Specialty Courses

The following classes are offered for 2026. Dress Code is business casual attire (no jeans or tennis shoes) unless otherwise indicated. Please click on the course title for flier and/or additional details . Click on the registry link to be directed to the registration site.
*Law Enforcement Night Vision Goggles Instructor Course (February 23-27) Register at info@tap-rack.com
*Supervising and Managing the FTO Unit (March 2-4) Register online with PATC
*Critical Incident Commanders Course (March 5-6) Register online with Team One Networks
*Tactical Team Leaders Course (March 2-4) Register online with Team One Networks
Understanding and Preventing Retail Theft (March 12) Register online with DCJS
*Hostage Rescue Course (March 23-25) Register at info@tap-rack.com
* Media Relations Training (March 30-April 1) Register with Third Degree
Basic Tac Med Instructor Training Program (April 6-8) Register online with FLETC
Tac Med for the First Responder Training Program (April 9) Register online with FLETC
Tac Med for the First Responder Training Program (April 10) Register online with FLETC
*FBI: Supervisor Leadership Institute (April 13-17) Register online with NDCAC
Gathering Evidence from Today’s Communication Technologies(April 23, This is a Virtual Class) Register online with FBI
Basic Tactical Operations School (May 1-5) Register with CVCJA
Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigations (May 6-7) Registration information HERE
* LawFit Fitness Leadership Workshop (May 19-20) Register with LawFit, deadline May 8 Click here to review Agenda
*FBI: Command Leadership Institute (June 15-19) Register online with FBI
* The Amherst Co. Sheriff’s Office is hosting the “Internal Affairs Conference and Certification” course at the office during the week of June 22-26, 2026.  See the attached flier and how to register HERE
Basic Crime Prevention Training (July 13-17) Register with DCJS
*Recruiting, Hiring, & Background Investigations & Retention (August 10-11) Register online with PATC
Advanced SWAT School (September 10-14 at the LPD Firing Range) Register with CVCJA
*FBI: Executive Leadership Institute (September 28-October 2) Register online with FBI
* indicates a cost associated with this course.
Other courses may include an administration fee for non-member agency personnel.
Please see flier (by clicking on the course name) for details or call 434-455-6190 for more information.