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

FEBRUARY

Axon Virtual Reality Equipment Train-The-Trainer

Dates: February 10 & 11. 0800-1700.

Class is Full

Note: Once the first group of trainers are trained, additional sessions will be scheduled.

Please Email rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov for information about this training equipment and future training opportunities with it.

Project Homefront. Stress Reactions & Coping

Dates: February 27, 1800-2000. 

Course Info: Moral Injury, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout.

Instructors: Chief Elliott Moya-Eliot PD, Abi Brown-PMHNP, Dr Karen Harman-PsyhD

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov

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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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Project Homefront. Purpose: Some Assembly Required.

Dates: March 27, 2026, 1800-2000.

Course Info: Post-Traumatic Growth

Instructor: Capt Matt Leach-LCSW-CC, Kennebunk FD.

FMI email: rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov   

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APRIL                        

Schedule open.

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MAY

RTC Grand Opening Ceremony

Tentative for a day in May. More to come on this topic.

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 Officer

Dates: May 14, 2026. 0800-1630

Registration deadline: May 1, 2026

Instructor: Dirigo Safety

Course Info: 

Fee: TBD

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

Registration: TBD

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    

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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: To be updated soon

Fee: TBD

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

Register at: Pending

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: TBD

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

Register at: Pending

FMI: email  rtc.info@yorkcountymaine.gov    

Drug Enforcement for Modern Officers "DEMO"

Date: September 28, 2026

Registration deadline: TBD

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: TBD

Minimum/Maximum: TBD

Register at: Pending

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