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SUMMARY:First Line Supervisor
DESCRIPTION:Post has approved 32 POST hours. \nThis course is intended for those officers or deputies who are about to be promoted\, those newly promoted or current serving sergeants in law enforcement or detention centers or those serving as supervisors in a public safety communications setting. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nThe subjects covered in this course of instruction will include: \n\nMyers-Briggs Type Indicator Assessment (MBTI)\nSituational Leadership & Followership\nHuman Resource Issues for Supervisors\nOvercoming Leadership or Supervisory Challenges\nEmotional Intelligence for Leadership\nMotivation from Concepts to Application\nTrauma Informed Leadership\nSupervising Employees in Conflict\nResiliency\nCommunications skills for supervisors\n\nThe fee for this training is $450. No lunch is provided but may be purchased for $10.25. \nThe Full Meal Plan $30.00. \nLodging is $30.00 per day. (if available) \nYou will be billed after completion of your training. \nRegistration:  MLEAAcadis \nPoint of contact: Kelly Sherman at 444-9953 Kelly.sherman@mt.gov
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/first-line-supervisor/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270319T170000
DTSTAMP:20261005T155102Z
CREATED:20261005T155024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T155102Z
UID:97379-1805097600-1805475600@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:(MELI) Montana Executive Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 120 hours. \nThe Montana Executive Leadership Institute (MELI) is an intensive\, 120-hour leadership development program designed for current and emerging public safety and professional leaders. The curriculum draws from leadership concepts\, practices\, and methodologies taught at institutions including the United States Military Academy at West Point\, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy\, the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School\, the FBI National Academy\, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. \nConducted over three one-week sessions\, MELI challenges participants to examine their own leadership\, evaluate individual and team performance\, strengthen organizational culture\, and make effective strategic decisions in complex and changing environments. The program combines academic concepts with practical application\, case studies\, assessments\, contemporary leadership issues\, and the experiences of instructors and guest speakers who have held significant leadership responsibilities. \nWhile MELI was originally developed for executive-level public safety professionals\, its principles extend beyond law enforcement. Leaders in fire service\, corrections\, emergency communications\, government\, nonprofit\, and other professional organizations will find its lessons relevant and applicable. Participation is not limited to Montana. MELI welcomes participants from across the United States and internationally. \nEnrollment is intentionally limited to 32 participants to encourage discussion\, interaction with instructors\, and a strong cohort learning environment. \n2027 Montana Executive Leadership Institute (MELI) \nSession 1: March 15–19\, 2027\nSession 2: April 19–23\, 2027\nSession 3: May 17–21\, 2027 \nLodging is the responsibility of the student. Lunch is included in the registration fee. \nThe MELI Course Application is available on the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police website at the MELI course page [macop.com]. Completed applications should be submitted to Jodi Warneke via email at info@macop.com. For questions\, call 406-454-9091. \nThe instructor point of contact is Bryan Lockerby\, bryanlockerby@hotmail.com\, 406-899-8782 \nSponshorship is through the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police. \n  \n 
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/meli-montana-executive-leadership-institute/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T150448Z
CREATED:20260803T150448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T150448Z
UID:96808-1806998400-1807117200@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:MPAT Proctor
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 18 hours \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. Lodging (if available) is $30 per day the lunch only meal option is $10.25 and the FULL Meal Plan is $30 per day. \nRegister directly in MLEAAcadis. \nIf you have any questions please call or text Matt Smith at 406-513-9660 or by email at matthew.smith@mt.gov
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/mpat-proctor-4/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270421T170000
DTSTAMP:20261014T192931Z
CREATED:20261014T192931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T192931Z
UID:97438-1808208000-1808326800@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:Simunition Scenario Instructor & Safety Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 16 hours. \nThe Simunition® Scenario Instructor and Safety Certification Course is designed to provide critical training to instructors who will conduct reality-based training within their department. The course will provide hands- on instruction in scenario-based training program development and training methodology and will give practical experience to students on the best use of Simunition® training products in a highly effective\, realistic\, extremely safe training course.\nSimunition® will provide converted training firearms\, FX® personal protective equipment\, all FX® and SecuriBlank® training ammunition\, FoF training ammunition™\, as well as training aids such as inert training props. If you choose to bring your own converted weapon(s) and/or personal protective equipment\, please see the outline below and your instructor before the course starts.\nStudents should also bring seasonal outdoor clothing\, outer garment for role playing\, protective gloves\, a ball cap\, protective eyewear\, notebook\, pen\, and duty holster. \nAT NO TIME ARE ANY LETHAL WEAPONS OR AMMUNITION NEEDED NOR ALLOWED DURING ANY OF THE TRAINING EVENTS.\nStudents can obtain additional information and register for the class online: www.simunition.com. Class size is limited so early registration is recommended. Students will receive a confirmation letter along with an equipment list. Class starts at 8 a.m. local time.\nCourse tuition:\nLaw Enforcement\n$755.00 each\nMilitary\n$495.00 each\nRecertification\n$400.00 each \nInformation may be obtained from Sgt. Christopher Benson at 406-475-2502 or email christopher.benson@mt.gov\nFor further information regarding the course please feel free to contact Simunition® at 800-465-8255. To register for the course please visit www.simunition.com.
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/simunition-scenario-instructor-safety-certification-course/
LOCATION:Montana Highway Patrol\, 18 Trooper Drive\, Boulder\, MT\, 59632\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T152103Z
CREATED:20260803T152103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T152103Z
UID:96815-1808726400-1809104400@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:Defensive Tactics Instructor
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 18 hours \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. Lodging (if available) is $30 per day the lunch only meal option is $10.25 and the FULL Meal Plan is $30 per day. \nRegister directly in MLEAAcadis. \nIf you have any questions please call or text Matt Smith at 406-513-9660 or by email at matthew.smith@mt.gov \n$300 \nPOST has approved 40 Hours. \nThis integrated comprehensive course of instruction will provide students with the knowledge\, skills\, and abilities to deploy force legally and tactically as a means of defense or to affect an arrest. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nThe Montana Law Enforcement Academy Defensive Tactics Instructor curriculum trains students to use proven techniques to neutralize the initial barrage of strikes and escape from a subject to regain a position of advantage. Weapon Retention Techniques are taught on principles that will defeat an attacker’s attempt to disarm the officer from any position in the fight\, standing or on the ground. Tactical De-escalation such as non-violent submission holds\, with emphasize on strikes and de-escalation. Arrest & Control Procedures including highly effective handcuffing techniques that can be applied from any position in the fight and are effective in both solo and multi-officer arrest scenarios. Instructors need to understand how to apply agency-specific use of force policies as well as the Graham Use of Force Calculus to all defensive tactics techniques. \nThis is a physically demanding course that is taught at the instructor level. A prospective instructor student should have at least an introductory background in a grappling or proven defensive tactics/combative program. This is not a “show up and you will pass” course. \nIt is mandatory that within 90 days of class start date\, prospective instructor students must conduct an MPAT with a time of 5:00 or below. \nReview FLETC Use of Force Parts I-IX (https://www.fletc.gov/use-force-part-i). A multiple-choice exam on Use of Force will be administered Monday morning. \nPrereq’s for this training include at least one of the following: \n\nGraduate of LEOB class #177 or later\nGraduate of CDOB class #177 or later\nGraduate of P&P basic class # 33 or later\nBrazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt or higher\nJudo orange belt or higher\nHigh School wrestling varsity letter\nMarine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) gray belt or higher\nModern Army Combatives Program (MACP) level 1\nGracie Survival Tactics Level 1 graduate\nTeam Hardy Ground Tactics Basic Level 1 Coach’s Course certificate\nHigh School Wrestling varsity letter\nCode4Combat (C4C) Police Jiu Jitsu Level 1 certificate\nKrav Maga level 2 or higher\nEffective Force Combatives Instructor certification\nShivworks Extreme Close Quarters Concepts graduate\nOther experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.\n\nRegistration and questions contact for this training is Matt Smith 444-9958 Matthew.smith@mt.gov \n  \n 
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/defensive-tactics-instructor-2/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270430T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T175926Z
CREATED:20261008T175926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T175926Z
UID:97417-1808726400-1809104400@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:(LEQ) Legal Equivalency
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 40 hours \nThe Legal Equivalency course is conducted twice per year and is required for recently hired sworn officers currently employed by an agency and who completed a basic law enforcement academy in another state.  This course must be completed within 12 months of hire. Prior to registration for this course\, the Montana POST Council must approve the officers to attend. Contact POST at 444-9975 to start the POST approval process. \nAfter receiving POST approval\, you must submit a copy of the POST approval letter in the registration portal. \nPlease note that the SFST/Intoxilyzer training is a separate course and requires a different registration. Registering for LEQ does not provide registration in SFST. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nRegistration: MLEAAcadis \nLunch is not included but can be purchased for $10.25. Meal price increase – full meal plan $30.00. \nLODGING: Lodging $30 per night (if available) \nPoint of contact: Kelly Sherman 406-444-9953 Kelly.sherman@mt.gov
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/leq-legal-equivalency/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270507T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T180240Z
CREATED:20261008T180240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T180240Z
UID:97422-1809331200-1809709200@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:SFST/Intoxlyzer
DESCRIPTION:This registration is for SFST ONLY LEQ requires a separate registration. \nPOST has approved 40 hours. \nLunch is not provided but may be purchased for $10.25 per day\, the Full meal plan is $30.00 per day and lodging is $30 per night (if available). \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nThe purpose of this course is to provide participants with the skills\, training and necessary certifications to process DUI arrests in Montana. Instruction is both classroom and hands on. Standardized Field Sobriety Testing\, Portable Breath Test Instruments\, the Intoxilyzer 9000 and the legal environment surrounding DUI are covered in this course. Instructors are from the Montana Crime Lab’s Breath Alcohol Program\, Toxicologists\, the Montana DRE and SFST State Coordinators\, and Montana’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. \nIntended Audience (LEQ/SFST only). \nThis course DOES NOT offer a wet lab.  Officers who do not have prior experience investigating impaired drivers should consider attending the SFST course where a wet lab is offered. \nParticipants should be employed and under the direct control of public criminal justice agency. Ideally\, officers responsible for DUI enforcement will use all aspects of the training\, especially the three SFSTs. Officers selected to attend this training should be aware of the hazards caused by impaired drivers and be motivated to make the roadways of Montana safer for everyone. \nRegistration is done at MLEAAcadis. \nPoint of contact is Kelly Sherman 444-9953 kelly.sherman@mt.gov 
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/sfst-intoxlyzer/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270514T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T155146Z
CREATED:20261008T155146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T155146Z
UID:97405-1809936000-1810314000@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:Instructor Development
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 40 hours \nInstructor Development for Public Safety Professionals is designed to provide attendees with the skills to create\, deliver and document training to all audiences. This course is required for individuals to conduct P.O.S.T. certified training in Montana. \nParticipants learn to develop training outlines and presentations that meet the critical training needs for their agencies. Learning styles and risk management are also discussed. Students will provide a 15-minute final presentation. Student laptops are required for this training. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nRegistration is done at MLEAAcadis \nThe point of contact is Kelly Sherman at kelly.sherman@mt.gov \nNo lunch is provided but may be purchased for $10.25 per day\, the Full Meal Plan $30.00 and lodging if available is $30.00 per night.
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/instructor-development/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270813T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T155316Z
CREATED:20261008T155304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T155316Z
UID:97407-1817798400-1818176400@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:Instructor Development
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 40 hours \nInstructor Development for Public Safety Professionals is designed to provide attendees with the skills to create\, deliver and document training to all audiences. This course is required for individuals to conduct P.O.S.T. certified training in Montana. \nParticipants learn to develop training outlines and presentations that meet the critical training needs for their agencies. Learning styles and risk management are also discussed. Students will provide a 15-minute final presentation. Student laptops are required for this training. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nRegistration is done at MLEAAcadis \nThe point of contact is Kelly Sherman at kelly.sherman@mt.gov \nNo lunch is provided but may be purchased for $10.25 per day\, the Full Meal Plan $30.00 and lodging if available is $30.00 per night.
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/instructor-development-2/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T150548Z
CREATED:20260803T150548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T150548Z
UID:96810-1818403200-1818522000@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:MPAT Proctor
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 18 hours \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. Lodging (if available) is $30 per day the lunch only meal option is $10.25 and the FULL Meal Plan is $30 per day. \nRegister directly in MLEAAcadis. \nIf you have any questions please call or text Matt Smith at 406-513-9660 or by email at matthew.smith@mt.gov
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/mpat-proctor-5/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270820T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T180055Z
CREATED:20261008T180055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T180055Z
UID:97420-1818403200-1818781200@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:(LEQ) Legal Equivalency
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 40 hours \nThe Legal Equivalency course is conducted twice per year and is required for recently hired sworn officers currently employed by an agency and who completed a basic law enforcement academy in another state.  This course must be completed within 12 months of hire. Prior to registration for this course\, the Montana POST Council must approve the officers to attend. Contact POST at 444-9975 to start the POST approval process. \nAfter receiving POST approval\, you must submit a copy of the POST approval letter in the registration portal. \nPlease note that the SFST/Intoxilyzer training is a separate course and requires a different registration. Registering for LEQ does not provide registration in SFST. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nRegistration: MLEAAcadis \nLunch is not included but can be purchased for $10.25. Meal price increase – full meal plan $30.00. \nLODGING: Lodging $30 per night (if available) \nPoint of contact: Kelly Sherman 406-444-9953 Kelly.sherman@mt.gov
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/leq-legal-equivalency-2/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270827T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T180359Z
CREATED:20261008T180359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T180359Z
UID:97426-1819008000-1819386000@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:SFST/Intoxilyzer
DESCRIPTION:This registration is for SFST ONLY LEQ requires a separate registration. \nPOST has approved 40 hours. \nLunch is not provided but may be purchased for $10.25 per day\, the Full meal plan is $30.00 per day and lodging is $30 per night (if available). \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nThe purpose of this course is to provide participants with the skills\, training and necessary certifications to process DUI arrests in Montana. Instruction is both classroom and hands on. Standardized Field Sobriety Testing\, Portable Breath Test Instruments\, the Intoxilyzer 9000 and the legal environment surrounding DUI are covered in this course. Instructors are from the Montana Crime Lab’s Breath Alcohol Program\, Toxicologists\, the Montana DRE and SFST State Coordinators\, and Montana’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor. \nIntended Audience (LEQ/SFST only). \nThis course DOES NOT offer a wet lab.  Officers who do not have prior experience investigating impaired drivers should consider attending the SFST course where a wet lab is offered. \nParticipants should be employed and under the direct control of public criminal justice agency. Ideally\, officers responsible for DUI enforcement will use all aspects of the training\, especially the three SFSTs. Officers selected to attend this training should be aware of the hazards caused by impaired drivers and be motivated to make the roadways of Montana safer for everyone. \nRegistration is done at MLEAAcadis. \nPoint of contact is Kelly Sherman 444-9953 kelly.sherman@mt.gov 
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/sfst-intoxilyzer/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T152646Z
CREATED:20260803T152221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T152646Z
UID:96817-1820217600-1820595600@dojmt.gov
SUMMARY:Defensive Tactics Instructor
DESCRIPTION:POST has approved 18 hours \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. Lodging (if available) is $30 per day the lunch only meal option is $10.25 and the FULL Meal Plan is $30 per day. \nRegister directly in MLEAAcadis. \nIf you have any questions please call or text Matt Smith at 406-513-9660 or by email at matthew.smith@mt.gov \n$300 \nPOST has approved 40 Hours. \nThis integrated comprehensive course of instruction will provide students with the knowledge\, skills\, and abilities to deploy force legally and tactically as a means of defense or to affect an arrest. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nThe Montana Law Enforcement Academy Defensive Tactics Instructor curriculum trains students to use proven techniques to neutralize the initial barrage of strikes and escape from a subject to regain a position of advantage. Weapon Retention Techniques are taught on principles that will defeat an attacker’s attempt to disarm the officer from any position in the fight\, standing or on the ground. Tactical De-escalation such as non-violent submission holds\, with emphasize on strikes and de-escalation. Arrest & Control Procedures including highly effective handcuffing techniques that can be applied from any position in the fight and are effective in both solo and multi-officer arrest scenarios. Instructors need to understand how to apply agency-specific use of force policies as well as the Graham Use of Force Calculus to all defensive tactics techniques. \nThis is a physically demanding course that is taught at the instructor level. A prospective instructor student should have at least an introductory background in a grappling or proven defensive tactics/combative program. This is not a “show up and you will pass” course. \nIt is mandatory that within 90 days of class start date\, prospective instructor students must conduct an MPAT with a time of 5:00 or below. \nReview FLETC Use of Force Parts I-IX (https://www.fletc.gov/use-force-part-i). A multiple-choice exam on Use of Force will be administered Monday morning. \nPrereq’s for this training include at least one of the following: \n\nGraduate of LEOB class #177 or later\nGraduate of CDOB class #177 or later\nGraduate of P&P basic class # 33 or later\nBrazilian Jiu Jitsu blue belt or higher\nJudo orange belt or higher\nHigh School wrestling varsity letter\nMarine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) gray belt or higher\nModern Army Combatives Program (MACP) level 1\nGracie Survival Tactics Level 1 graduate\nTeam Hardy Ground Tactics Basic Level 1 Coach’s Course certificate\nHigh School Wrestling varsity letter\nCode4Combat (C4C) Police Jiu Jitsu Level 1 certificate\nKrav Maga level 2 or higher\nEffective Force Combatives Instructor certification\nShivworks Extreme Close Quarters Concepts graduate\nOther experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.\n\nRegistration and questions contact for this training is Matt Smith 444-9958 Matthew.smith@mt.gov \n  \n 
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/defensive-tactics-instructor-3/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20271201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20271203T170000
DTSTAMP:20261008T154901Z
CREATED:20261008T154614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T154901Z
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SUMMARY:Coroner Continuing Education
DESCRIPTION:Coroner CE \nThis training will meet POST 16 hours continuing education requirements. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nThe training runs on the following dates and times: \n\nDecember 1st\, 2026-1:00-5:00\nDecember 2nd\, 2026 8:00-5:00\nDecember 3rd\, 2026-8:00-12:00\n\nNo lunch is provided but can be purchased for $10.25.  The full meal plan is $30.00 and lodging (if available)  is $30.00. \nRegistration can be done at MLEA Acadis \nThe point of contact for this training is Kayla Wallace 406-596-1519  Kayla.wallace@mt.gov \n 
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/coroner-continuing-education-2/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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SUMMARY:Basic Coroner
DESCRIPTION:There are 40 P.O.S.T. credit hours available for this training. \nThe primary purpose of the Basic Coroner course is to provide coroners and deputy coroners with the skills necessary to respond to\, investigate and document death scenes in Montana.  The course is required by state law for county coroners within 12 months of election.  Topics typically covered include laws pertaining to coroners\, cause of death and autopsy\, forensic odontology\, excited delirium\, trace evidence considerations\, camera operations and death scene photography\, scene preservation\, tissue and organ donation and working with the media and families as well as state agencies. \nAgencies will need to send their prospective students to MLEA with a laptop or tablet capable of accessing the internet and their ACADIS Portal. If you do not have access to your ACADIS Portal\, please contact your supervisor or POST at MTPOST@mt.gov. \nRegistration for the course can be done at  MLEA Acadis \nNo substitutions or changes will be accepted after Dec. 1st\, 2026. \nIf you are planning on staying on campus and eating meals here the cost is $30.00 per day for lodging (if available)\, $30.00 for the full meal plan or $10.25 for lunch only. Lunch IS NOT included in the training. there is a $100 fee for this training. \nPoint of contact is Kelly Sherman at 406-444-9953 Kelly.sherman@mt.gov
URL:https://dojmt.gov/statewide-training-calendar/basic-coroner/
LOCATION:Montana Law Enforcement Academy\, 2260 Sierra Rd E.\,\, HELENA\, MT 59602\, MT\, 59601-3004\, United States
CATEGORIES:MLEA Professional Program
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