Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy

Wor-Wic's Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA) is the primary vehicle for meeting the entry-level and in-service training needs of the more than 60 agencies on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy

The ESCJA is certified by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) to conduct mandatory training for law enforcement and correctional officers. The academy is committed to providing the Eastern Shore's law enforcement community with contemporary training at reasonable rates using highly-skilled certified trainers.

Academy Schedule

Entry-Level Certification Courses*

Course Dates
Course #92 Entry-Level Police January 03 – June 17, 2024
Course #93 Entry-Level Police July 01 – December 13, 2024
*Entry-level certification courses are not open enrollment. Departments will register their employees for training.

In-Service Courses

Course Dates
Crisis Intervention Team Training April 22 – 26, 2024
Human Trafficking May 01 – 02, 2024
SWAT Team Leader Development May 20 – 24, 2024
Cryptocurrency Investigations June 03 – 04, 2024
Courses that are full are indicated as such.

How to register for an in-service class

Download the PDF file for desired course above. Email reservation form to escjaregistration@worwic.edu.
You will receive an email confirmation that a seat has been reserved for your officer(s).