corrections Officers

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    

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    

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    

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    

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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    

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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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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. This presentation addresses the following critical organizational needs:

• The major causes of unethical behavior within a law enforcement agency.

• The inherent career and officer wellness consequences of unethical behavior – long and short term.

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